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'''Zant''' is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although for most of the game he, in fact, appears to be the main villain. Zant is a part of the [[Twili]] race, a race that where banished to the [[Twilight Realm]] as a result of their ancestors attempting to seek domain over the [[Sacred Realm]]. Zant claims himself to be the King of Twilight but his power is a false power, as [[Midna]] is the rightful leader. Zant, during the start of the game seems to be a steady figure, barely showing any emotion nor weakness, however during the boss fight he unravels, showing his true personality.  
'''Zant''' is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although for most of the game he, in fact, appears to be the main villain. Zant is a part of the [[Twili]] race, a race that were banished to the [[Twilight Realm]] as a result of their ancestors attempting to seek domain over the [[Sacred Realm]]. Zant claims himself to be the King of Twilight but his power is a false power, as [[Midna]] is the rightful leader. Zant, during the start of the game seems to be a steady figure, barely showing any emotion nor weakness, however during the boss fight he unravels, showing his true personality.  


==Origins==
==Origins==
[[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 three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] 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 where 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 three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] 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 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. Zant was meant to be next in line to ascend to the throne, however it was Midna who was chosen as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess. Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer. It was at this moment that he was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed God.
The Twili race were 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. Zant was meant to be next in line to ascend to the throne, however it was Midna who was chosen as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess. Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer. 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. 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 then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. Zant then sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in perpetual Twilight.  
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. 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 then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne of Hyrule. Zant then sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule, thus suspending Hyrule in perpetual Twilight.  
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[[Link]] got caught up in Zant's evil plot during the end of the prologue. [[King Bulblin]] and his army of [[Bulblin]]s invaded the safety of the [[Ordona Province]] attacking Link and its inhabitants. Link later on wakes up after being left unconscious and he realizes that both [[Colin]] and [[Ilia]] have been taken. Link proceeds to head to [[Faron Province]] but instead he is faced with a wall of Twilight, a Shadow Beast then drags the young hero him into the Twilight filled province of Faron, thus starting the events of the main plot.
[[Link]] got caught up in Zant's evil plot during the end of the prologue. [[King Bulblin]] and his army of [[Bulblin]]s invaded the safety of the [[Ordona Province]] attacking Link and its inhabitants. Link later on wakes up after being left unconscious and he realizes that both [[Colin]] and [[Ilia]] have been taken. Link proceeds to head to [[Faron Province]] but instead he is faced with a wall of Twilight, a Shadow Beast then drags the young hero him into the Twilight filled province of Faron, thus starting the events of the main plot.


[[File:Zant Invading.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Zant invading Hyrule Castle]]Link first heard about the whereabouts of Zant when escaping his imprisonment in Hyrule Castle. Midna assists the young hero in reaching the tower where Princess Zelda resides. She tells Link about how Zant invaded the safe confines of the castle where, she was forced to give up the throne. Zelda also explains to Link how Hyrule is covered in perpetual Twilight, and all of its inhabitants have turned into helpless spirits, who know only fear.{{Ref|TP|2178|[[Princess Zelda]]}}{{Ref|TP|2179|[[Princess Zelda]]}}{{Ref|TP|2180|[[Princess Zelda]]}} Later on in the game, after restoring the light to Faron Province, the Light Spirit, [[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]], tells Link about a dark power that lies in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]].{{Ref|TP|1339|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1340|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}} This is a fragment of the Fused Shadows, and Faron tells Link that he must use this dark withered power to defeat the King of the Shadows, Zant.{{Ref|TP|1341|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1342|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}
[[File:Zant Invading.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Zant invading Hyrule Castle]]Link first heard about the whereabouts of Zant when escaping his imprisonment in Hyrule Castle. Midna assists the young hero in reaching the tower where Princess Zelda resides. She tells Link about how Zant invaded the safe confines of the castle where she was forced to give up the throne. Zelda also explains to Link how Hyrule is covered in perpetual Twilight, and all of its inhabitants have turned into helpless spirits, who know only fear.{{Ref|TP|2178|[[Princess Zelda]]}}{{Ref|TP|2179|[[Princess Zelda]]}}{{Ref|TP|2180|[[Princess Zelda]]}} Later on in the game, after restoring the light to Faron Province, the Light Spirit, [[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]], tells Link about a dark power that lies in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]].{{Ref|TP|1339|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1340|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}} This is a fragment of the Fused Shadows, and Faron tells Link that he must use this dark withered power to defeat the King of the Shadows, Zant.{{Ref|TP|1341|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1342|[[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]]}}


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 halts Link and Midna as they exit. The Light Spirit, [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]], tries 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,  proclaiming 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 on to tell Midna of his desires, and that darkness and light will meet at last while asking the cursed imp to join him on his quest. After Midna refuses to aid Zant, he manipulates the Light Spirit Lanayru to return Midna to the Light World, leaving Midna to a near inch of death.
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 halts Link and Midna as they exit. The Light Spirit, [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]], tries 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,  proclaiming 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 on to tell Midna of his desires, and that darkness and light will meet at last while asking the cursed imp to join him on his quest. After Midna refuses to aid Zant, he manipulates the Light Spirit Lanayru to return Midna to the Light World, leaving Midna to a near inch of death.
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