Unlike most other demigods, Cody didn't get his favorite weapon from his father, Hermes, the god of travle, messagers, and thieves. Zar'rok was actully a gift from a close friend. A phienox named Mr. Kindelus. Cody saved Mr. Kindelus' life three times, earned this sword, in exchange for his knife. The sword gives the holder the skills of a great warrior, is unbreakable, and has an extraorndinary power when a pheinox quill is added to the helt.