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getthehellouttahell) wrote2020-10-01 09:58 pm
getthehellouttahell) wrote2020-10-01 09:58 pm
Introduction
Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, is the immortal son of Hades and the protagonist of Hades, a roguelike game from Supergiant Games.
Always having sensed that he doesn't belong in the House of Hades, the domain of his father, Hades, God of the Underworld, Zagreus has recently decided, against his father's will, to escape from the Underworld no matter how many tries it might take him. He is aided and encouraged in his journey primarily by his caretaker Nyx and his mentor Achilles.
Others outside the House of Hades, such as Sisyphus, Eurydice, Patroclus, the Olympian Gods, and some Chthonic Gods occasionally offer their aid too. Though he outwardly seeks to escape to gain his freedom and join his extended family on Mount Olympus, in reality, Zagreus is mostly concerned with finding his biological mother (Persephone), who left the Underworld long ago.
Zagreus escape attempts are met with numerous obstacles throughout the realms of Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx. However, fighting through angry hordes of damned souls and aggressive shades working for his father along the way is no easy task and Zagreus continually finds himself killed by the monstruous throngs and bosses impeding his quest to escape from the underworld. Fortunately for an immortal god, Death is only a mere inconvenience for Zagreus, albeit a frequent occurrence.
He also has run-ins with the Furies (Megaera, Tisiphone and Alecto) and the skeletal remains of the Lernean Hydra. He also has to confront the champion of Elysium, Theseus, and his friend, Asterius, in order to arrive at the Temple of Styx. Every painful demise merely returns the young god to Hades' palace via the bloody River Styx. Each time, he reflects in the Mirror of Night and shortly thereafter, tries again. Unfortunately for an immortal god, these battles, combined with the dangerous landscape of the Underworld, always serve to bring a painful end to Zagreus' escape attempts sooner or later.
Always having sensed that he doesn't belong in the House of Hades, the domain of his father, Hades, God of the Underworld, Zagreus has recently decided, against his father's will, to escape from the Underworld no matter how many tries it might take him. He is aided and encouraged in his journey primarily by his caretaker Nyx and his mentor Achilles.Others outside the House of Hades, such as Sisyphus, Eurydice, Patroclus, the Olympian Gods, and some Chthonic Gods occasionally offer their aid too. Though he outwardly seeks to escape to gain his freedom and join his extended family on Mount Olympus, in reality, Zagreus is mostly concerned with finding his biological mother (Persephone), who left the Underworld long ago.
Zagreus escape attempts are met with numerous obstacles throughout the realms of Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx. However, fighting through angry hordes of damned souls and aggressive shades working for his father along the way is no easy task and Zagreus continually finds himself killed by the monstruous throngs and bosses impeding his quest to escape from the underworld. Fortunately for an immortal god, Death is only a mere inconvenience for Zagreus, albeit a frequent occurrence.
He also has run-ins with the Furies (Megaera, Tisiphone and Alecto) and the skeletal remains of the Lernean Hydra. He also has to confront the champion of Elysium, Theseus, and his friend, Asterius, in order to arrive at the Temple of Styx. Every painful demise merely returns the young god to Hades' palace via the bloody River Styx. Each time, he reflects in the Mirror of Night and shortly thereafter, tries again. Unfortunately for an immortal god, these battles, combined with the dangerous landscape of the Underworld, always serve to bring a painful end to Zagreus' escape attempts sooner or later.
Name ~ Zagreus Nicknames ~ Zag, Prince Z, Zeta, Boy, Small One Titles ~ Prince of the Underworld, Son of Hades Father ~ Hades (God of the Dead) Mother ~ Persephone (Goddess of Verdure) Affiliation ~ House of Hades Alignment ~ Chaotic Good | Gender ~ Male Species ~ God / Demigod (technically, since heβs a quarter mortal) Age ~ Immortal-ish (late teens to early twenties physically) Birthday ~ Unknown Favorites ~ Pomegranates, Ambrosia (food) / Nectar (drink) Fandom ~ Hades (by Supergiant Games) Voice ~ Darren Korb |