And to finally make that change concrete, there is one thing that the old Nico did poorly that the new Nico would do differently and which would complete his character arc: processing death. Mitchell has trouble sleeping. Rick never wrote the start of the Silena/Clarisse friendship. - Will went on a shopping trip to buy clothes for Apollo, - His full name is William Andrew Solace and I died a little when Nico called him that, - I don’t know if this was a one off but the Debbie downer joke was hilarious, - It is mentioned that Rachel liked Will, I don’t know if this was romantic or platonic so take with that what you will, - WILL CAN GLOW WE WERE RIGHT OMFG THE FANFICTIONS, - Will and Nico will call eachother boyfriend at any chance they get and it’s adorable, - Nico slips into Italian when he’s very upset, - Nico gets his own emo camp half blood shirt, - Nico has PTSD and talks to dyonisis about it, - Jason was one of the first people Nico considered a friend, - It is alluded to that Nico has an eating disorder, - He and Will may have to go to Tartarus (stand alone please rick), - Will calls Nico signor myth-o-magic which most likely means Nico still plays, - Nico can summon his sword from thin air (I don’t know if that’s new info but it was new to me), - Nico once accidentally shadow traveled him and Will to Venezuela and I find that hilarious, - Nico needs reassurance that he’s not alone when he wakes up and I just , - NO ONE HITS MY BOYFRIEND IS BETTER THAN PERCABETH REUNION DON’T @ ME, - Will practically yelled piss off at the enemy’s and they just did like wtf, - Nico let’s Will put his arm around him I might cry, - Will wants to go to Paris on a date with Nico and I’m so here for it, doing one of these for most of the SMP members so stay tuned, I screamed when Will showed up and gave the “nobody hits my boyfriend” line. Anybody that hadn't seen him in a year would not have recognized the tall, tan teenager for the pale, underfed child with soulless eyes. Oh, no, Nero had to glow, too.” ― Rick Riordan, The Tower of Nero --Laughing Place #1 New York Times best-selling series Rick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythology Plus, Nico's devastating powers manifest themselves when his emotions are all over the place, as seen notably at the end of TTC or in BOO. Clarisse has been having some trouble ever since Silena died. “The Tower of Nero” serves the finale that the series has been building to: the big battle between Apollo, Nero and Python, and the verdict on Apollo’s godhood. Fair enough for Apollo, although I'm thinking less and less that he will become a god again, but yeah, Will is perhaps the character Apollo would feel most strongly about so his death would have the most impact on him (arguably he loves Kayla and Austin just as much, but they were only introduced in THO because Apollo kids were required, and they have no connection to any other main characters so it would be a lot less interesting if one of them died). (It has been confirmed that he and his boyfriend Will Solace will have a big role in the upcoming book The Tower of Nero) In the series, he is the demigod son of Hades and mortal Maria di Angelo. No this can't happen, not to Nico he's lost so much, i skimmed through this but your right... it would also set nico up to fall again and this time maybe he could rely on percy to bring him back and also if apollo becomes a god in the end like right after wills death it would set him up to be a better god. So if he dies, it’ll probably not be written well and just as a … And in this spirit of "functional character", I believe that Will will die in order to allow the final piece of Nico's character development, and that's where the hat comes in. Will Solace in the Tower of Nero (HOO/TOA spoilers) ToA Spoilers spoiler With the announcement of the Cabin 13 cap worn by Nico in TON, I started thinking about some things and I realised that Will actually has good chances of dying in this book, or at least good reasons to! After all, isn't it funny that the son of the god of the dead still hasn't been able to process death healthily? this post is blacklisted because it contains nsfw and is not fully visible on the index page. This shows connection to Apollo. (The hat does have something to do with that, somehow xD). The Tower of Nero discussion 81 views. Holding Nico's hand, Will shows how nervous he is from helping her give birth. The Blood of Olympus When Nico arrives at the camp near Thalia's tree, he is surprised to see Will planning on stalling the Romans. This act… Nico di Angelo. At the end, AFTER Apollo has regained godhood. Will is pretty much what I call a "landscape character", or at least he was until he became a "functional character". Things we learnt about Nico and Will in Tower of Nero - Will sucks and pinochle - Will has a sun tattoo - Will went on a shopping trip to buy clothes for Apollo - Will is a huge Star Wars nerd - His full name is William Andrew Solace and I died a little when Nico called him that - Will is very protective of Nico Nico di Angelo is a fictional character in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & The Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus series and in The Hidden Oracle. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Will. RARA. “Then come with me this time,” Nico said. search results for this author. In The Tower of Nero, Rick Riordan delivers a breathtaking and deeply emotional story as the conclusion to his Trials of Apollo series.. From the Blurb: It’s time to face the final trial…. Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic moral form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Things about Tower of Nero that I want to highlight to remember them forever: Lu being an absolute badass woman, I just love her too much; Piper McClean being canon wlw, she was actually kissing another girl, we really fell in love in october Rick Riordan (Author) 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,257 ratings. So I did. Nero video calls that laptop and tells him that he has a Plan B: to release Sassanid gas, a very poisonous gas, and kill everyone in the building. With no healer, people will die, which means more minor character deaths. The once scrawny, pale son of death now was muscular and radiated happiness, most noticeably when he was next to his best friend, Will Solace. No it's not an actual prophecy, just every single blond haired blue eyed boy in the series has died and Will is the last one remaining x). #I definitely laughed too hard at this #omg #spoiler but out of context #tower of nero spoilers #nico di angelo #will solace #solangelo #toa this post is tagged as nsfw. Press J to jump to the feed. I knew this from the beginning. Unlike most campers, will does not always wear the camp half blood t shirt mostly apering with his surf barbarian tank top. Will tells Nico he is doing this to get fresh air after helping Mellie give birth to her baby. New Rome is safe. Yes. #page 102 #the tower of nero #tower of nero #ton #toa #nico di angelo #will solace #fanart #art #mine #i realised like a dumbass that i cropped out my signature and at this point i … “[Nero] jumped off his couch and marched straight toward me, his whole body starting to glow, because Will Solace couldn't have his own thing. “Every time you visit them…” He let his statement die, but the concern in his voice was as jagged as broken glass. Buy Now Published October 6, 2020. I can’t see him dying. Except, in THO, now that Nico is getting better, he's lost said outfit, showing that there has been some evolution from the boy we knew to the boy he is now, and now in TON, Nico is adding a new piece of clothing to his apparel, showing that there has been some more progression. Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated. To Becky, Every journey leads me home to you. Nico gave him a death-to-apples look. 9. I'm like...by the Greek Gods the Author better not touch a single hair on Will and Nico. Known to have a sword at his side, will does have a usual appearance with a quiver. Whereas showing a Nico who finally overcomes what caused him so much trouble the last time it happened would complete his character arc in a very satisfying way. He typically dresses casually in a t-shirt and shorts. Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero - Alternate Edition by RomanArt74 reviews. Interview with Rick Riordan about ‘Tower of Nero’ and beyond 1. Clovis is nice enough to lend a hand. After the amphisbaena is still on whe… That mindset has changed when Will "initiated" him to opening up, to sharing, to friendship, when he showed him he wasn't alone. WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH WASHINGTON, DC, one expects to see a few snakes in human clothing. After some searching, and Austin playing a song to divert away Germani, Lester runs past a laptop. Still, I was concerned when a two-headed boa constrictor boarded our train at Union Station. Tbf, whether he becomes a god again or not, it doesn't matter, Will's death would be equally as impactful, alongside Jason's death: if Apollo becomes a god again, these deaths will fuel his desire to be a better god, and if he decides not to become a god again, Jason and Will's death will probably be the reasons why! ... One Day Nico meets one of the Medical students Will Solace during a not so fortunate trip to the clinic after falling ill. Will the two become rivals or will their determination to succeed bring them closer together. Meg McCaffery. 7. I still believe a major character will die in TON, I mean, a super epic ending has been set up since book 1, but that doesn't mean we can't be heavily affected by minor characters' deaths too! Is that a fan headcannon or is it it true that all characters of blue hair and blue eyes die? It will does die, it’ll be just for the sake of the plot. Will is noted as having his father's surfer-body, shaggy sun-kissed hair and blue eyes, and having an athletic build. the link … Will's death would also trigger Apollo big time, unlike most of the other characters (the other most likely one is also very likely to die imo but that's another story), And of course there is... the prophecy... that all blond haired, blue eyed boys in the series shall die~ (tbf I find this so hillarious I almost WANT Will to die solely for this reason xD), starts crying dramatically in the corner , Covering ears going “Lalalalalala. 8. Apollo sees an Amphisbaena, a snake with a head on each end, get on and stares at them. “Help me.” Will’s expression was … (Sorry if it’s a spoiler!) Nico showing up in Nero's throne room, controlling a dead Taurus Sylvestris and wearing a white cowboy hat. Maybe it’s because I see Nico dying so much that Will won’t. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Trials of Apollo: Tower of Nero. The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo #5) - Rick Riordan. While Tower of Nero hits store shelves on September 29, 2020, it won’t necessarily be the end of our favorite demigods. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Clarisse La Rue is a troubled girl. Nico's dad sends him a birthday present. Sure, it could just be a "I have a boyfriend now so all my problems have vanished" kind of situation but (a) that's boring, and (b) no, trust me, getting a boyfriend does not vanish your problems, especially when you have such serious "issues" as Nico, so showing that sets unrealistic expectations for people. However I'm not sure about what you mean for Nico, my point was that his story has led to his no longer "falling" and needing someone to force him back on the right tracks but rather now he will actively work towards accepting death and accepting friendship and support, so yeah, Percy could be of help here but it's not exactly the main point (unless I misunderstood your message which is not that unlikely xD), More posts from the camphalfblood community. 11. Who said, "I am calling you Debbie Downer from now on." 1. 5. 6. Some are more serious than others. Apollo and Meg McCaffrey are in the quiet car of an Amtrak pulling out of Union Station in Washington, D.C. to head to New York City. Lester has to come to the throne room in fifteen minutes, or else everyone will die. Book 5 of 5 in the Trials of Apollo Series. A place for all demigods and fans of Rick Riordan's books and media to celebrate and discuss the Riordanverse. Gleeson Hedge is a good teacher. Will Solace. (Spoiler Alert) ... gonna ignore the fact that Rachel Elizabeth Dare had another prophecy that has something most likely to do with Will Solace and his boyfriend Nico going to Tartarus. Also what prophecy,m? The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo Book 5) Paperback – 6 Oct. 2020 by Rick Riordan (Author) › Visit Amazon's Rick Riordan Page. Watching Will die would definitely trigger something in him that could be used in the scenario to get rid of, say, a huge army sent by Nero to conquer CHB and that was slowly winning so far Show Nico's rage, despair, sadness, and then... show Nico later on, processing death, processing those emotions, instead of storming off and becoming emo again. The battle for Camp Jupiter is over. The last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Nero is infamous for his tyranny and overindulgence in wealth and luxury with little regard to his subjects. “If there is a secret way into Nero’s tower, they might know it.” Will shook his head. I don’t know why. He tries to tell Meg about it, but she shushes him. A lot had changed within that past year, including Nico diAngelo. I can’t hear you”. * … An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works The Tower of Nero. In BOO it's only the premice, but as of THO, Nico is no longer alone all the time, no longer pushes people away all the time, I mean he's still not very comfortable around other people but the relationship with Will allowed this development. Nico di Angelo/Will Solace (6986) Annabeth Chase/Percy Jackson (1747) Jason Grace/Piper McLean (1189) Hazel Levesque/Frank Zhang (1072) Calypso/Leo Valdez (646) Nico di Angelo & Will Solace (571) Nico di Angelo/Percy Jackson (261) Jason Grace/Percy Jackson (202) Thalia Grace/Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano (181) Nico di Angelo & Jason Grace (154) Before that, he used to dress differently but it is only after Bianca died that Nico started dressing in his signature aviator jacket. He used to be part of the landscape, part of those characters that make the world feel alive but aren't really characters, until there began to be a connexion between him and Nico, which turned Will into a "functional character", whose function is to show Nico's character development: Nico used to push people away, and now he is opening himself up. Will was born in Austin, Texas to Naomi Solace, an alt-country singer, and Apollo, the Greek god of archery, music, light, and medicine.When he was old enough, he was brought to Camp Half-Blood by an unknown satyr. Nico no longer feels the same way he did before, and now he would be able to process death in a healthy way, accept it and move on, and Will is the perfect candidate for that, as there isn't really any other character that Nico feels strongly about (arguably there is Jason although their relationship wasn't "cultivated" a lot so it wouldn't have the same impact, plus Jason's death already serves its own purpose). 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