Runescape who is zaros

Some of Zaros' followers may be called evil in the conventional sense of being ruthless, enjoying being deceptive and seeking power for power's sake. In addition, the Ancient Curses and Ancient Magicks , the Zarosian patron prayers and spells respectively, seem to be highly combative in nature as they focus on inflicting damage on others and draining them of their powers.

Saradominists have claimed that the "evil" nature of the Second Age Zarosians, most likely referring to traditionally hostile races such as demons and vampyres , is to blame on the god himself, stating that he willingly allied himself with them.

However, as noted before, he was not aware nor had he the ability to be of the alleged cruelty of his followers' actions. According to Zaros, he used the first sentient races such as demons and vampyres he encountered that were not claimed by other deities and because they had the potential to serve his goals well, and by the time he reached other races they had already aligned with other gods.

He has also stated in Fate of the Gods all would be welcome under his banner regardless of race. In particular, prior to his journey to the world known as Gielinor, Zaros had no concept of "Good" and "Evil" moral alignments. While talking to him using the Shard of Zaros, he mentions specifically that he learned this concept from Saradomin himself.

Zaros disagrees with this assessment instead saying "there are only actions and consequences". This is likely a product of his analytical nature which comes from Zaros being a Transcendent being versus an Ascendent being.

While disagreeing with Saradomin's beliefs Zaros does see merit in them, the evidence coming from the prosperity of his followers, in particular humans. Zaros' relationships with the other Gods is a complex subject. The major reason being that he views other Gods and their corresponding beliefs in a different way.

Traditionally, most Gods view other gods as rivals whose beliefs they believe will bring ruin to the world. Zaros differs in two ways. The First is that he does not view other gods with the noted exception of the Elder Gods and Seren as Gods. Instead he views them as mortals who have obtained an immense amount of power to the point of being able to influence other mortals on a global scale.

The second is that he does not view other Gods as rivals but instead as both tools and obstacles. For example, Saradomin is currently the strongest of the Young Gods after the death of Guthix and the Battle of Lumbridge. Zaros views him as narrow minded and a hypocrite for believing in good and evil but using questionable means for the greater good. However conversely, he believes that Saradomin's beliefs and actions have merit as stated before.

If he could broaden his views, Zaros believes he could make a capable envoy with mortals and a key ally. As for Zamorak, Zaros still holds the view even after his betrayal that he was his finest general and he trusted him immensely, still to this day not completely understanding why he did what he did.

He theorizes that it is Zamorak's strong will to overcome anything, interestingly enough, Zaros says it as a compliment. Retribution is not a priority or even a goal of Zaros for Zamorak's betrayal contrary to the views of his followers. As for Bandos the deceased God of War he stated that he had two talents, the obvious strategic mind and the not so obvious ability to find the truth in any situation.

His constant demand for war was his weakness and lead to his downfall at the hands of his rival Armadyl. If he had learned to control his thirst for violence, Zaros believes he could have proved useful. Armadyl is the subject of a great deal of respect and interest from Zaros. In the category of the Young Gods Armadyl holds the most favour from Zaros. This is a combination of several things including his ideology and his actions as a result of his experiences.

When Zaros first met him during the Second Age, he viewed him as naive who would not be able to capably lead his followers through the brutal war that devastated the world. While partly true, with Armadyl witnessing the near destruction of his entire race. Zaros is sympathetic to his loss, noting that unlike the other Gods: Zamorak, Saradomin, and Bandos; Armadyl's intentions were always pure.

To the surprise and admiration of Zaros, Armadyl did not fall to despair but instead was emboldened to fight for his beliefs and his followers resulting in his victory over Bandos.

With his beliefs reinforced and his capability as a leader in war and willingness to work with others apparent, Zaros harbours a great deal of admiration for the Young God, in particular for his belief that mortals and Gods can live together in peace. Interestingly it is unknown if Armadyl is aware of this respect given to him by the Empty Lord and if he would reciprocate it in turn.

After Guthix, Zaros is the most powerful Young God along with Seren, if not slightly more powerful than her. He possesses a wide range of powers that is well beyond normal gods.

He is capable of leaving his body on a whim and embody an incorporeal form, though this form is much weaker and incapable of some tasks.

Zaros also has the ability to drain power from entities, as he drained energy from the muspah. He can even drain energy from gods, such as Loarnab. Zaros, like most gods, can create portals to other worlds and teleport himself and other beings that are not beyond his power. He has a unique, involuntary ability to incite loyalty in beings, even gods such as Seren, within his presence, but this power cannot affect beings who dampen divine energy.

He can manipulate existing life-forms, and this is how he created the Nihil. Zaros can also enter a person's mind and read it to some extent, as done with the player during Fate of the Gods. As seen while conversing with him, Zaros is capable of shapeshifting. It was stated that he not only has a better understanding and control, but also a better grasp and mastery over the Shadow Realm than Sliske. The chamber of Nex, prominently displaying the Zarosian symbol in the floor plan.

Originally Zaros was worshipped in his empire in the north-east of the known continent. However, its settlements were destroyed by Zamorak and Saradomin before the former utterly laid waste to the land itself. Most traces of the Zarosian religion and the god himself, such as altars and temples, have been destroyed by Saradomin and Zamorak during the Zarosian Extermination in an attempt to wipe all traces of him from RuneScape. His remaining followers were either killed or forced into hiding if refusing to defect.

Without their god, the Zarosian following diminished throughout the Third and early Fourth Ages, until being reduced to a small number of Kharidian bandits. RuneScape Wiki Explore. Ranch Out of Time Primal feast. Skills Calculators Skill training guides. Ongoing tasks Pages that need improvement Pages that need completing Pages that need updating Pages that need cleanup Images needing retaking Images needing transparency. Explore Wikis Community Central.

Register Don't have an account? View source. History Talk Do you like this video? Play Sound. For the god known as such in the Dimension of Disaster universe, see Loarnab. RSC OS. Full power Damaged Robeless Incorporeal. Concept art for what Zaros looks like underneath his robes. Zaros as seen in the The Origins of Gielinor motion comic video. The wound on Zaros' back if he is given a light simulacrum. Concept art of Zaros facing Zamorak in the Fate of the Gods sequel.

Some Zarosian writings found on him and in the empty throne room. Recent Game Updates Forums. No good can come of meddling in such things. Speak to me no further of this - this - this foolishness. The few who know about him still fear him immensely, with many refusing to even speak his name out of fear for invoking his power.

The handful of Zarosians still in existence are mostly hiding, with some silently plotting the return of their master. Upon examining him his combat level is displayed as level The approximate borders of the Zarosian Empire at its largest during the Second Age. Zaros arrived at Gielinor during the beginning of the Second Age where he started building an empire together with his followers. At some point during this period he managed to recruit the Mahjarrat race to his service.

Zamorak, a Mahjarrat general under Zaros, wanted to become a god and leader of the Mahjarrat. To defeat Zaros though they needed a powerful artefact, such as the Staff of Armadyl. Veldez, a faithful Saradominist, stumbled upon the Staff of Armadyl , who knew that it was a very powerful weapon and could not fall into the wrong hands.

However, a thief called Rennard found Veldez, knocked him unconscious and stole the Staff. He intended to sell it to Zaros, but his messenger, Kharrim, instead took it to General Zamorak of the Mahjarrat, who was mortal during that era. Another Saradominist called Lennissa found out about the sale and gave it to a Saradominist Mage called Dhalak.

Dhalak was supposed to pass it to Saradomin himself, but instead he enchanted the Staff so that Zaros could not detect it and then gave it to Zamorak so Zamorak could rebel against Zaros, thus destroying a common enemy.

Zamorak with his close followers, including a human warrior called Viggora, dealt with Zaros' guards while Zamorak fought Zaros himself. He plunged the Staff of Armadyl into Zaros' back and wounded him. Zaros retaliated, and in the process Zamorak was impaled by the other end of the Staff. Zaros faded from RuneScape while Zamorak seemed to become more real. However, before he was banished, Zaros uttered a curse unto Valdez and all those involved in the rebellion.

The curse was to make them wander around Gielinor as ghosts for eternity. The following six people were affected by the curse:. Zamorak was also affected by Zaros' curse, but because he became a god, he couldn't die. However, the others involved were seemingly unaffected.

Viggora theorises that it was because all of Zamorak's other followers were magical and so the curse was much less effective on them. Zamorak won the rebellion in the end. After Zaros' fall the empire began to crumble with Saradominists and Zamorakians tearing the once mighty empire down resulting in erasing Zaros from history.

As Zaros is a forgotten god, most of the knowledge about him is lost. He was once known as the ruler of a great empire, followed by demons , vampyres , humans and most importantly the Mahjarrat.