Ezran is the King of Katolis,[6] the son of King Harrow and Queen Sarai, the younger maternal half-brother of Callum, the nephew of Amaya, the grandson of King Atticus, as well as a descendant of the Orphan Queen.
Along with Callum, Bait, and Rayla, he returned the Dragon Prince, Azymondias, to his mother, the Dragon Queen Zubeia, to establish peace between the humans and the inhabitants of Xadia. Two years later, he regrouped with his friends to embark on a new quest of preventing the liberation of Aaravos.
Appearance[]
Ezran is a young human boy with light brown skin and wide, light blue eyes. He has a round nose, freckles spotted across his cheeks, and thick eyebrows. On his head grows a fluffy, dark brown afro, which extends mainly upwards and does not grow much further than past his neck. As a child, he wore a red, long-sleeved shirt adorned with gold accents, a brown belt with a gold buckle, dark brown trousers, and dark gray and brown boots. When acting out his role as the new King of Katolis, he wore a dark red cape with white fur sown into it over his shoulders, as well as the Katolian crown that he inherited from his father.
Two years later as a tween, Ezran wears a shirt and pants closely resembling that of his father Harrow, as well as a silver crown forged from Harrow's sword.[7] His hair is no longer styled as voluminously, instead is combed back at the front and tied back into a pigtail. On his back he carries a brown bag equipped with several buttons, including a pair of wings centering the Moon Primal's symbol, a unicorn, Zym's broken egg, the uneven towers of Katolis, a flag with the letters "EZ", as well as an Archangel Lunaris. Additionally, the shoulder straps of his bag possesses three buttons that represent a Banther, a jelly tart, and the crest of the Standing Battalion.
Personality[]
Ezran is a compassionate boy and a pacifist. He is described as brave and strong by Rayla, which was evident when he risked his life to save the unhatched Azymondias by diving into an icy lake to rescue his egg after Rayla had accidentally dropped it into the water.[8] He is also known to be selfless, as he often puts others before his own needs. Knowing neither Zym nor his kingdom would be safe until the Dragon Prince was returned to Xadia and peace would be established, Ezran decided to go home to take his place as the rightful king to play his part.
According to Corvus, Ezran had already shown more courage, strength, and grace most kings have shown in their lifetime during his short reign. Like his father, he is caring and considerate towards the people of Katolis, not wishing for anyone innocent to fight in a war that can be prevented. However, Ezran is aware that he can not be the king his father was, instead deciding to forge his own path, one that was not determined by the mistakes and history of the past, as his father had wished for him.[9]
Due to being an outcast in his childhood, Ezran generally feels more comfortable around animals, as he finds it easy to see things from their point of view and has developed a certain level of empathy, which allows him to understand their feelings and thoughts.[10] His love for animals also grants him the instinct to rescue them from danger. However, such compassion can sometimes cause him and his friends to make dangerous enemies.[11]
Ezran tends to be more truthful, trusting, and honest than Callum, which was shown when he wanted to tell their aunt Amaya the truth about their quest. He is not bound to prejudice like his father and was quick to put aside any negative claims made about elves by other humans.
Despite all his strengths, Ezran's innocence and kind heart come with a naivety that tends to become dangerous for him. Because of his naive personality, he did not suspect Soren's aim to kill him in a zip-line he had built, until the suspicions were proven by an illusion cast by Lujanne.[12] He was also willing to give Viren a second chance, although it could have resulted in his death if Soren had not intervened and if Viren would not have turned out to be a decoy.[13]
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Quirky and lighthearted, Ezran is an eccentric kid who has always had trouble making friends — with humans, at least. He has an amazing ability to befriend animals, and his best friend is his pet grumpy Glow Toad, Bait. Ezran doesn't quite understand the weight of his crown yet, and spends his princely freedom exploring the darkest, most secret nooks and crannies of Katolis Castle. |
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Skills and Abilities[]
Animal Communication[]
Ezran has an affinity with animals and is capable of understanding their feelings and expressions,[15] which is showcased through his relationship with Bait and other creatures, as well as his ability to hear Azymondias' heartbeat when he had not yet hatched. After he hatched, Ezran's affinity expanded into a telepathic connection to the young dragon.
Due to his ability to communicate with animals, Ezran can ride on their backs with ease; from wild Banthers, to Moon Phoenixes, and even dragons. Because of his ability, he also has accurate knowledge about some animals; like when he was able to tell a real spider from a fake one, or appease a Banther.[15][16]
Telepathic Connection[]
Due to their strong bond, Ezran has developed a telepathic connection with Azymondias, feeling when the young dragon is worried or scared.[16] This feat is exhibited when they are both taking a nap and move in synchronization, even flicking Bait away from them.[17] His telepathic advantage gave the team an advantage like Zym flying to the top of the rock and reveals the path to Xadia for Rayla and Callum,[16] and later alarming them that Viren and Aaravos are going to capture him after Claudia notified them as a distraction.[13] When Zym allows Ezran to do so, Ezran is able to see through the dragon's eyes. This connection also confers other sensory information to Ezran as well, such as hearing and taste, which Ezran discovered to his disgust when Zym ate a butterfly while flying.[18] However, there are some limitations, since during their journey to the lair of Rex Igneous, Ezran could not feel his connection with Zym after the latter seemingly sacrificed himself to save his friends from the aggressive earthen creatures. Regardless, Ezran was relieved after Zym revealed that he survived such dangerous encounter.[19]
Other Skills[]
Ezran is a prodigious public speaker and is extremely persuasive, able to calm and reason with humans, elves, and dragons alike.
Trivia[]
- The name "Ezran" is the English extension of the name Ezra, who was a biblical character, which means "helper" or "court helper".[20]
- Ezran's favorite jelly tart flavor is persimmon.[21]
- Ezran's "Dungeons & Dragons" character would most likely be a ranger or a druid.[22] In a skit to promote the "Tales of Xadia" game, he picked a necromancer.[23]
- Ezran was originally supposed to go with Rayla and Callum to Xadia at the end of Season 2, but the writers decided to let him return to Katolis because they realized that Ezran would feel obligated to take on his responsibilities as king and they wanted to explore that.[24]
- Ezran was very briefly named "Finlay" (FIN-lee) in early development.[25]
- Ezran used to be 8 years old in early development.[26]
- Ezran never goes anywhere without his backpack[10] and likes to decorate it with patches and pins of his favorite things.[27]
- From his early concept phases, Ezran and Bait were designed together as a pair.[27]
- Ezran likes to play hide-and-seek, other games with friends and pets, any creature he meets, as well as jelly tarts. He dislikes war, fighting, cruelty, and excessively mushy peas.[10]
- Ezran's decision to sacrifice his crown in return for the safety of his people was inspired by Aslan's sacrifice in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe".[28]
- Even as a baby, Ezran's hair was as untamable as his appetite for jelly tarts.[27]
Appearances[]
Book One - Moon
- 101. "Echoes of Thunder"
- 102. "What is Done"
- 103. "Moonrise"
- 104. "Bloodthirsty"
- 105. "An Empty Throne"
- 106. "Through the Ice"
- 107. "The Dagger and the Wolf"
- 108. "Cursed Caldera"
- 109. "Wonderstorm"
Book Two - Sky
- 201. "A Secret and a Spark"
- 202. "Half Moon Lies"
- 203. "Smoke and Mirrors"
- 204. "Voyage of the Ruthless"
- 205. "Breaking the Seal"
- 206. "Heart of a Titan"
- 207. "Fire and Fury"
- 208. "The Book of Destiny"
- 209. "Breathe"
Book Three - Sun
- 301. "Sol Regem" (no lines)
- 302. "The Crown"
- 303. "Ghost"
- 304. "The Midnight Desert"
- 305. "Heroes and Masterminds"
- 306. "Thunderfall"
- 307. "Hearts of Cinder"
- 308. "Dragonguard"
- 309. "The Final Battle"
Book Four - Earth
- 401. "Rebirthday"
- 402. "Fallen Stars"
- 403. "Breathtaking"
- 404. "Through the Looking Glass"
- 405. "The Great Gates"
- 406. "The Drakewood"
- 407. "Beneath the Surface"
- 408. "Rex Igneous"
- 409. "Escape from Umber Tor"
Book Five - Ocean
- 501. "Domina Profundis"
- 502. "Old Wounds"
- 503. "Nightmares & Revelations"
- 504. "The Great Bookery"
- 505. "Archmage Akiyu"
- 506. "Bait & Switch"
- 507. "Sea Legs"
- 508. "Finnegrin's Wake"
- 509. "Infantis Sanguine"
Book Six - Stars
Side Stories
Books
References[]
- ↑ Book Four, Chapter 4: "Through the Looking Glass"
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 1: "Domina Profundis"
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 9: "Infantis Sanguine"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Dragon Prince Official Website - Character Lineup
- ↑ CartoonUV Twitter - Two year timeskip
- ↑ Through the Moon
- ↑ The Royal Council
- ↑ Book One, Chapter 6: "Through the Ice"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 2: "The Crown"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Callum's Spellbook
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 6: "Bait & Switch"
- ↑ Book Two, Chapter 2: "Half Moon Lies"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Book Three, Chapter 9: "The Final Battle"
- ↑ The Dragon Prince Official Website - Characters
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Book One, Chapter 9: "Wonderstorm"
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Book Two, Chapter 9: "Breathe"
- ↑ Book Two, Chapter 5: "Breaking the Seal"
- ↑ Book Four, Chapter 6: "The Drakewood"
- ↑ Book Four, Chapter 7: "Beneath the Surface"
- ↑ Aunty Flo
- ↑ Official TPD Tumblr
- ↑ The Dragon Prince Reddit
- ↑ Zoom Into Xadia
- ↑ "The Dragon Prince Wondercon 2019 Interview with the Creators!"
- ↑ The Dragon Prince Official Tumblr - Ezran's early name
- ↑ Aaron Ehasz on Twitter
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 The Art of The Dragon Prince
- ↑ Animationscoop - Interview with the creators