Overview
Zhulkar is a child of Ozaith, the governor of Brahzûn, and a powerful Ulzathir mage in Zain's command. His region is vital to Ulzathir's textile supply through ibrashi farming. He repeatedly returns to his ibrashi farms after military duties. A scar runs down his neck, and he wears Ulzathir's black robes while serving in Zain's army.
Zain's Command
After taking power, Zain relies on Zhulkar's skills for Ulzathir's military work instead of leaving him only in Brahzûn's regional government and ibrashi farms. Qadir asks him to prepare the army, and Zain later visits Brahzûn to spar with him. Zhulkar also intercepts Virel and Remus when they investigate Brahzûn's wool supply and military buildup.
During the Attack on Ishtanur, Zhulkar overpowers Vianna, fights Aelius, and then falls back behind the capital's divine and cosmic shields. He refuses Simon's demand to stand down because he believes surrender would kill Ozaith's children and leave Ulzathir leaderless. The defense holds, and Qadir credits him with successfully defending the capital.
Zhulkar later joins Zain and Qadir in the strike toward Thalassai. At Pyrenis, Cassian intercepts him before he reaches the port. Their fight ends when a massive outside blast devastates the coast; Zhulkar clears debris and withdraws wounded.
Abilities and Temperament
Zhulkar is a half-god and a powerful combat mage using aether and cosmic magic. He flies, restrains enemies in midair, manipulates weight and movement, forms layered cosmic shields, creates cosmic detonations, and fires narrow ray attacks. His strength makes him a serious opponent for Aelius and Cassian. He openly admits that Aelius outclasses him.
Zhulkar is casual, sardonic, and reluctant to be pulled away from Brahzûn. He jokes through orders, avoids unwinnable fights, and prefers ibrashi farms and wool shipments to command duty. He defends Ishtanûr and refuses surrender terms when he believes Ulzathir's stability is at stake.
Relationships
Zhulkar follows Zain's command alongside Qadir, Khezriya, Ishqari, and Archibald. He is Ozaith's child and oversees Brahzûn's ibrashi economy. His opponents include Vianna, Aelius, Simon, and Cassian.