Imbolc ZAN

*For the Brave Draconica equivalent, see Imbolc (Brave Draconica).*

>
> "*The five winged dragonflower. A census and middle terror to Varðiverǫld's future.*"
> — Sephiran, Dragoma Exivus.
>

### Location

Sky Area / Rocket Launch Pad (Varðiverǫld)

### Objective

Unlock a hidden Zenith Break from a certain local around Varðiverǫld.

### Primary Weapons

* Leptyr
* Talon AiR
* DREAM aR

### Secondary skills

* Cross Impact
* Aerial Slash
* Shield Breaker

### Golden Booth Battle?

Yes (Dragoma Exivus / Dragoma Dimensions)

### Golden Booth Stamp

Mini Inferno

**Imbolc ZAN** *(インボルクZAN Inboruku ZAN)* lit. **Candleama Inferno** is one of the 8 Dread Ragnavatar Guardians from *Dragoma Exivus*.

It resides in Varðiverǫld where it is fought in the Sky Area and Rocket Launch Pad Area and and in the sixth round of the Gold Booth Battle Square during the time *Fafnir* is available. When fought in the Mini Square its stats are enhanced with double the regular HP and its Attack and Magic Attack are increased by 25%. After defeat, all of it's weapons are available for future combat use.

## Profile

### Dragoma Exivus

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### *Summoning Sequence*

*See List of Ragnavatar Guardian summons.*

Five blades wrap around the Sky Rocket as Imbolc ZAN thrusts upwards into the sky, flinging the projectile full force on the group. After a swift dodge, the Ragnavatar Guardian roars in dignity and fires 10 plasma beams. All of them create a gutteral plows as Imbolc ZAN continues to hover over the group in a menacing way.

### *Appearance*

Imbolc ZAN is a fierce bipedal dragon with determination to break pride and vengeance from other players. Jet black armour gleam under the moonlight, an array of flat red topknots blazing across it's muscular spine. Shoulders padded with the iconic 3 arrow pauldrons, it's massive flower shaped wings score a gradient gray and red in the inner area, followed by dual yellow spikes bolting the wing thumbs. It's claws are huge enough to grip any Draguz at bay. It's hindlegs possess a three claws along with lines of orange. The snake like tail continues with it's iconic plates of armour before it ends with it's isosceles, a ruby red trident. Centering Imbolc ZAN's chest is a lunar blue core on a plate of V shaped armour.

## Battle

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## Strategy

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## Other appearances

### EVERSTAR: Dragoma

When summoned, Imbolc ZAN uses Cross Impact, which multiplies the summoner's Bravery by 1.5. Imbolc ZAN can be summoned by two ways: Automatically, which summons it when the user breaks the opponent's Bravery and shows its *Exivus* artwork, and manually, where its *Brave Draconica* artwork appears. Imbolc ZAN's auto version can be obtained in the third stage of the Destiny Shadow I storyline, and its manual version on its second stage.

### Dragoma Dimensions

Imbolc ZAN reappears in *Dragoma Dimensions* where it is stationed on Deep bunker in ???. Imbolc ZAN is a summonstone, with the same function as in *EVERSTAR: Dragoma*. His auto version is found in Chapter Three: Shadow Ride 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain Equinox Shops for 50 GP.

Sephiran can summon the aeon Imbolc to perform either Cross Impact or Aerial Slash. Sephiran's attack on the World Map is Imbolc ZAN.

### Brave Draconica

Imbolc ZAN is a pre variant of Imbolc, one of the Dread Ragnavatars fought across ???. It can be unlocked as a Galdr summon when defeated three times.

### Mezame no Saseru Dragoma

In the Dragoma's first puzzle game, Imbolc ZAN makes an appearance where the player confronts the Ragnavatar if switched with a Shadow glaze tile. It's vicious attacks cause -40 damage if treated with a carbon square item. As a dark-elemental esper. From time to time, players may encounter Imbolc ZAN in battle. Defeating Imbolc ZAN will grant players the Mini summon stone, which allows Imbolc ZAN to be summoned into battle. When summoned, Beltane uses the skill, Shield Breaker.

### Dragoma Memoria

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### Dragoma CIPHER

Imbolc ZAN appears in *Dragoma CIPHER* as multiple dark-elemental Summon cards, but also as a Forward card.

## Merchandise

* *Imbolc ZAN/ Monster Deluxe*
* *Imbolc ZAN / Dragon Raid keychain*

Imbolc ZAN is preplanned in the process of being released as small trade figurines in Japan as part of *Dragoma Exivus Dread Ragnavatar collections*. The Imbolc ZAN figurine, part of the Exivus "Monster Deluxe" collection, measures approximately 7" tall with a display base, and is sculpted for Kotobukiya by Takayuki Takeya. Imbolc ZAN is also part of the Creatures Play Arts Kai Vol. 1 collection.

Imbolc ZAN is also released as part of the *Dragon Raid keychain collection*, most notably made out of high grade, smear and dirt resistant silicone. The keychain includes a chibi version of Imbolc, it's crystal gear symbol (ZAN) and it's title tag written in the Cinzel font. The keychains retail anywhere between, 4.99 to 9.99, depending on production value.

## Related Enemies

* Samhain RIFT
* Mabon ROAR
* Lughnasadh TRI
* Litha HEL
* Beltane SEN
* Ostara FORCE
* Yule GENESIS

## Robot based Inspiration

Imbolc ZAN mirrors a similar appearance to Jason Bardis's Battlebot, *Mini Inferno*, complete with the following weapons that mirror the combat robot:

* Amatsu is modeled after the red ruby pole bolted on the main body of Mini Inferno.
* Talon AiR is modeled after the aluminum chassis of the bot.
* DREAM aR is modeled after the overall color coded tape of the bot.

One of the bots that inspired Imbolc ZANSide view of Mini Inferno.Dante stands with Mini Inferno.
## Etymology

**Imbolc** or Imbolg, also called Saint Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Celtics it is the feast day of Saint Brigid. It is held on 1 February, which is about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. ZAN, is the Greek genesis of this name indicates the definition of Zan to be '**defender of men**'.

## Trivia

* A sketch that resembles *Mini Inferno* can be found on the launch pad, scribbled on the panels of the tiny rocket.
* Imbolc ZAN's secondary weapon, Talon AiR may refer (name wise) to Jason's first car, 92' Eagle Talon TSI
* Though Imbolc ZAN was originally supposed to appear in Bridgid's Hill, Dragard, it appears in Varðiverǫld instead.

## Gallery

Crystal symbol ZAN - Imbolc's Gear.Imbolc ZAN wallpaper