Zagiv

Zagiv
Character Information
Allegiance(s):	Dyneskal
Occupation:	Black Tortoise General (玄武将軍)
Race:	Human
Soul:	Agastya
Birthday:	November 13
First Appearance:	Zill O'll
Although they share the same family name, she is not related to Nemea.

Zagiv Dyneskal (ザギヴ・ディンガル) is an optional playable character in Zill O'll who may temporarily fight beside the main party. The protagonist may gain an ending with her in the revamp, Zill O'll ~infinite~. She acts as one of Nemea's trusted generals within the main story.

Her height is 169 cm (5'7") and she is 23 years old at the start of the game.

Role in Games

Zagiv was born into a noble family called Kelk-Dyneskal. But when Balor became king, he took control of her family. When Nemea rebelled against Balor, Zofor said that Zagiv would become the ruler of Dyneskal. Balor was afraid of this, so he ordered Zagiv's family to be killed. Zofor then summoned a demon named Magos to possess Zagiv. Magos is very powerful and wants to eat Zagiv's soul. Balor's army attacked Zagiv's home and killed everyone except for Zagiv, who was saved by Nemea. Zagiv feels guilty for surviving and is scared of Magos.

After Balor died, Zagiv went to a magic school and became very good at magic. She impressed Beelzeva, who made her one of Nemea's generals. Zagiv helps Beelzeva and they watch over Elmark's decisions when Nemea is away. They tell Nemea that his uncle has become evil.

Zagiv eventually loses her fight against Magos during the second half of the continental war in the main story. Her position as general is replaced by one of Karula's subordinates named Garlna Gavial. Her defeat later dooms the inhabitants within Ancient with a demon infestation. During the final battle within the capital, Zofor or Shali will use her as an opponent for the protagonist's party. They may choose to kill or save her at this point, but her fate ultimately does not change the game's ending.

infinite has additional yet optional scenes between her and the protagonist. The protagonist can find her grieving over her family's gravestone within Ancient's graveyard. He/She can build their ties with Zagiv by frequently interrupting her lone prayers. At first, Zagiv is annoyed by the visitor's pestering, but she becomes curious about their identity. She asks for their name and sings a childhood song to them. The visitor replicates the song, which pleases her. Zagiv hopes to meet them again, and she offers them a task to slay rare monsters. If they succeed, she will reward them and offer another task to escort her east. They encounter outlaws, and Magos emerges, causing Zagiv to panic and lose consciousness. The party takes her back to Ancient to recover, where she explains her past and Magos. Zofor urges her to submit to the demon, but the protagonist can choose to flee or stay and fight.

Choosing to stay beside the general instead has the protagonist calm her by singing the song from her childhood. Zagiv regains control over Magos and defies Zofor's will by affirming her loyalty to Nemea. She loses consciousness again after proclaiming her obstinate stance. The protagonist brings her to Cat Mansion to recover. Orphaus tends to her and reports that the danger has passed for now. Rather than have her return to Ancient, he suggests that she may fare better by traveling beside the protagonist. They can bring her with them to finally kill Zofor, but they will be too late to save Ancient from the demons dwelling within it. It becomes a lost capital in which no human remains.

Zagiv still feels despondent and later expresses her aggravation for what has transpired to the protagonist. Orphaus offers to mend her broken spirit by taking her to an isolated beach. The beautiful sight is something which the general has never seen before and leads to his point to not be so narrow minded about her life. The protagonist affirms these thoughts to her and inspires her to believe in herself. Feeling that she now has the power to change, Zagiv decides to fight against her fate. She willingly unleashes Magos into the mortal realm. With the protagonist's help, she defeats the demon and frees herself from its grasp.

During her ending with the protagonist, Zagiv expresses her eternal gratitude to them for helping her realize her independence and warmly confesses her romantic affection for them. In the hero's case, she nicknames him her reliable knight who is always there to save her. She calls the heroine her undeniable soul mate with whom she wants to share her future.

In infinite's ending with the entire playable cast, Zagiv resumes her duties as one of Dyneskal's generals. She aruges with the Queen of Rostorl and Lemghon over their claim of the protagonist. She wants to nominate him/her as their legendary hero and new emperor. If the protagonist is a hero, the title means they wish for him to marry Zagiv, which Tiana/Atleia bashfully protest.

Personality

Due to her inner demon, Zagiv is reclusive and focused solely on her responsibilities. She may appear harsh to others, but she carries immense regret for killing her family. She blames herself for being the host of Magos and believes she doesn't deserve to live. However, Zagiv believes it is her duty to serve Nemea as the rightful Dyneskal emperor. Her family's background doesn't affect her loyalty to the general.

If someone becomes close to her, Zagiv appreciates their kindness and support. They help her overcome her fears and remain devoted to her during her low moments. Their acceptance of her strengths and weaknesses softens her initial coldness. Zagiv sees them as the one person who will always be there for her and becomes a caring believer in their honesty if they help her defy destiny.

Fighting Style

At her core Zagiv is a spell caster. She has below average health and defense, but high INT and MIN stats to compensate. Zagiv is one of the most resilient mage characters who can be recruited, however, who fights with high-leveled magical bombs. Use her if the other magic casters are too frail in boss battles. Her Agastya Soul makes her a good starter for the player's first playthrough as it is difficult to obtain early in the game.

Gallery

Revised infinite portrait