Talon
Talon is the name taken by Derek Maza after Sevarius mutated him into a sort of winged panther-like humanoid.
History
After his transformation, he took command of the other Mutates, eventually re-entering Xanatos' service, due to his belief that only Xanatos would be able to cure him. Goliath and Elisa revealed to him, however, that Xanatos was the very one responsible for his metamorphosis to begin with, and at last Talon realized this to be the truth.
Talon and the other Mutates then left Xanatos' service and set up a home for themselves in the Labyrinth.
There they took the local homeless people under their protection, forming a community of sorts. Talon became the informal leader, but never saw himself as that; his reluctance to assume the responsibility of leadership allowed Fang to carry out a coup, setting himself up as the ruler of the Labyrinth and temporarily imprisoning Talon. The trio, Hudson, and Maggie rescued him, however, and Talon recognized at last the need to take command, and promptly assumed that role of leading the community in the Labyrinth.
Talon and Maggie have already developed a relationship, and will eventually get married. Talon currently serves as an ally to the gargoyles, if a not quite enthusiastic one; he has some difficulties getting along with them still. He also maintains a grudge against Xanatos for transforming him into a Mutate.
Despite his dramatically altered appearance, Derek was received joyously by his worried family when Elisa brought them to see him. The Mazas' ability to see past his changed form and accept Derek bodes well for their eventual acceptance of the gargoyles and Elisa's relationship with Goliath.
Appearances
- "Metamorphosis" (First Appearance)
- "The Cage"
- "Kingdom"
- "Cloud Fathers" (Mentioned Only)
- "The Reckoning"
- "Invitation Only"
- "Masque"
- "The Rock"
Production Background
Voice Actor: Rocky Carroll
