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'''Zaj Quiroz''' (ザジ・キュイロス, ''Zaji Kyuirosu''), also known by the alias '''Thanatos Crawford''' (サナトス・クロフォード, ''Sanatosu Kurofōdo''), is the main antagonist of [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. Zaj is a survivor of Harmonian annexation who burns with hatred for his conquerors.
'''Zaj Quiroz''' (ザジ・キュイロス, ''Zaji Kyuirosu''), also known by the alias '''Thanatos Crawford''' (サナトス・クロフォード, ''Sanatosu Kurofōdo''), is the main antagonist of [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. Zaj is a survivor of Harmonian annexation who burns with hatred for his conquerors.
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==History==
==History==
===Early life and education===
===Early life and education===
Zaj grew up in annexed [[Sanadia]], a country which resisted and fell to the subjugation of neighboring [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] during a time when Harmonia was active in expanding its territory in the 420s-430s.
Zaj Quiroz, his real name unknown, grew up in annexed [[Sanadia]], a country that resisted and fell to the subjugation of the neighboring [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] during a time when Harmonia was actively expanding its territory in the 420s-430s.


As per Harmonian assimilation policy and similar to the treatment of [[Le Buque]], annexed territory citizens receive Harmonian 3rd-Class citizenship, which meant Zaj, like all Sanadia children, would have been sent to affluent households in Crystal Valley to work and be educated in Harmonian ways.  
As per Harmonian assimilation policy, citizens of annexed territories, including Zaj, received Harmonian 3rd-Class citizenship. This meant that Zaj, like all Sanadian children, was sent to affluent households in [[Crystal Valley]] to work and be educated in Harmonian ways.


Witnessing internalized hate of Sanadia and romanticization of Harmonian values by himself, as well as his own brethren, upon his return to Sanadia at the age of 13 left Zaj with a burning desire for vengeance against Harmonia. This would propel him to undertake the membership test for the [[Howling Voice Guild]], which, despite being over the acceptance age, he successfully qualified for.
Upon his return to Sanadia at the age of 13, Zaj witnessed the internalized hate towards Sanadia and the romanticization of Harmonian values among his own people. This experience left him with a burning desire for vengeance against Harmonia, which led him to undertake the membership test for the [[Howling Voice Guild]]. Despite being over the acceptance age, he successfully qualified for the guild.


Zaj believed that the Guild offered an equal playing field regardless of one's status. Becoming a squire-class [[gunner]] and wielding the gun [[Tal Grund]], his ultimate goal was to gain influence in both the Harmonian government and the Howling Voice Guild, allowing him to create a climate of fear and power.
Becoming a squire-class gunner and wielding the gun [[Tal Grund]], his ultimate goal was to gain influence in both the Harmonian government and the Howling Voice Guild, allowing him to create a climate of fear and power. Due to his pursuit of strength, he acquired the epithet "Zaj of the Black Moon" from those who knew his dark inner nature.


At some point he would acquire the fearful epiteth Zaj of the Black Moon from those who knew his dark inner nature.
===Political career===
[[File:Nash attacks Zaj.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Zaj was motivated by revenge and an expensive tailoring bill.]]
He maneuvered himself into the most influential noble family in Harmonia, the Latkje household, under the alias of a tutor. Dedicated to his goal, he altered himself entirely, becoming Zaj Quiroz. By adopting a false name, hair color, and personality as a tutor he worked to win the family's favor. Zaj eventually became engaged to [[Julie Latkje]], further solidifying his position.


===Political career===
Zaj's plot to gain power included poisoning Julie's father through the use of guild poisons, bringing him closer to achieving his ambitions. However, [[Nash Latkje]], who had also spent time in the guild, uncovered his plan and attacked Zaj on the eve of his wedding to Julie, leaving him for dead.
[[File:Nash attacks Zaj.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Zaj was motivated by revenge and an expensive tailoring bill.]]He would maneuver himself into the most influential noble family in Harmonia, the Latkje household, as a tutor. Dedicated to his goal, he altered himself entirely; his name, Zaj, hair color and personality as a tutor were all false. Worming his way into the family's good graces, he would eventually become engaged to [[Julie Latkje]].


He poisoned Julie's father through his guild poisons, thus getting him closer to a position of power in the household. However, when [[Nash Latkje|Nash]], who had also spent time in the guild, uncovered his plot, he attacked Zaj on the eve of his wedding to Julie and fled, leaving him for dead.
Although it was believed that Zaj died from the poison of the [[Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss]], he managed to survive with the help of remedies from the Howling Voice Guild. Taking on a new identity as Thanatos Crawford, he seized control of the declining [[Temple Faction]] Crawford family, allowing him to re-enter Harmonian politics and maintain considerable influence with the Howling Voice Guild.  


Although Zaj was thought to be dead from the poison of the [[Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss]], he managed to survive thanks to the remedies of the Howling Voice Guild. Harboring intense hatred towards Nash, Zaj manipulated events in [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]] to have Nash wanted by the [[Highland Army]].
[[File:Zaj and Nash duel.jpg|thumb|right|220px|"Ugh, I guess I'll parry this..."]]
Harboring intense hatred towards Nash, Zaj manipulated events in [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]] to make Nash a wanted man by the [[Highland Army]]. His ultimate plan was to make it appear as if Nash had failed his mission and was killed in action. When this plan failed, Zaj confronted Nash in [[Greenhill City]], seeking the day he could return to [[Crystal Valley]].


He had hoped to make it look like Nash had bungled his mission, getting him killed in action. When this plan failed, he confronted Nash in [[Greenhill City]], looking forward to the day he would return to [[Crystal Valley]].
Eventually, Zaj would reveal himself and confront Julie, announcing that their wedding was back on. However, Nash's return to Crystal Valley led to a final confrontation at [[Klotzeo Church]], where Zaj fought a fierce battle but was ultimately defeated and killed by Nash in a final duel.


[[File:Zaj and Nash duel.jpg|thumb|right|220px|"Ugh, I guess I'll parry this..."]]Many, including Julie, thought Zaj dead. However, Zaj survived and stepped back into the shadows, using the Howling Voice Guild to attempt to avenge his wounds at Nash's hands. He also began to cultivate a new identity for himself, allowing himself to re-enter Harmonian politics under the alias of Thanatos Crawford after taking over the declining [[Temple Faction]] Crawford family.
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|238|[[Zaj (CS card 238)|Zaj]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}


As Crawford, he would become the head of Harmonia's [[Temple Faction]]. He would also gain considerable influence with the [[Howling Voice Guild]], using their agents to try and thwart Nash. Eventually, he would confront Julie, announcing that their wedding was back on. However, Nash returned to Crystal Valley and, after continuously escaping his henchmen, Zaj would confront him face-to-face at [[Klotzeo Church]]. There, he fought a fierce battle but was defeated and killed by Nash in a final duel.
{{CS list|CS2-286|[[Nash & Zaj (CS card CS2-286)|Nash & Zaj]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}


==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS list|CS2-569/R238|[[Zaj (CS card CS2-569)|Zaj]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Zaj Quiroz.png|[[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Zaj Quiroz.png|[[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Zaj (Card Stories 238).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Zaj (Card Stories 238).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 250, 252-3
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 250, 252-3


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{{Short description|Nemesis of Nash Latkje who aims for revenge on Harmonia}}
{{Short description|Nemesis of Nash Latkje who aims for revenge on Harmonia}}

Latest revision as of 21:08, 11 January 2025

Zaj Quiroz
Artwork by Yashioka Shō
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
439
Age
22 (G1 & G2)
Biographical Information
From
Sanadia, Holy Kingdom of Harmonia
Meta Information
Appearances

Zaj Quiroz (ザジ・キュイロス, Zaji Kyuirosu), also known by the alias Thanatos Crawford (サナトス・クロフォード, Sanatosu Kurofōdo), is the main antagonist of Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 and Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. Zaj is a survivor of Harmonian annexation who burns with hatred for his conquerors.

History

Early life and education

Zaj Quiroz, his real name unknown, grew up in annexed Sanadia, a country that resisted and fell to the subjugation of the neighboring Holy Kingdom of Harmonia during a time when Harmonia was actively expanding its territory in the 420s-430s.

As per Harmonian assimilation policy, citizens of annexed territories, including Zaj, received Harmonian 3rd-Class citizenship. This meant that Zaj, like all Sanadian children, was sent to affluent households in Crystal Valley to work and be educated in Harmonian ways.

Upon his return to Sanadia at the age of 13, Zaj witnessed the internalized hate towards Sanadia and the romanticization of Harmonian values among his own people. This experience left him with a burning desire for vengeance against Harmonia, which led him to undertake the membership test for the Howling Voice Guild. Despite being over the acceptance age, he successfully qualified for the guild.

Becoming a squire-class gunner and wielding the gun Tal Grund, his ultimate goal was to gain influence in both the Harmonian government and the Howling Voice Guild, allowing him to create a climate of fear and power. Due to his pursuit of strength, he acquired the epithet "Zaj of the Black Moon" from those who knew his dark inner nature.

Political career

Zaj was motivated by revenge and an expensive tailoring bill.

He maneuvered himself into the most influential noble family in Harmonia, the Latkje household, under the alias of a tutor. Dedicated to his goal, he altered himself entirely, becoming Zaj Quiroz. By adopting a false name, hair color, and personality as a tutor he worked to win the family's favor. Zaj eventually became engaged to Julie Latkje, further solidifying his position.

Zaj's plot to gain power included poisoning Julie's father through the use of guild poisons, bringing him closer to achieving his ambitions. However, Nash Latkje, who had also spent time in the guild, uncovered his plan and attacked Zaj on the eve of his wedding to Julie, leaving him for dead.

Although it was believed that Zaj died from the poison of the Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss, he managed to survive with the help of remedies from the Howling Voice Guild. Taking on a new identity as Thanatos Crawford, he seized control of the declining Temple Faction Crawford family, allowing him to re-enter Harmonian politics and maintain considerable influence with the Howling Voice Guild.

"Ugh, I guess I'll parry this..."

Harboring intense hatred towards Nash, Zaj manipulated events in Highland to make Nash a wanted man by the Highland Army. His ultimate plan was to make it appear as if Nash had failed his mission and was killed in action. When this plan failed, Zaj confronted Nash in Greenhill City, seeking the day he could return to Crystal Valley.

Eventually, Zaj would reveal himself and confront Julie, announcing that their wedding was back on. However, Nash's return to Crystal Valley led to a final confrontation at Klotzeo Church, where Zaj fought a fierce battle but was ultimately defeated and killed by Nash in a final duel.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
238 Zaj Free Booster Pack Vol.2


CS2-286 Nash & Zaj Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3


CS2-569/R238 Zaj Free Remake Booster


Gallery

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 92, 115-6, 117
  2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 250, 252-3


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