Zais

Zais is the Immortal of Darkness in the Awesome-verse. First appearing in Awesome Land II: War of the Four Kings, he is a being of chaotic mindet, as well as a powerful sorcorer and weapons master. Zais usually appears wherever conflict begins (or vice-versa) and delights in causing chaos and general conflict. While thusfar his base of operations is in his citadel on Random World, he is the master of the Void, the darkness between worlds, and through his realm he commands vast armies of troops, many of which have yet to be seen.

History

While most of Zais' past remains largely a mystery, it is shown in Random World that Zais was chosen to be the next Deity of Darkness at a young age. When he came into his power he ousted the previous deity, Xavius, and took control of the Void. There is no clear point in which the corruption of Zais truly began (it is theorized that the nature of Darkness is corruptive in and of itself) but in Awesome Land II: War of the Four Kings, Zais made his first appearance, dropping into Awesome Land with an army bent on conquest.Throughout the Awesome Land series Zais led a campaign of destruction that swallowed most of Awesome Land. However, he randomly left the world after a fight with the beast Clyde of Fallen Paradise, leaving behind a remnant of his army and a few rather confused cults.

Zais appeared next in the land of Random World, a young world of shifting lands and wild places that were easily brought to heel. It was here that Zais set up his Citadel which to this day remains his base of operations. Zais first true opposition was that of the elusive Time Keeper who arrived on the world as well. For a while the two tolerated each other, but in the end war broke out. The Time Keeper and his allies fought Zais Shadow Army, and were defeated, ending with the death of the original Time Keeper.

With no other real opposition Zais took full control of Random World. Though nearly killed by the time traveller Dace and his friends Zais managed to retain his control on the world.

Some time later Zais appeared again in Awesome Land during the Omega World series, appraoched by his old nemesis Leon Veralice asking for aid. Zais and his loyalest minions accompanied the Veralice crew through a series of strange worlds including the Sea of Sands, in which Zais established the Ragnarok Organization. While ultimately accomplishing their goal Zais simply returned to his lair.

In Awesome Land 4, Zais returned during the rule of the Grand Imperatrix led by Aurora Veralice. In the conflict of the newly created Dynasty City, Zais (against all expectation) aided the protagonists in reclaiming the city from the invading forces. While winning the fight, this allowed Zais to gain a high-ranking position in the Imperium and leave a good deal of forces witin the city.

In the Reboot, Zais holds his position as Chief of Homeland Security and moved a large garrison of soldiers into Dynasty City.