He dislikes showing weakness, Opeli, seagulls, weak cheese, and anyone who disagrees or can't keep up with him. Viren's parental style can put the siblings at odds, as Soren puts a lot of effort into gaining his love and respect, while Claudia believes he loves them unconditionally. Height [49] Erik Kain also took note of his relationship with Aaravos and its contribution to Viren's descent into villainy. [7] Most of the Dragonguard abandon their posts, leaving only Rayla's parents Tiadrin and Lain. Runaan recognizes the mirror, but refuses to reveal its nature. [20] The elf finally introduces himself as Aaravos. Viren is an ambitious, intelligent man with a one-track mind and a means-to-an-end attitude. [34], Viren was one of the three roles for which Jason Simpson auditioned; the others were Runaan and Aaravos. However, Soren, Claudia, and Harrow tend to prepare surprise parties for Viren and his closest acquaintances, which made him feel warm and cared for. CALLUM. His true form is hidden away underneath a magic spell, disguising him to look like his human form. Hair Color [25] That evening, Viren tells his subjects they will march on Xadia. Le Prince des dragons (The Dragon Prince) est une série télévisée fantasy américaine créée par Aaron Ehasz et Justin Richmond, produite par Wonderstorm, et mise en ligne depuis le 14 septembre 2018 sur Netflix. I came across The Dragon Prince on Netflix almost by mistake. Viren seems to be blind to his shortcomings, and the unexpected consequences of his actions do not drive him to reconsider similar actions in the future. [19], At the Pentarchy summit, Viren pretends to be Katolis' regent and says Xadia will attack the human kingdoms. Meanwhile he fell into an abyss with a serpent around his neck. In his true form, his skin turned a pale gray, with purple-gray markings formed around his eyes, as well as partially appearing across his face. It has been passed down through the human kingdoms since the land was divided in two, so long ago that its original owner has been lost to history. (And I’m sure it will be the unpopular kind.) Aaravos Viren is not the first human to possess this mysterious staff. If it were so the words would have been easy, like taking the oath to be High Mage. The Dragon Prince — The fandom @ Viren: 1.5M ratings 277k ratings See, that’s what the app is perfect for. Aanya: Viren, you remind me of a Russian doll Aanya : because you’re so full of yourself. It was so simple; merely convey that he wished to give his life for his King. [51] Nelson, writing for The Verge, appreciated the way the second season uses flashbacks and his intention to prevent further tragedy His wife is named Lissa; they have a son named Soren, and a daughter named Claudia. [40] Despite this change, Ehasz thought Viren's character retained its layers, and attributes this to Simpson's performance. [22], Viren, who is languishing in a dungeon, heeds Aaravos' counsel not to give up. Callum dreams of the stars sometimes, bright and glimmering above him. He is a self-proclaimed pragmatist who is willing to do whatever it takes to save humanity, even if it includes collateral damage of a few for what he perceives to be the greater good. [11] With Harrow dead and the princes missing, Viren prepares to take the throne but news of the princes' survival interrupts the coronation. Viren was one of the first two characters to be created for The Dragon Prince alongside his son Soren, who early in development was split into Soren and Claudia. Age While his hair faded into a lighter color, now featuring a white portion in both head area and beard, his scleras have become entirely black. But now the Moonshadow assassins have a mission, and Rayla has her chance: to take vengeance for the death of the Dragon King, she must kill the human king of Katolis. Occupation He makes Viren chant a spell to create spectral versions of the elven assassins to terrorize the other monarchs. 426 notes Nov 28th, 2019. Brown A core aspect of the conflict in The Dragon Prince is the tumultuous relationship between Xadia and the Human Kingdoms, specifically, how the races of men and elves view one another.While man definitely contributed to the breakdown of their once functional relationship, the elves aren't without blame either and did more than enough to push some men, like Viren, over the edge. TDP Official Website - Item Reveal: Viren's Relic Staff, "The Dragon Prince Wondercon 2019 Interview with the Creators! Unnamed Father †Unnamed Mother †Lissa (Ex-Wife)Soren (Son)Claudia (Daughter) [32] Forbes's Erik Kain also said Viren is a complicated and sympathetic character despite his "myriad of flaws". As the former High Mage of Katolis, Viren is an expert in magic, especially dark magic. Opeli and the other members refuse because only a monarch has the authority to do so. [53] Radulovic and Marshall said one of Viren's most compelling traits is his relatability, noting while his relationship with his children—especially Claudia—does not absolve him, his desire to "leave a legacy behind for his children [is] an empathetic motivation to his drastic deeds" helps humanize him. Callum rescues Rayla, but Viren falls to his death. In the second season, he fails to unite the other four human kingdoms against the elves and dragons, and allies with Aaravos, a mysterious Startouch elf who lives inside a magic mirror, and their relationship continues in the show's third season, in which they align with most of the human kingdoms to invade Xadia. He prefers the fanciest of desserts on his birthday: small, tart-sized dark magic crème brûlée, blow torched to perfection by Claudia, using a spell only she knows. [9] Viren presents a two-headed Soulfang Serpent, a cobra-like snake that can drain people's souls, which he proposes to use to switch Harrow's soul with that of another person and save Harrow's life. There is still one scene in the series where the different eye color can be spotted but is unrevealed which scene that is. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. note: This article contains spoilers for The Dragon Prince season 2.] However, after stealing the light of the Sunfire Elves, he steps forwards to war in a form that is much closer to his true form. Im sure we will find out in the future that there was more to her death. Viren's model used to have purple eyes before they were recolored, due to fearing it would be too close to Rayla's eyes. It’s rare for Netflix to renew any of its franchise in such a short time. Cunning, ambitious, and bold, Viren has a vision of a great future for humanity, and will go to any length to achieve it. [26], On the way to Xadia, Aaravos asks Viren how he slew the Dragon King; Viren tells the tale. While assumed dead by his enemies, he is very well alive, after Claudia resurrected him.[3]. He does not seem to mind sacrificing others in pursuit of his fight. They find the Dragon King at his lair and kill him by turning him to stone. Strangely, the staff seems to be elven crafted. Viren is not without redeeming traits, though. He has a neat goatee that is dotted with gray. [7] As part of the plan to conquer Xadia, Viren enters Lux Aurea, the home of the Sunfire elves. There, he receives a phone call from a mysterious new client that will change his life. Based on this imagery, I understand why he was so freaked out when he woke up in a barren wasteland of corpses. Although Viren prefers to use magic or manipulation to defeat his enemies, he is a capable close-range fighter, which was shown when he temporarily held his ground against Tiadrin and Lain, two elite elven warriors of the Dragonguard. However, the finale threw a wrench in the works when it was revealed Viren’s daughter Claudia had resurrected him from death and Aaravos had spun himself a cocoon and was busy metamorphosizing into a new, probably more evil form. From inside the mirror, the spell teleports a caterpillar that crawls onto Viren's ear and allows the two to speak. Viren is a fictional character in the American–Canadian fantasy computer-animated web television series The Dragon Prince, which has been aired on Netflix since 2018. His eyes were originally purple until the team saw the first colored render and realized his eye color was too similar to Rayla's. He also orders that the soldiers that refused to join his army in battle should be humiliated by wearing a "weak link" badge and be ostracized in society as cowards and traitors, regardless of what their real motives were or the desire for peace they may have had. This paranoia is expressed in a desire to subjugate the inhabitants of Xadia to protect humanity. Dark magic is performed by siphoning magical energy from magical creatures. Viren and Lissa often argue over the former's use of dark magic and eventually they divorce. Ask us anything! It’s too soon to tell if it’s for better or worse. Open in app; Facebook; Tweet; Reddit; Mail; Embed; Permalink ; jal-the-jinxed liked this . There is nothing he won't do to achieve his goals, at times relying on deception or exploiting other creatures for their magic. [32] Ehasz also said Viren believes only his role as a father, especially to Claudia, can challenge his desire to be a "great figure". He settles in to observe more intently. A page for describing Recap: Dragon Prince S 3 E 6 Thunderfall. In his true form, his skin turned a pale grey, with purple-grey markings formed around his eyes, as well as partially appearing across his face. [34] All magic originates from one of six Primal Sources; the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, the Earth, the Sky, and the Ocean. [48] Polygon's Samantha Nelson described him as a nuanced antagonist throughout the series[49] and in a separate review, Petrana Radulovic and Cass Marshall described him as a "compelling villain". The Elves battle against humans to revenge for the death of the Dragon King. The conclusion to The Dragon Prince season 3 suggested that peace might be restored between humans, elves and dragons. Ahling's son Prince Kasef works with Viren to wage war on Xadia. [23] When his children visit him, he learns the egg has hatched. Viren is unwilling to consider alternative perspectives, forcing his ideas on those around him. He claims that even his most egregious actions are necessary. Viren uses the strange relic to amplify and strengthen his dark magic spells, but perhaps it holds greater secrets. The Dragon Prince season 2 ends with a scene of sweet triumph that is much more important than it initially appears.. [Ed. Simpson also noted the change from the first two seasons, during which Viren "could always believe there was a reason [for his actions]". Three of the other four leaders state they will back Viren if the decision is unanimous. The first Dragon Prince graphic novel, Through the Moon, hits shelves today, and it delves into the aftermath of that big battle at the end of season three. Alongside Viren, who still hasn't proven whether or not he is actually a true villain, and Soren, who was willing to kill his father if it meant the end of the war between humans and elves, Claudia may end up on Aaravos' side to keep her family from falling apart. ", "Why The Dragon Prince's Viren makes such a compelling villain", "Early shot of Viren (left) and final (right) from episode 2. His relationships with other characters, such as Harrow and his children, have also been praised for humanizing him. 6'2"[1] Zubeia reawakens and rejoices in seeing her son alive and elves and humans united in friendship. Despite his ruthlessness, Viren was once a caring father, husband, and people-person, and had a good relationship with his family. Viren keeps a hidden terrarium in the Katolis castle filled with Sunray Monarch butterflies that he caught near Xadia's borders and has been keeping them in good condition ever since so he can use them to conceal his true appearance.[6]. Despite making Viren the story's villain, Ehasz and Richmond wrote him as a "flawed [and] complicated" pragmatist because they felt this moral ambiguity made the character rounder and more interesting, providing better storytelling opportunities. [43] At one point, he performs a spell that involves the killing of a butterfly, which appears to reinvigorate him. Debut It will continue to pivot around the region of Xaldia with segments of magic in a recounted world. ", https://dragonprince.fandom.com/wiki/Viren?oldid=31738. [40], In the world of The Dragon Prince, only magical creatures can use magic because they have magical energy within them. [35] Simpson had initially wanted to play Runaan; he was disappointed to be cast as Viren but quickly realized Viren was a "once in a lifetime" role and liked the character's complexity. However, the more often he uses these spells, his body begins to change in appearance: Viren is also able to successfully perform sky magic with the aid of a Sky Primal Stone and later with the assistance of Aaravos: Initially, when Aaravos channeled his magic into him, Viren could perform the spells that Aaravos cast by projecting them through his staff. Male Dragon Prince Season 4: Release Date. We sit down with Luc Roderique, the voice of King Harrow, and Jason Simpson, the voice of Lord Viren to talk season one of The Dragon Prince. Viren realizes the elf cannot see him but the Startouch elf casts a spell allowing him to see Viren. If she knew that was his plan or saw him take the dragon prince egg im … Gray In reality, he is using them to betray the royal family and does not seem to care that his toxic parenting is splitting them apart. Following Harrow's assassination and the princes' disappearances, Viren assumes rulership of Katolis. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead, and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains trapped between hope and fear. [38] Simpson stated Viren's pragmatism and "cross[ing] the line" come from being someone who "sees the end result, [and] knows he can [achieve it]", even through immoral actions. Knowing Katolis does not have enough food to feed both nations, Viren plans to go to Xadia, kill the last Magma Titan, and use its heart for a ritual to boost both Katolis' and Duren's crop yields. He was also able to fight against many human guards at once, aided by the power of dark magic, though large numbers could overwhelm him. Before the last step, Viren's suspicion prompts him to stop and state he needs time to think. Two monarchs are dead and King Ahling is seriously injured. Viren traps them in ice and Tiadrin persuades him to spare the egg by appealing to his need for powerful ingredients for dark magic spells. [21] When Viren says the leaders of the other human kingdoms refuse to listen, Aaravos agrees to help him. Human A practitioner of dark magic, he often uses his abilities to help Harrow and the kingdom of Katolis. [15], In a council meeting, Viren argues the kingdoms are in danger and that they must call a summit of the Pentarchy, the five human kingdoms. He tells his children that humans have to prevail at any cost and when he uses corrupted sun magic on the human soldiers against their consent. [39], According to Ehasz, Viren wants to become a champion for humanity out of a desire to protect his kingdom and "do the right thing" but he also wants to "be great and recognized". They didn't want anyone to think he was part elf, so now they're grey! Her effective veto foils Viren's plans. Gender Critics gave Viren positive reviews and many praised the character as one of the show's best, and his ambiguous morality has often been the subject of attention. He wants Soren to frame the princes' death, and if necessary, kill them himself, because as King Harrow's heirs, they would have to succeed their father as regent. Queen Khessa's attempts to purify Viren of his dark magic give him and Aaravos access to the Sun Forge, the source of their power, and they corrupt and seize it. [50], Viren's relationship with King Harrow and especially with his children Claudia and Soren have also been praised for helping humanize the character. Katolian Past Character Death; Viren can't get over his past but his kids are determined to make him in any way they can; mage fam shenanigans ; Viren tries to get over someone and falls for someone else and hates the entire process; Sexual Tension; Plot With Porn; Alternate Universe - College/University; Claudia and Soren are in college; Summary. He dresses in mostly dark gray, black, and red robes and carries around a long silver staff with a purple gem embedded to it. Appearance Although undeniably intelligent and resourceful, Viren doesn't always think things through; as noted by Harrow and Callum, his ideas may solve problems temporarily, but ultimately make things worse in the long run. As well as his wish to conquer Xadia, he intends to capture as many magical creatures as possible to use for dark magic, without concern for the potential results. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead, and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains trapped between hope and fear. Viren used to go mud sledding with his children, although he dislikes dirty robes. This shows that despite his actions, Viren's motivation is at least partly selfless. While Viren claims he wants to risk as few lives as possible, this does not apply to the magical creatures he is willing to kill for his spells, and he is heedless of the potential consequences of this. In Sanskrit, Viren's name means "leader of heroes", which is ironically unfitting as he is one of the main antagonists of the series. This is a bonus chapter to my Modern TDP aus oneshot collection. After performing a powerful spell that traps Runaan inside a coin, Viren's face becomes "cracked, dead-seeming, [and] ice-like". Aaravos promises to stay with Viren and the caterpillar crawls into his ear. The Dragon Prince has been reunited with his mother, the Human Kingdoms and Xadia are at peace, and humans and elves alike are ready to move on. [34] Viren recites the spell he wishes to perform in reverse. The Dragon Prince is an American animated fantasy adventure television series created for Netflix by Aaron Ehasz (a head writer and director of Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Justin Richmond, two of the co-founders of Wonderstorm.They are joined by Giancarlo Volpe as executive producer, who had also worked with Ehasz on Avatar: The Last Airbender before working on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. [44], Critics often praise Viren's character and role, describing him as complex and sympathetic. 68 notes . Netflix's The Dragon Prince Season 3 stars the voices of Jack DeSena as Callum, Sasha Rojen as Ezran, Paula Burrows as Rayla, Jesse Inocalla as Soren, Racquel Belmonte as Claudia, Luc Roderique as King Harrow of Katolis and Jason Simpson as Viren. Dragon Prince is a computer-animated series which promises action, adventure, fantasy and comedy-drama. Species [14] Viren tells Soren to come back with news that the princes have perished, hinting he should kill them. Viren is a tall, thin man with pale skin, brown hair, and gray eyes. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna. The Dragon Prince season 2 ends with a scene of sweet triumph that is much more important than it initially appears.. [27] They clash with the elf-human alliance at the base of Storm Spire Mountain and Viren climbs to the peak, where he attempts to harvest the Dragon Prince's power for himself, but before the spell can be completed, Rayla tackles Viren over the cliff edge. 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