Zegen the Phantom

Zegen the Phantom was one of the Four Nanten Devas, and very important figure in the Aesonian Civil War.

Young Life
Zegen was born in 1560 in Praetoria, Latium. From a young age he showed talent in both ahteltics, and in his schooling. Zegen and his younger sister Sophia would often compete in sports, and the two of them were highly regarded in their town for their abilties. Zegen would eventually enlist into the military, and his talents were quickly picked up by the Nanten.

Early Career
Zegen was recruited into the Nanten, and assigned to the Assassination Division. Zegen was a natural, quickly was promoted through the ranks. When the previous Deva of the Assassination Diviosn, Umal, retired, Zegen was appointed as the new Deva. Zegen perfectly executed every mission he undertook, and earned his name "The Phantom", since he was like a ghost on every mission he undertook. When Sophia followed in his footsteps and joined the Nanten, the two of them turned the Assassination Division from simply the part of the Nanten used for spying, into a competent fighting force of ninjas.

The Battle of Dardenolls
When Arcadia invaded, Zegen was at Dardenolls Fortress along with the rest of the Nanten. The Knight Division was charged with holding the line, while the Mage Division was charged with defense from any magical bombardment. The Assassination and Slayer Division were in reserve. When Thanatos summoned up spell powerful enough to overwhelm Mage Deva Garth, the entire fortress was thrown into chaos. Zegen ordered his men to move in and take Thanatos' head. He was stopped however by Sheex, who was considered his Rival in Arcadia. Zegen's plan failed, and he and his men went into hiding.

Zegen's Raid
8 years later, Zegen received word that Queen Tasena had given birth to twins. Zegen was still loyal to the royal family, and lead his men to Aeson City in an attempt to free the Queen, and her two newborns. The castle was well defended, and eventually battle broke out. Zegen was confronted by Geshtar, and after an intense battle, Zegen was only able to take the newborn Princess Tessla, and withdraw. Zegen fled to the town of Sophara in the East, which was where the Arcadian presence was smallest.

Raising the White Rose
Zegen raised Tessla as he would his own daughter, and his sister Sophia aidded him. He would teach her everything he knew, from sword play, to battle tactics, to the ways of the world. His hope would be that Tessla would grow into a person capable of freeing Aeson. Tessla would look up to Zegen as a father, and their relationship was very close.

The Beginning of the Civil War
Zegen had spent his time raising Tessla, and recreating an underground resistence movement against Arcadia. However, in the year 1602, Geshtar marched into Capilarn, in an attempt to crush the Nanten forces still holding out there. Zegen knew that they would be cruical to any victory over Arcadia, so began his plans much earlier than he wanted. Zegen and the Aesonian Revolutionary Army scored several victories over Capurius' garrison, and eventually defeated them at Capurius City.

Death
The Revolutionary Army was drained after defeating the Eastern Division in Capurius. Gesthar ordered the Southern Division stationed in Alba to move into Capurius, and crush the rebellion. Zegen knew they could not survive two consecutive battles. He assembled a force of warriors from his own Assassination Division, who had long served him loyally. They would go and ambush the Southern Division, and buy time for the main army. Zegen ordered Sophia to stay, and to take care of Tessla for him. And then he and his men left in secret.

Zegen's forces terrorized the Southern Division for days on end, stalling their entire march while they hunted his forces. Eventually, Zegen and his men were cornered. They slew many men who came to kill them, but their numbers were too great, and Zegen was killed in battle.

Zegen's death was significant in that it was a key factor in forcing Tessla to grow up and lead an entire army at the age of 14. The shock over losing Zegen resulted in Tessla growing into a determined and motivated general, and the Revolutionary Army completely routed the Southern Division at the Second Battle of Mylesia. After the war, Tessla would erect a monument to Zegen, and call him the "Father of the Revolution".