Ziard

Ziard was the first human mage who practiced dark magic. He died while defending his city Elarion from Sol Regem after the latter chose to burn the city in return for Ziard's refusal to give up dark magic.^[1]

1000 years after his death, Aaravos summoned Ziard's restless spirit from the In-Between to help him create an Eternal Night^[2] by resurrecting Avizandum,^[3] only to be killed again, and this time by Pyrrah.^[4]

Appearance

Ziard was a tall, middle-aged man who had golden eyes and long, black hair with gray streaks, which reached down to his chest. He also had light skin marked with wrinkles on his face, as well as thick, black eyebrows.

Ziard wore a tattered cape and light armor that were adorned with bones and feathers. He also wore a few pouches tied to his belt.^[1]

Personality

Although Ziard poached the essence of magical creatures, he was shown to be driven by compassion and care for his own people rather than a lust for power like Viren. He invented and used dark magic to save his people from starvation, as well as to almost successfully protect thousands of inhabitants of the city of Elarion from Sol Regem's wrath.

Ziard believed that the practice of dark magic gives humans the chance to be treated as equals by the dragons and elves of Xadia, and he refused to relinquish it at any cost. However, he was willing to die to save his people, and although visibly afraid when Sol Regem unleashed his fiery breath on him, he refused to back down.^[1]

Upon being summoned as a restless spirit from the In-Between, Ziard followed Aaravos's commands loyally and without question.^[2]

Skills and Abilities

Dark Magic Mastery

As the founder of dark magic, Ziard was able to perform numerous feats in the craft in exchange for draining energy from the magical creatures of Xadia. Before his death, he was considered the most powerful dark mage of all humans.^[5]

• Power Sucking Spell: Ziard was able to drain the life force of an entire flock of Sunbirds so he could conjure a fireball to attack Sol Regem.^[1]

Equipment

• Relic Staff: Ziard carried a long silver staff, customized with animal bones and a few feathers. This staff allowed him to cast dark magic and was claimed to have been given to him by Aaravos, one of the "Great Ones".^[1][6] After Ziard's demise, the artifact was passed down through the Human Kingdoms for centuries and eventually made its way into the possession of Viren.^[7]

Trivia

• Ziard's name shares a similarity with the name "Ziad" or "Ziyad", which are Arabic for "more", "greater", or "abundance".^[8]

Appearances

References

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Episodes
Book One - Moon	Echoes of Thunder • What is Done • Moonrise • Bloodthirsty • An Empty Throne • Through the Ice • The Dagger and the Wolf • Cursed Caldera • Wonderstorm
Book Two - Sky	A Secret and a Spark • Half Moon Lies • Smoke and Mirrors • Voyage of the Ruthless • Breaking the Seal • Heart of a Titan • Fire and Fury • The Book of Destiny • Breathe
Book Three - Sun	Sol Regem • The Crown • Ghost • The Midnight Desert • Heroes and Masterminds • Thunderfall • Hearts of Cinder • Dragonguard • The Final Battle
Book Four - Earth	Rebirthday • Fallen Stars • Breathtaking • Through the Looking Glass • The Great Gates • The Drakewood • Beneath the Surface • Rex Igneous • Escape from Umber Tor
Book Five - Ocean	Domina Profundis • Old Wounds • Nightmares & Revelations • The Great Bookery • Archmage Akiyu • Bait & Switch • Sea Legs • Finnegrin's Wake • Infantis Sanguine
Book Six - Stars	Startouched • Love, War & Mushrooms • The Frozen Ship • The Starscraper • Moonless Night • Moment of Truth • The Red Wedding • We All Fall Down • Stardust
Book Seven - Dark	Death Alive • True Heart • The Glittering Bones • Unfinished Business • Sticky Fingers • Inversion • The Titan and the King • Dying Light • Nova

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Glow Toads	Bait • Hat • Jellybug • Sneezles
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