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[[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a descendant of a group of sorcerers named the [[Interlopers|Dark Interlopers]]. This tribe excelled in shadow magic and intended to use the power of the [[Fused Shadow]] to seek domain over the Sacred Realm.{{Ref|TP|1449-1450|Lanayru}} However, the three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] intervened and took the Fused Shadows and broke them into four separate pieces.{{Ref|TP|1451|Lanayru}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe was left powerless, thus they were banished to the realm of darkness. Over time, due to the appearance of the [[Sol]]s, the Dark Interlopers eventually evolved into what became known as the Twili. | [[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a descendant of a group of sorcerers named the [[Interlopers|Dark Interlopers]]. This tribe excelled in shadow magic and intended to use the power of the [[Fused Shadow]] to seek domain over the Sacred Realm.{{Ref|TP|1449-1450|Lanayru}} However, the three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] intervened and took the Fused Shadows and broke them into four separate pieces.{{Ref|TP|1451|Lanayru}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe was left powerless, thus they were banished to the realm of darkness. Over time, due to the appearance of the [[Sol]]s, the Dark Interlopers eventually evolved into what became known as the Twili. | ||
The Twili race was known to be very peaceful, and over time a monarchy was established in order to lead the Twili. Zant had been a loyal servant to the monarchy of the [[Palace of Twilight|Palace]] for many years.{{Ref|TP|1737-1738|Zant}} Zant was meant to be next in line to ascend to the throne, but it was Midna | The Twili race was known to be very peaceful, and over time a monarchy was established in order to lead the Twili. Zant had been a loyal servant to the monarchy of the [[Palace of Twilight|Palace]] for many years.{{Ref|TP|1737-1738|Zant}} Zant was meant to be next in line to ascend to the throne, but it was Midna, chosen by her father, the former king of the Twilit Kingdom, as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess.{{Ref|pg. 16|When Midna's father—the true Twilit King—chose not to name Zant as his successor, the evil shadowling became maddened by an uncontrollable rage.|''[[Prima Games Twilight Princess Premiere Edition Strategy Guide Wii Version|Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide]]''}}{{Ref|pg. 419|Once in the Twili king's entourage, Zant was furious that Midna's father (the king) didn't appoint him to succeed.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} As his indignation of the royal clan of the kingdom grew,{{Ref|pg. 419|This resentment against the royal clan of the Twilit Kingdom grew until a malevolent spirit bestowed a magical power to Zant.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer.{{Ref|TP|1739-1741|Zant}} It was at this moment that he was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed God. | ||
This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], who had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed execution, the remaining [[Ancient Sages]] decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the banished Twilight Realm. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness.{{Ref|TP|1742-1745|Ganondorf}} Zant took this power and usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned the realm's inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp.{{Ref|TP|1669|Midna}} Zant then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. The King of Shadows then sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in perpetual [[Twilight]].{{Ref|TP|7379|Midna}} | This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], who had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed execution, the remaining [[Ancient Sages]] decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the banished Twilight Realm. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness.{{Ref|TP|1742-1745|Ganondorf}} Zant took this power and usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned the realm's inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp.{{Ref|TP|1669|Midna}} Zant then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. The King of Shadows then sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in perpetual [[Twilight]].{{Ref|TP|7379|Midna}} | ||