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==Origins==

[[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a ~~descendent~~ 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|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}}{{Ref|TP|1450|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}} However, the Light Spirits intervened and took the Fused Shadows and broke them into four separate ~~piece's~~.{{Ref|TP|1451|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe were 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 of what become to be 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|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}}{{Ref|TP|1450|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}} However, the Light Spirits intervened and took the Fused Shadows and broke them into four separate pieces.{{Ref|TP|1451|[[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe were 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 of what become to be known as the Twili.

The Twili race where known to be very peaceful and 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. Zant was meant to be next in line to ascend to the throne. However, it was Midna who was chosen as the true leader, she was known as the Twilight Princess. Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer. He was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed God.

This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. Ganondorf had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed execution, the remaining sages decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the banished Twilight ~~Relam~~. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness. Zant took this power and falsely usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned its ~~habitants~~ into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp. Zant invaded [[Hyrule Castle]] and forced [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. Zant sent out Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in Twilight.

This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. Ganondorf had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed execution, the remaining 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. Zant took this power and falsely usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned its inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp. Zant invaded [[Hyrule Castle]] and forced [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. Zant sent out Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in Twilight.

==Story==

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Link first encounters Zant after collecting the third and final piece of the Fused Shadows, from the [[Lakebed Temple]].{{Ref|TP|2183|[[Princess Zelda]]}} Zant will halt Link and Midna as they exit. The Light Spirit, [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]], will try to intervene, but Zant once again steals the light, thus restoring Twilight to the province. Zant also takes the Fused Shadows from Midna, calling them an old and withered power. He then proclaims that his power is new and was granted to him by his God. Wolf Link tries to attack Zant. However, in the process, Zant uses his dark powers to curse Link, meaning he is now suspended in beast form. Zant then goes onto tell Midna of his desires, and that darkness and light will meet at last. He then asks Midna to aid him. After Midna refuses to aid Zant, he manipulates Lanayru to return Midna to the Light World, leaving Midna to a near inch of death.

Later on in the plot Link and Midna find the whereabouts of the Mirror of Twilight, hidden within Arbiter's Grounds. This is the only connection to the Twilight Realm, but Link has to pass through the grounds to reach the [[Mirror Chamber]]. Upon navigating through the dungeon, Link finds the remains of of a skeletal being covered in sand. Zant appears and pulls out the Twilight Sword and thrusts it into the skull of the remains. This brings the seemingly dead being to life and this is the fourth boss of the game, [[Stallord]]. Upon defeating Stallord, Link makes is way up to the Mirror Chamber, he then finds the mirror is broken. The Sages tell Link this was the work of Zant and that it was their fault that Zant was allowed to gain power. The Sages also tell Link that they sealed Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm and that this could be the source of Zant's power.

Later on in the plot Link and Midna find the whereabouts of the Mirror of Twilight, hidden within Arbiter's Grounds. This is the only connection to the Twilight Realm, but Link has to pass through the grounds to reach the [[Mirror Chamber]]. Upon navigating through the dungeon, Link finds the remains of a skeletal being covered in sand. Zant appears and pulls out the Twilight Sword and thrusts it into the skull of the remains. This brings the seemingly dead being to life and this is the fourth boss of the game, [[Stallord]]. Upon defeating Stallord, Link makes is way up to the Mirror Chamber, he then finds the mirror is broken. The Sages tell Link this was the work of Zant and that it was their fault that Zant was allowed to gain power. The Sages also tell Link that they sealed Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm and that this could be the source of Zant's power.

[[File:800px-Palaceoftwilght.jpg|left|thumb|270px|Palace of Twilight]]After collecting the three [[Mirror Shard]]s, the Mirror of Twilight is now restored. Link and Midna now are able to access the Twilight Realm and confront Zant. Upon entering the realm, Link has to restore the two Sols to the plaza. Each Sol is found on the opposing ends of the Palace. Once the Sols have been returned to their original position it powers up Link's Master Sword. The Master Sword now becomes the [[Light Sword]] and it allows Link to clear up the shadows that block the entrance to Zant's Palace. Link now advances to the Palace to confront Zant. Upon entering the throne room, Zant explains his hatred for the Light World, saying they trapped us like insects in a cage and the Twili new desire or hate. He also explain his frustrations with not becoming king and how he was gifted power by his god, Ganondorf, who ultimately was using Zant.

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==Boss==

[[File:Zant Boss.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Zant boss fight]]Zant is one of the longer boss fights in ''Twilight Princess'' and the battle itself is composed of six stages. Each stage of the fight ~~takes~~ place at a different previous boss battle location, including the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], [[Goron Mines]], [[Lakebed Temple]], and more.{{Ref|''Zant Twilight Princess Trading Card''|Zant transports Link to the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, Lakebed Temple, and other locations of previous battles against bosses.|Card Description}}

[[File:Zant Boss.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Zant boss fight]]Zant is one of the longer boss fights in ''Twilight Princess'' and the battle itself is composed of six stages. Each stage of the fight take place at a different previous boss battle location, including the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], [[Goron Mines]], [[Lakebed Temple]], and more.{{Ref|''Zant Twilight Princess Trading Card''|Zant transports Link to the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, Lakebed Temple, and other locations of previous battles against bosses.|Card Description}}

===First Stage===

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===Third Stage===

The next stage, Zant will replicate the [[Morpheel]] boss battle from the [[Lakebed Temple]]. In this area Link equips both the Iron Boots and the [[Zora Armor]], so he can stay grounded underwater. Zant first appears in a giant version of his helmet, once appearing, he again uses his blast attack. Link equips the [[Clawshot]] to grab Zant and the attack him when he is close. The next phase Zant appears in several giant masks, once ~~tageted~~ Link uses the clawshot and attack Zant.

The next stage, Zant will replicate the [[Morpheel]] boss battle from the [[Lakebed Temple]]. In this area Link equips both the Iron Boots and the [[Zora Armor]], so he can stay grounded underwater. Zant first appears in a giant version of his helmet, once appearing, he again uses his blast attack. Link equips the [[Clawshot]] to grab Zant and the attack him when he is close. The next phase Zant appears in several giant masks, once targeted Link uses the clawshot and attack Zant.

===Forth Stage===

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File:Zant Boss Battle.jpg|Zant initiating the boss battle

File:Zant Post Defeat.jpg|Zant helpless after his defeat

File:Zant's Death.jpg|~~Minda~~ using the Fused Shadows to kill Zant

File:Zant's Death.jpg|Midna using the Fused Shadows to kill Zant

File:Zant Snapping Neck.jpg|Zant appearing before Ganondorf's death

File:Zant Official Artwork-HH.jpg|Official artwork of Zant from Hyrule Historia

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