Zoa

Zoa is a location in TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga. It is a region whose people have been in conflict with the settles from the continent of Jugd and their descendants for centuries. Its people have been persecuted by the Kingdom of Reeve for centuries, and this fact fuels their desire to destroy everyone who is not Zoan. The people of Zoa have traditionally worshiped the fabled Dark God Gerxel. Until five years prior to the storyline, it consisted of two kingdoms and a dukedom: Canaan, Barge, and Sofia.

After Kalbazan drank the blood of Miradona and became the dark dragon known as Gerxel, the Zoa Empire was established. The newly-established empire began to conquer the continent of Lieberia, enslaving and killing everyone who did not worship Gerxel. However, the empire was eventually destroyed by the hero Garlon and Miradona's daughter Utna. After the empire dissolved, the Zoan people formed the Gerxel Church, a cult scheming to resurrect Gerxel and restore the empire.

Twenty years prior to the game's events, King Bahanuke of Canaan declared war on the Gerxel Church in order to preserve peace on Lieberia. However, he later signed a treaty with the church after he was seduced by one of his concubines, Karla, who was a witch of Zoa sent to manipulate him. Following this, Canaan invaded Barge and Sofia, and the three united into the reborn Zoa Empire.

During the game, the Gerxel Church is led by Gwenchaos, who seeks to resurrect Gerxel to destroy humanity. The people of Zoan descent, unaware of this true intentions, follow Gwenchaos because they believe that he will create a world where they do not have to suffer from prejudice.

Notable Characters of Zoan Heritage

 * Karla - A witch from the Zoa Empire posing as Bahanuke's concubine
 * Zeek - A dark knight of the Zoa Empire and Karla's younger brother
 * Shigen - A member of the Sealion Pirates and Karla's son
 * Sierra - A witch who defected from the Zoa Empire and Shigen's friend
 * Yoda - The renowned Dark Swordmaster of Zoa and Julia's father
 * Julia - The daughter of Yoda and Shigen's adopted sister
 * Temsin - A former soldier of Zoa who is now the king of Arial