The illuminated Marzid[1] was the eleventh Sun-King of the Carja tribe.
History[]
Succeeding Sun-King Nahasis, Sun-King Marzid was known for his artistic and visionary nature, being a painter and overseeing the construction of art in his image throughout Meridian.[1]
The Citadel as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn.
During the sixth year of his reign, Marzid visited the little-used fortress of Sunfall. There in the desert heat, Marzid received a vision of an ornate Citadel with a dome of metal so polished it would greet the dawn and catch the rays of the Sun's last shining at dusk. At once, he ordered the dedication of the Sundom's resources to building the Citadel, which would serve as his summer palace for many years. Marzid brought many members of the Sun-Court, nobles and artisans with him, transforming Sunfall from a little-used fortress to an artisan city with a prominent place in the Sundom's culture.[2]
Death[]
Marzid died in the Citadel at Sunfall,[2] his illness caused by prolonged exposure to toxic fumes from his own beloved paints.[1] For his state funeral, a line of torches was laid across the Daybrink, ensuring that he would go in light as his body was brought to the Alight for burial.[2]
Marzid was succeeded by his older brother, the Radiant Hivas.
Trivia[]
- Marzid is the earliest Sun-King for whom records of his length of reign can be found ("many years" more than six years).
- Marzid referred to Verdant Blooms as "Hidden Wisdom".[3]
- When starting the quest Honor The Fallen, the Sun-Priest Mournful Namman mentions his sun-robes were originally dyed red with cinnabar. Cinnabar contains mercury, which is highly toxic and causes psychotic reactions, and could be what led to the death of Marzid and later caused Sun-King Jiran to go mad.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Sun-Kings
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 History of Sunfall
- ↑ Item description of the Verdant Bloom.