Zhulkar is the governor of Brahzûn in Ulzathir and a son of Ozaith. His region produces textiles from ibrashi wool, an important resource for Ulzathir. He prefers governing the weaving city and relaxing to fighting. Zain values his power and wants him to contribute more to the military.
Appearance
Zhulkar has a prominent scar running down his neck.
Magic
He uses aether and cosmic magic, controlling gravity for flight and restraint and casting shields and thin rays.
Zhulkar is the governor of Brahzûn in Ulzathir and a son of Ozaith. He prefers tending his ibrashi farms to military service, but fought for Zain before accepting Anshar as emperor.
Appearance
He has medium length brown hair and a large scar running down his neck.
Magic
Zhulkar uses aether and cosmic magic. He controls gravity to restrain opponents, force them downward and propel himself through the air. His cosmic magic includes shields and thin rays.
History
Zain's rule
Zhulkar governed Brahzûn, organizing the production and delivery of ibrashi wool. He had sparred with Zain when Zain was younger and resumed their duels when asked to help him train.
After the conquest of Rimvold, Zain put him in charge of defending Ishtanûr, with Qadir under his command. Zhulkar trained the defenders and fought Vianna and Aelius when Haverloch attacked. He sought negotiations with Simon, but refused guarded refuge in Haverloch because he wanted to return to his farm and feared the execution of Ozaith's children. The attackers eventually withdrew.
He joined Zain's attack on Pyrenis, breaking through its ocean wall and fighting Cassian. When the battle's explosions struck them both, Zhulkar abandoned the attack and escaped south. Later, he again defended Ishtanûr and fought Aelius as Thalassai's forces attacked the capital.
Anshar and the council
After Zain's defeat, Anshar persuaded Cassian to spare his surviving siblings. Zhulkar endorsed Anshar as emperor and returned to his farms. He negotiated ibrashi wool exports with Virel and reluctantly attended the Valrindor Council in Melandor, unwilling to disappoint Anshar.
Thalena's account
In Thalena's Shores of Eternity, Anshar sent Zhulkar with the council's force to Ithyreon. He helped propel their skyship with aether magic. During the fighting beneath Kharad, he was knocked into a green pool when powerful darkness creatures overwhelmed the force.
Relationships
- Anshar: His older brother secured his survival after the war. Zhulkar accepts his requests despite resenting the work they involve.
- Zain: Zhulkar was his friend and sparring partner. He served as a commander despite preferring farming, but questioned whether they should surrender as their enemies prepared to attack Ishtanûr.