Zio - what's the source of his magic?

According to the Compendium book, the ability to use magic is a genetic trait. That's why Espers can use it but people like Odin can't - Odin just doesn't have the genes for it. Dedicating studying is also needed, hence Esper Mansion being a magic school of sorts.

With that in mind, let's look at Zio. He uses magic, but there's no sign of anyone being on Motavia to teach it. Do you think Zio was born with magic ability and developed it, or did all of his power come from his association with Dark Force?

I think that Dark Force gave him the powers he has. How else would he be able to use the black wave?

What Tsu said. I feel the same way.

...or Zio is really into Dark Pagan magic and rituals.

I bet it was some kind of power situation where he has the ability to use magic and begins developing it, then Dark force comes along and promises to strengthen his powers over 10 times or something, in exchange for his service.

Atolm wrote:

What Tsu said. I feel the same way.

...or Zio is really into Dark Pagan magic and rituals.

I'd believe it!!

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I bet it was some kind of power situation where he has the ability to use magic and begins developing it, then Dark force comes along and promises to strengthen his powers over 10 times or something, in exchange for his service.

I think it was something like that, too. Dark Force really did a number on Zio, with the monster hand, the ability to brainwash others into the religion, and all that. There had to be some reason for Zio being chosen as DF's envoy. If Zio could use magic already, that would be a good start.

I think Zio, starts like a magician, but no the DF comes along with him; Zio, in his madness of create a cult cause is no cult in motavia, begans to study all sorts of magics an invocations, and in the end, he found a book, on wich is a method for invocation the DF power and he be able to use Black Wave.
If you look at the Zio´s battle, he make a move to make appear th DF, and use the Black Wave.
It´s like a possesion.

i think zio was just a normal guy who lived in kadary but then ended up getting possessed by dark force, then he began his construction of his castle, starting a cult, and eventually leading up to the events where PSIV began

I wonder if Zio's armor might have been part of the source of his power? It's very unique.

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Well, Lashiec had pollitcal influence/power but zio didn't...

No one on Motavia had that kind of power in Zio's time. The government had completely fallen to pieces. Zio didn't possess real power at first, but he definitely seemed to gain it as his reputation spread.