Dakkon (Total War)

Dakkon was one of the Sages of Hyrule and emperor of Death Mountain.

Etymology
Dakkon was the Volvagian and Goron word for mighty, or one who is mighty.

Physical Appearance
Dakkon was a large elder Volvagian. At nearly thirty feet high and fifty feet long, his huge snake like body was often covered in flames. He was also characterized by two smaller arms and an external skull.

Powers and Abilities
Dakkon was given the ability to control and manipulate heat, most commonly through the use of fire and explosives. Because of his massive size Dakkon could physically overpower many smaller armies. He was fond of manifesting his powers through flame breath.

Personality
Dakkon was a calm and contemplative individual, though he was known for his cruelty and oppressive tyranny. He respected bravery and rebellion against his power and often rewarded it.

Rise of Ganon
Dakkon was appointed Emperor of Death Mountain a short time before the Rise of Ganon. He quickly seized control of the entire Death Mountain range and enslaved the Gorons to his command. In 0 AG the Moblin King Ganon approached Dakkon and attempted to convince him to betray the Hylians in exchange for rulership over much of Hyrule. While he initially declined, Ganon's bravado and bluffs impressed him so much that he became willing to take the risk of rebellion. Dakkon sided with Ganon, and ordered his forces to allow them passage into the Fire Temple. When Darunia and Gorons under his command rejected the order Dakkon attacked and bit Darunia, poisoning him.

Soon after Princess Zelda I arrived on Death Mountain with her armies and orchestrated an alliance with Darunia and his Gorons. Dakkon attempted to defend the Fire Temple but was injured by Darunia in battle. With many of his fellow Volvagians slain and injured, Dakkon fled Death Mountain across Hyrule and into the Gerudo Desert. Soon after Darunia was made into the Sage of the Fire and Dakkon's powers began to slowly dwindle.

The Gerudo Wars
Dakkon and the remaining Volvagians were approached by Ganondorf and Agahnim around 95 AG and were convinced to aid the Gerudo in an invasion of Hyrule. In 101 AG Dakkon marched upon Hyrule Castle with Ganondorf's army, breaking through the gates and assaulting the city. There he was confronted by both Princess Zelda III and Rauru, who managed to impale and incapacitate him. It is unknown if he survived his injuries.

Trivia
- Dakkon's stained glass window is one of two that do not feature the three halos of the Goddesses, the other being Sulkaris. This is likely because he and Sulkaris both betrayed the Goddesses.