Zappa

Zappa, the blacksmith of the Toran Army

 

"Ay... I'll this done soon."

Stats

Birthday: c. 968

Age: 59

Freiheit Debut: "A dagger of death! Black Hearts' worse nightmare?"

Element: Fire

Family:

• Zippa (wife)
• Karsh (son)

Star: Chiko Star ~ The Lonely Star

Official Theme Song(s): N/A

Voice Actor: Michael Mcconnohie

Seiyuu: Banjo Ginga

Background Information

Zappa, the rough and tough father of Karsh, is the chief blacksmith for the Acacia Dragoons. Born on the Zenan Mainland, he somehow made his way to El Nido and came into the service of the Dragoons. He probably was a Deva with Radius and Garai; the three tore up the battlefield together. Zappa also cultivated an interesting in smithing at this time; he soon met Zippa, his wife, and the three looked far and wide for the Rainbow Shell. They did not succeed in finding it, and after retiring from the Dragoons, Zappa opened his own smithy in Termina and raised his son Karsh there. He fashioned all kinds of weapons for use with the Acacia Dragoons; his son eventually became a Deva in the same tradition of his father. However, tragedy struck after Lynx led an expedition to the Dead Sea. Karsh was frozen and phased out of time, and never returned; this adversely affected Zappa, whose work was disrupted by bouts of sorrow and loss of motivation. Regardless, Zappa pressed on in his craft until 1020 A.D., when he finally shut down the smithy and dismissed his Apprentice. He noted that he would seek the Rainbow Shell once more. He met Serge before his journey began, and decided to accompany the boy; along the way, he found his deceased son among the dead in the Dead Sea. He came to grips with his son's death, and also found the Rainbow Shell, which he learned to forge by working with his dimensional counterpart. He planned to open a new smithy after the journey's end.

Season Five ~ Cult of the Watchers

Zappa joined the Toran Army only because Serge asked for his assistance. Apparently he was hiding out in Gregminster and needed someone to help him pay for his bill. Since then he has been the working blacksmith of the army. Because of him, the Fire Spears were reconstructed and the Battle Ship's production doubled.

Season Six ~ Tempus Edax Rerum

Zappa continues to work as the blacksmith.

Eve of the Climax

During the night before the attack on Xadron, Zappa continues to work on weapons and other items. Black Wargreymon, Black Metal Garurumon, and Cedric stay in his smithy to keep him company and help.

Jiendo Arc

Zappa doesn't appear in the Jiendo Arc until after her defeat. He's seen on the Battle Ship celebrating the Toran Army's possible final victory.

How to Recruit

If 'Freiheit' was ever a game, this is how to recruit Zappa:

After reclaiming your castle, put Serge in your party and head to Gregminster. Speak to Zappa in the inn and ask for his help. Flip the bill for 3000 potch to recruit him.