Zephyre

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*"You shall know me as the Chronicler. Seek me out."*

**Zephyre** was a wisened and all-knowing Dragon Scholar, ancient beyond measure. He was a sage, a custodian of Dragon history and lore, bound to the Celestial Temple. He was also the Dragon chosen to watch over the Books of Time, which have recorded almost every part of history, and every Dragon has a book dedicated to their lives. He was the former **Chronicler** of the Age of Guardians; the age where no Adalisks or Purple Dragons were present and when the Guardians took up their duty to the world.

## **Personality & Character**

Living in isolation for over 1,112 years, Zephyre was a well-learned dragon with a flare for the dramatic when it comes to speech. He watched the events that unfold rather than taking any real direct action. The nature of his role as the Chronicler made him a firm believer in destiny and he often reminded Spyro that sometimes their "paths are chosen for [them] and that it is [their] destiny to follow them, where ever they may lead." In addition, he believed that what is written in the Books of Time, such as the return of the Dark Master, cannot be changed or stopped. Despite that, Zephyre wasn't that narrow-minded as to stick to one path and can be persuaded to take another, as shown when Spyro refused to do as Zephyre asked and wait with him in safety while Cynder fell to Malefor's control once again.

Zephyre wore a blue glowing crystal known as the "Heart of the Chronicler", and strapped to the side of his hindquarters is the Tome of Knowledge that contains scrolls, all of which were passed onto Ignitus when he became the new Chronicler of the Age of Restoration.

## **Attacks and Abilities**

The powers that come with the role of the Chronicler include Telepathy, Telekinesis, Dream Manipulation and Dragon Time.

## **Background**

Over the ages, the Chronicler became a legend known only to few, usually associated with tales of doom. Zephyre, who was then a Wind dragon, became the Chronicler for the Age of Guardians, the age when the Guardians took up their duty to the world, and where no Adalisks or Purple Dragons were present until the very end.

Hundreds of years later, when Emberticus was failing in his training rapidly, he got a visit from the Chronicler who told him that if he didn't become Guardian, many will die the same way his sister Fiori did. Emberticus immediately dove back into his training and became a strong Guardian, determined on finding a way to defeat the Ape clan once and for all. The Chronicler was also present with the other Dragon Elders when the first purple dragon, Malefor, underwent training before his corruption.

### The Eternal Night

The Chronicler began contacting Spyro in his dreams immediately after Cynder left the Dragon Temple, sending the young dragon on a series of quests and reawakening Spyro's elemental abilities along the way.

Throughout his journey, the Chronicler revealed much to Spyro about the events unraveling around him, and urging him on to find him before the Night of Eternal Darkness. Along the way, the Chronicler caused Spyro to collapse into slumber so he could speak with him, often at dangerous times, such as when Spyro was flying over an ocean. However, by either accident or design, Spyro survived the fall into the water by coming to rest upon a Leviathan's back, which took Spyro to the White Isle.

Spyro came face-to-face with the Chronicler, who had been waiting for the young dragon. The old scribe began to explain what really happened on the Night of the Raid at the Dragon Temple and what had happened to Cynder that made her become what she was. He also told Spyro the story of Malefor. The Chronicler then revealed to Spyro why he brought him to the caves: to hide in safety until a later time. But Spyro, fearing for Cynder's safety more than his own, insisted to know what would happen to her. When the Chronicler said that she would not be able to resist Malefor and would rejoin him, Spyro demanded that he leave to save her. Reluctantly, the Chronicler showed Spyro the way to the Well of Souls and allowed him to leave.

### Dawn of the Dragon

Three years later, the Chronicler appeared to Spyro and Cynder within the Varia Catacombs as an illusion generated by a green gem cluster. He told them that it was time to awaken their powers.

After Malefor's defeat, the Chronicler was reading from one of the Books of Time that detailed the events that took place. He began speaking to Ignitus, whom the Chronicler had been expecting for a long time. The ancient dragon explained that a new age was dawning, the Age of Restoration, and with each new age, a worthy dragon is chosen to chronicle the many triumphs and failures of that age. This was his duty for many millennia, and he passes his honor and bestowed his powers to Ignitus.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Q93E8