The Heroes of Olympus, #1
The Lost Hero
by Rick Riordan
Contents
XIX JASON
Overview
Jason and Piper are led to Boreas’s throne room under guard, testing their resolve and trust. Jason wrestles with anger at Hera and longing for answers about his sister Thalia, while Piper grounds him. The escort reveals herself as Khione, goddess of snow, heightening the danger before their audience with Boreas.
Summary
Jason and Piper are escorted up an icy staircase by Zethes toward Boreas. Jason worries he led his friends into a trap and takes Piper’s hand for reassurance, but the ice princess notices and their hands frost-burn, warning that warmth is dangerous here.
As they walk, Jason churns over his missing past, fixating on the photo of his sister Thalia and resenting Hera for stealing his memories yet feeling compelled to rescue her to learn the truth. He appreciates Piper’s support and the fading Aphrodite glamour, recognizing their supposed past was a Mist trick even as he wishes it were real.
They reach carved oaken doors to the throne room. Challenged by Piper, the ice princess reveals herself as Khione, goddess of snow and daughter of Boreas, and promises to translate and plead for them—if they behave. She opens the doors with a blast of cold blue light and leads them in to face Boreas.
Who Appears
- Jason GraceEscorted to Boreas; wrestles with lost memories, anger at Hera, and thoughts of sister Thalia; relies on Piper.
- Piper McLeanOffers Jason reassurance; her Aphrodite glamour fades; challenges their escort and prepares for the audience.
- KhioneReveals herself as goddess of snow and daughter of Boreas; warns them and leads them to the throne room.
- ZethesBoreas’s son; escorts Jason and Piper with drawn blade, enforcing their compliance.