Aaron (The Little Merman)

Aaron is the main protagonist of Disney's The Little Merman franchise. Aaron is also the eldest son/second child of Eric and Ariel, the younger brother of Melody, the older twin brother of Justin, the older brother of Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina, the grandson of Triton and the late Athena, and the nephew of Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista and Andrina.

Biography
Aaron was born to king Eric and queen Ariel, he has an older sister named Melody, a twin brother named Justin and four younger siblings named Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina, Aaron, along with Justin was born 3 months before Melody was a year old.

When Aaron was 5 years old, his innate mystical powers and liger powers had awoken, not long after that he was (secretly) recruited into the Celestial Order, as he was perceived to have the potential to become one of the world's most powerful wizards. By becoming the apprentice of Emmanuel, the leader of the Celestial Order, he would be trained to harness his unique abilities and, so become one of the finest and most powerful wizards of the order.

Aaron rose through the ranks eventually becoming an acolyte (a master sorcerer) he became close friends with his fellow sorcerers, such as Vink, Gray, Anna and Cassandra (the latter who became his girlfriend) he also became close friends with his senior fellow sorcerers, such as Emmanuel, Barnabas, Nestor, Catherine, William, Cornelius and Malachai.

Growing up, Aaron had a close relationship with his parents, along with the rest of his siblings, he also hated the fact that he had to (secretly) repeatedly break his parents' trust by going against most stern rule; that he and his siblings were not allowed to go anywhere near the ocean (unbeknown to them at the time that this rule was enforced so ernestly due to the threat of the sea witch Morgana) however, Aaron had no choice, as it was a requirement of his wizard training by traveling the world in secret, he also hated the fact that he was to keep his status as a wizard, as well as the fact that he had magical abilities, a secret from his parents and older sister Melody, though once again it was not his choice to make as this was not his secret to tell; the only ones who knew about Aaron being a wizard, as well as a member of the Celestial Order, were his remaining siblings; Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina who were also magic users and thus members of the order themselves.

Throughout his covert exploits as a wizard, Aaron had gained vast knowledge of the magical world, particularly it's religion and culture, at some point, at the age of 9, he learned the truth from his mentor, Emmanuel; that the reason why he could understand and communicate with aquatic/marine creatures, as well as his deep-seated love of the sea, was because he was half-merman and that his beloved mother was a pure-blood mermaid and a princess of the Kingdom of Atlantica.

Angered at his mother's decision to hide Aaron's true heritage and in discovering that his life had been a lie, Aaron (initially) felt a bitter resentment towards his mother for lying to him and more so for not trusting him with the truth, even upon learning that his mother had only been trying her utmost to protect him and the rest of his siblings from the sea witch Morgana and her evil intent, until she had been found and dealt with once-and-for all; Ariel was unaware of the cause for her son's withdrawn behaviour and assumed it was as a result of his prohibition from the sea, something she understood well, as her entire being frequently yearned for the ocean.

Personality
Like both of his parents, Aaron is brave, daring, highly intelligent, headstrong, spirited, independent, wise, adventurous and curious, like his father Eric, he is shy around girls, but to a far lesser extent, also unlike his mother Ariel (when she was a teenage) and sister Melody, he is a stickler for the rules; as long as they make sense.

Aaron is very calm, level-headed, patient and mature, even in the face of temptation, Aaron heeds the words of his parents and intelligently recognizes the signs of potential danger; as he is far less likely to jump into dangerous situations than his older sister, Melody. Due to his calm and level-headed traits, he rarely loses his temper.

Aaron is very serious when it comes to his duties as both the prince/future king of Denmark and a member of the Celestial Order, despite his responsibilities, he is very relaxed. Despite his serious demeanor, Aaron has a good sense of humor, also when he is off duty, he can be cheerful, carefree and laid-back.

Despite being of royalty; Aaron is very selfless, polite, humble, modest, respectful and well mannered, he has a strong sense of justice, honor and good morals, Aaron is not only capable of acknowledging his mistakes, but he also capable of learned from them as well, he also feels guilt and remorse for his actions, especially if they have hurt the people he cares about, whether it is in a physical or emotional way; directly or indirectly.

Despite these good traits of Aaron's, he has a dark side; as he can sometimes be very aggressive towards his enemies; but only when they are threatening someone he cares about.

Aaron can also be cold, distrustful and hostel towards individuals who have wronged him, albeit; not to the point being disrespectful, even these said individuals not deserve any form of respect; for example, when he discovered the truth about his merman heritage (via Emmanuel) and that his mother, Ariel keep the truth about his heritage secret from him, even after discovering way she keep the truth from him, regarding Morgana; Aaron remained cold, bitter and distant towards his mother, despite this, he is capable of forgiveness, as it took Aaron 5 long years before he finally forgiving Ariel for deception. It also took him a long time, before he finally started to trust his mother again.

Physical appearance
Aaron has fair skin, short red hair and ice blue eyes; both his eyes become bright gold whenever he channels the power of the "liger", powers up or utilizes his hypnotic or telepathic powers.

Aaron's primary mode of dress is a white, short sleeved collared shirt, black trousers with a gold sash, and black boots whose tops are folded over to reveal a lighter black inner lining. His shirt collar is open to the point that it reveals his clavicles.

Aaron wears a far more royal outfit (but only on special occasions) it is a navy white long sleeved royal uniform; it includes a black belt with a gold buckle at the midriff; gold buttons; gold lining the collar, down the chest, and cuffs along with gold epaulettes; he wears a matching pair of white trousers with gold lining and black shoes. Aaron also he wears another military uniform; a white coat with gold buttons and two vertical gold stripes lining the chest; a white sash, a navy gold collar and cuffs with gold lining and gold epaulettes; black trousers, and black boots with gold lining at their tops. He also wears white gloves; they are similar in appearance to the ones that were worn by his father, Eric in The Little Mermaid and The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea respectively.

Aaron has the tattoos of the Celestial Order's insignia on the center of his chest, that symbolization his position as a member of the order, which can only be seen by other members of the Celestial Order or high-level magic users; unless he chooses to purposely make it visible to non-magic users and low-level magic users respectively. Aaron also possesses golden magical runes on the center of his back (that physically resembles a south african lion and a killer whale respectively, that can enhance his mystical powers) which can only be seen by high-level magic users; unless he chooses to purposely make it visible to non-magic users and low-level magic users respectively.

In Aaron's humanoid form, he physically resembles a humanoid liger, with white skin/fur, a black mane and black stripes, short ears, bright golden cat-like eyes, razor-sharp teeth/claws and a long tail.

In Aaron's animal form, he physically resembles a lion, with white skin/fur, a black mane, short ears, four paws, bright golden cat-like eyes, razor-sharp teeth/claws and a long tail.

In Aaron's merman form, he has a bright blue tail.

Powers

 * Human-Merman hybrid physiology/Power of the Liger: As a result of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses various inhuman feats; such as superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, flexibility, mobility, jumping, leaping, durability, endurance, senses, etc., as he is physically the most powerful of his siblings. Also, by channeling the power of the "liger"; Aaron's own natural physical attributes are further greatly amplified; making him extraordinarily physically powerful.
 * Superhuman strength: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more strength than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; for example, he can break metal chains, crush rock, stone, concrete, dense ice, overpower lions, tigers, great white sharks, tiger sharks and giant squids relatively easily. He is also proven to be much stronger then Ariel, Melody, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina respectively, his strength rivals, if not surpasses that of even his grandfather, Triton; who is the strongest merman in all of Atlantica, also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; he can amplify his physical strength. However, despite Aaron's incredible feats of strength, as confirmed by Aaron himself, well he is the fastest member in the entire Celestial Order, he is not the strongest; as Emmanuel is proven to be physically much stronger than him.
 * Superhuman durability: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more durability than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures, as his skin, muscle and bone tissue, are several times denser, to the point that he can feel little to no pain; for example, when Aaron fell off a cliff that was at least several feet off the ground, he survived with barely any injuries, he is even able to withstand immense underwater pressures at over 21,000 feet below sea level, if not greater. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his durability.
 * Superhuman endurance: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more endurance than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; for example, he can endure powerful blows for long periods of time. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his endurance.
 * Superhuman speed: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he can move much faster than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures on both the land and in the water; for example, he can move so fast, that he looks like blur, making it almost impossible for his opponents to see or keep up with him, he is also proven to be much faster then Melody, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina respectively, his speed surpasses that of even his mother, Ariel; who is the fastest mermaid in all of Atlantica. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger, Aaron can amplify his physical speed, allowing him to move at amazing high-hypersonic speeds, earning him the nickname the "White Flash"; ultimately making Aaron the fastest member in the entire Celestial Order.
 * Speed swimming: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he is capable of swimming at a much faster rate than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures (regardless if he is in his human, merman or avatar form) in terms of undersea travel or sea travel; for example, Aaron was able to get to King Triton's palace from Eric's kingdom in less than a day, as well as getting from Denmark to Antarctica in a similar time fashion. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger, Aaron can amplify his physical swimming speed; allowing him to got to these said places in a matter of minutes, if not seconds.
 * Superhuman agility: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more agility than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures. Aaron is also proven to be more agile then Ariel, Melody, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina respectively. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his agility, granting him cat-like agility.
 * Superhuman reflexes: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more endurance than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; for example, he can respond to attacks within seconds, he can even catch an arrow shot at him by his opponent(s). Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his reflexes, granting him cat-like reflexes.
 * Superhuman flexibility: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more flexibility than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures. By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his flexibility, granting him cat-like flexibility, he is also proven to be more flexible then Ariel, Melody, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina respectively.
 * Superhuman mobility: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more mobility than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his mobility, granting him cat-like mobility.
 * Superhuman jumping: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he can jump much higher than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures.
 * Superhuman leaping: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he can lead much further than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures.
 * Superhuman stamina: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more stamina than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; for example, Aaron can run, fight or swim in the water for long periods of time. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his stamina.
 * Superhuman senses: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he possesses far more senses than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; allowing him to see, hear and smell better than any ordinary individual of his species. By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his senses of sight, hearing and smell, he also gains cat-like eyes; granting him better eyesight.
 * Accelerated perception: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he can process information and think much faster than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures, he can also see things that are happening very fast in slow motion. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his perception.
 * Night vision: By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can see clearly in the dark, even under water, making it impossible for his opponents to sneak up on him in dark areas; unless they are magic users who can become invisible.
 * Accelerated healing factor: Due to the combination of both Aaron's human and merman heritage, he is able to heal much faster, more extensively and efficiently than normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; for example, he is able to regenerate damage cells, organs, burned skin, lost limbs, etc. He can also heal from minor injuries in a matter of seconds, but it takes him a matter of minutes to heal from serious injuries, any and all injuries will heal rapidly and perfectly without leaving a trace of the injury; Aaron's accelerated healing factor is powerful to the point that it is not only impossible for him to become drunk or intoxicated, but it is also impossible for him to increase in weight. Also, by channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can amplify his accelerated healing factor.
 * Superhuman immunity: Due to Aaron's accelerated healing factor; he is immune to most, if not all types of diseases, illnesses, sickness, drugs, poisons, toxins, etc. Although Aaron is half-merman (biologically he is more human then merman); as he is completely immune to the effects of the Trident of Atlantica and the Sword of Atlantica's powers, despite this, the Trident of Atlantica and the Sword of Atlantica respectively can at least amplify Aaron's mystical powers.
 * Underwater breathing: Due to Aaron's merman heritage, he is capable of breathing under water (regardless if he is in his human, merman or humanoid forms) despite the fact that he is biologically more human then merman; a feat that even his older sister, Melody could not achieve.
 * Thermoendurance: Due to Aaron's merman heritage; he is highly resistant to extreme warm/cold temperatures and environments.
 * Rapid adaptability: Due to Aaron's merman heritage, he is capable of rapid adaptability; for example, when Aaron turned himself into a merman by utilising his magic, he was able to learned how to swim in a few minutes, if not a few seconds and move in the same timespan, as well as quickly learning about the merpeople customs. Aaron is also capable of mastering skills at a faster pace, that would take normal humans months or even years to learn; skills such as hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, swordsmanship, knife-fighting, knife-throwing, stick-fighting, archery, marksmanship, sorcery, healing, stealth, tactical abilities, etc., it has only taken him days or weeks to learn.
 * Aquapathy: Due to Aaron's merman heritage; he is capable of speaking with aquatic fauna, as he can understand and communicate with aquatic/marine creatures.
 * Shapeshifting/Metamorphosis: Aaron can transform into a humanoid white liger at will, resembling the physical appearance of a human-liger hybrid, he still maintains complete control and awareness of all his actions, even when he is in his humanoid liger form. Aaron's physical attributes are further greatly amplified; whenever he transforms into his humanoid liger form.
 * Razor-sharp teeth: By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron possesses razor-sharp teeth, that are capable of biting through most materials; such as flesh, wood, rock, stone, concrete, ice and metal. Aaron can also extend liger fangs; even when he is still in his human form.
 * Retractable razor-sharp claws: By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron possesses five retractable razor-sharp claws on each of there hands and feet, that are capable of cutting through most materials; such as flesh, wood, rock, stone, concrete, ice and metal. Aaron can also extend liger claws; even when he is still in his human form.
 * Super sonic roar: By channeling the spirit of the liger; Aaron can release hypersonically amplified sound waves through there vocal chords, that can injure, kill, temporarily incapacitate or knockout there opponents; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, his roar makes a lion/tiger-like sound.
 * Emotional state: If Aaron gives into his emotion(s), particularly, his rage; Aaron's physical attributes are further greatly amplified.
 * Mystical connection: Aaron can connect to various forms of mystical energy; which allows him to use magic; such as having a connection to the Star Force (see mystical powers below).

Mystical powers

 * Master sorcerer: Due to years of study and practice under the tutelage of Emmanuel, Aaron has excelled, becoming an exceptionally powerful sorcerer, as his mystical powers surpass that of most members of the Celestial Order, he is also proven to be more powerful then Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina respectively, rivaled only by Vink and Uma, and surpassed only by Emmanuel, Goliath, Barnabas, Nestor, Catherine, William, Cornelius and Malachai respectively; making Aaron the world's eighth most powerful sorcerer, his powers are also greatly enhance whenever he utilizes the trident of Atlantica or the Sword of Atlantica.
 * Magic: Aaron knows several different types of magic spells; the power to create and control the elements of nature such as light, electricity, air, fire, lava, water, ice, snow and earth, other spells, like magnetic fields, force fields, chlorokinesis, healing spells, energy generation, telepathy, zoopathy, volukinesis, empathy, hypnosis, telekinesis, precognition, night vision, thermal vision, levitation/flight, teleportation, portal generation/portal manipulation, interdimensional travel, astral projection, illusion, time travel, chronokinesis, intangibility, invisibility, sound wave generation/manipulation, shapeshifting/metamorphosis, size manipulation, clothing spells, barrier spells, etc. However, Aaron does not always have to verbal cast these types of magic spells, as he just has to think of the spell and can cast it relatively easily; making him one of the eighth most powerful magic user on the entire planet. Aaron can also cast 3 or 5 magic spells in rapid succession, with little effort.
 * Photogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden photons of light, particularly starlight from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Photokinesis: Aaron can manipulate photons of light, particularly starlight; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Erebogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project darkness, particularly shadows from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Erebokinesis: Aaron can manipulate darkness, particularly shadows, as he utilizes it for defensive purposes; for example, Aaron can cover the area in pitch-black darkness within a 10-mile radius, causing his opponents see nothing but darkness, allowing him to sneak up or get past them.
 * Electrogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden electricity, particularly lightning from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Electrokinesis: Aaron can manipulate electricity, particularly lightning; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Aerogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project air, particularly gale-force from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Aerokinesis: Aaron can manipulate air, particularly gale-force; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Pyrogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden fire from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Pyrokinesis: Aaron can manipulate fire; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Lava generation: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden lava from both his hands.
 * Magmakinesis: Aaron can manipulate lava; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Hydrogenesis Aaron can generate, create and project water from both his hands.
 * Aquakinesis: Due to his merman heritage, Aaron can manipulate water, his aquakinesis becomes even more lethal when he combines it with his magic; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Cryogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project sub-zero freezing temperatures, particularly ice from both his hands.
 * Cryokinesis: Aaron can manipulate sub-zero freezing temperatures, particularly ice; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Frigogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project blizzard storms, particularly snow from both his hands.
 * Frigokinesis: Aaron can manipulate blizzard storms, particularly snow; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Atmogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project all aspects of the weather.
 * Atmokinesis: Aaron can manipulate the weather; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Earthquake generation: Aaron can generate, create and project earthquakes or shock waves from both his hands.
 * Earthquake manipulation: Aaron can manipulate earthquakes or shock waves.
 * Geogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project earth substance, particularly sand, rock, stone or any other minerals from both his hands.
 * Geokinesis: Aaron can manipulate earth substance, particularly sand, rock, stone or any other minerals.
 * Magnetogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden magnetic fields from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Magnetokinesis: Aaron can manipulate magnetic fields, allowing him to control metal or any magnetic objects; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Flyrogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden force fields from both his hands or his entire body; that can block or deflect physical and mystical attacks. How long he can maintain his force fields is dependant on his energy state at the time as well as the strength or intensity of his opponent(s) attack. There are also certain magical weapons that can penetrate or bypass Aaron's force fields, despite them being comprised of pure energy.
 * Flyrokinesis: Aaron can manipulate powerful force fields; as he utilizes it for defensive purposes.
 * Chlorokinesis: Aaron can manipulate plant life.
 * Fusion magic: Aaron can combine two, three, four or five elemental magic (such as light, electricity, air, fire, lava, water, ice, snow, earth, etc.) into one attack; making these said elements more powerful than before. He can also combine his energy blasts and energy beam respectively in the one attack; making their destructive force more devastating than before.
 * Life-force energy transfer: Aaron can transfer life-force energy from one individual to revive another individual who is near-death.
 * Healing: Aaron can heal/regenerate/cure other individuals from their injuries/infections, such as, damage cells, organs, burned skin, broken bones, lost limbs, diseases, illnesses, sickness, poisons, toxins, etc. (regardless if they are very serious or not, as well as irreversible/incurable by normal means) after having approached the wound or infection, it will heal completely, leaving no visible sign or trace of injuries. The more serious the injury is, the longer this healing process will take. He can heal himself as well, allowing his accelerated healing factor to heal at a much faster rate than normally possible. Aaron can also heal other individuals who are blind, deaf or nerve dead (regardless if it is permanent or temporary) restoring their senses. Whenever Aaron utilizes his healing powers; his hands will glow in a faint golden light.
 * Ergogenesis: Aaron can generate, create and project various kinds of bright golden energy from both his hands or his entire body; for example, he can utilize his energy's propelling force to launch himself further into his pursuit of his opponents, he can also release a huge wave of powerful and devastating bright golden pulse energy; that is strong enough to send multiple opponents flying back several feet away from him.
 * Ergokinesis: Aaron can manipulate various kinds of energy.
 * Energy absorption: Aaron can absorb various kinds of energy.
 * Energy blasts: Aaron can generate bright golden energy from both his hands and can harness it to create energy blasts. Aaron can also project energy blasts, orbs, waves and bolts, by projecting his own psionic and kinetic energy or gathering particles, molecules and physical forces into a contained space, allowing him to either blow, destroy, push/pull or direct his hits at his opponents.
 * Energy beam: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden energy beams from both his hands; that can injure, kill, temporarily incapacitate or knockout his opponents.
 * Duplication: Aaron is able to create one or several energy clones that not only resemble him in physical appearance, but also contain his memories, personality, powers and abilities. This is how Aaron has managed to travel the world in secret, without anyone noticing that he was missing from his nation (as his exploits as a wizard sometimes keeps him away from his home, for long periods of time) anything that his clone(s) experience, will permanently become part of his original memories. When they dissipate by themselves of their own free will, such as when Aaron (secretly) returns home from one of his exploits, are destroy by something or someone else, or are reabsorbed by Aaron, the newly acquired memories slowly diffuse into his consciousness and become part of his own - this is how he has managed to successfully avoid people from becoming suspicious should he not recall any events that happened while he was in his own nation.
 * Telepathy: Aaron is able to telepathically communicate with others, over vast distances. He is also able to read other's minds, sense there presence or project his thoughts into other individuals; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, both his eyes glow bright gold.
 * Zoopathy: Aaron can telepathically read, communicate or control the minds of other animals (regardless if they are land creatures or aquatic/marine creatures) to do his bidding; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, his eyes glow bright gold.
 * Volukinesis: Aaron is able to telepathically read, communicate or control the minds of other insects to do his bidding; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, both his eyes glow bright gold.
 * Empathy: Aaron can perceive, sense, understand, influence or manipulate other individuals' emotions.
 * Hypnosis: Aaron can control the minds of other individuals to do his bidding, he can also alter or erase there memories, by looking straight at them, however, he does not always have to make direct eye contact at them, in terms of mind control, when succesfully implemented - the susceptible individuals come out of their hypnotic state with time or upon Aaron's release and will not remember anything except the last thing they were doing just before they were hypnotized; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, both his eyes glow bright gold.
 * Telekinesis: Aaron can telekinetically move objects or other individuals without physically touching them; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes. He can also affect and control molecules and particles, as well as physical forces such as kinetic energy, friction, pressure, density, state of matter, gravity pressure, vectors, etc). Aaron's telekinetically energy is a visible golden color.
 * Precognition: Aaron can see visions of the past, the present and the future respectively in his own mind. However, like all wizards, his visions are not always clear.
 * Thermal vision: Aaron can see thermal signatures, even under water, making it impossible for his opponents to hide from him in dark areas.
 * Levitation/Flight: Aaron can levitate, hover, and fly in the air even without the presence of air. Aaron can travel through the sky at amazing speeds of Mach 15 and high altitudes, he can also greatly lessen the impact of falling from great height by effortlessly reducing his speed.
 * Teleportation: Aaron can teleport to any location at great distances, even if that said location is in another nation; as he can get there in a matter of minutes, if not seconds, he can also teleport any individual with him; as long as he maintains physical contact with them.
 * Portal generation: Aaron can generate, create and project bright golden portals to any location he desires, even if that said location is in another nation; as he can get there in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. He can even transport a large group of individuals to different locations without the need to maintains physical contact with them.
 * Portal manipulation: Aaron can manipulate portals.
 * Interdimensional travel: Aaron can teleport to any dimension; as he can get there in a matter of minutes, if not seconds.
 * Astral projection: Aaron can project his astral spirit from his own body, his astral spirit can only be seen by other magic users; unless Aaron chooses to purposely make his astral spirit visible to other non-magic users.
 * Illusion: Aaron can project illusions, making his opponents see things that aren't really there; for the purpose of escaping or distraction.
 * Time travel: Aaron can travel back or forward through time at will; for example, when Aaron was 13 years old, he accidentally travel back in time twice, the first incident was around the time when his parents first met, where he prevented Flotsam and Jetsam from tipping over the boat that the couple was in, therefore, Ariel became permanently human after receiving the kiss of true love from Eric. The second incident was around the time when his older sister Melody was 8 months old, after Ariel used Eric's sword to cut the rope off a mast to save Melody from Morgana, Aaron prevented Morgana from escaping through a huge funnel, by nullifying her magic with his power negation abilities and because Morgana never managed to escape at that time, Ariel and Melody never had a strained relationship founded on Ariel's prohibition regarding going into the ocean as well as her failure to substantiate this decision. Despite the fact that he had (unknowingly/permanently) altered history twice, these events did not prevent Ursula, Flotsam and Jetsam's death, nor Morgana, Undertow, Cloak and Dagger's downfall respectively. It also did not erase Aaron or his siblings from existence nor prevent them from being recruited into the Celestial Order. By the time Aaron became 15 years old, he had gained much better control over his time traveling powers, to the point where he could travel to any era in time he wished, but he had also learnt the potential dangers of altering history and therefore, actively refrained from this power of his; unless absolutely necessary.
 * Chronokinesis: Aaron can manipulate the timeline; as he can slow-down, speed-up, freeze, unfreeze or reverse time itself.
 * Intangibility: Aaron can phase through solid objects or other individuals.
 * Invisibility: Aaron can manipulate and reflect the light waves around himself, objects or other individuals; to become completely invisible.
 * Sonic scream: Aaron can release hypersonically amplified sound waves through his vocal chords, that can injure, kill, temporarily incapacitate or knockout his opponents; whenever Aaron utilizes this ability, his scream makes a killer whale-like sound.
 * Sound wave generation: Aaron can generate, create and project sound waves from both his hands or his entire body.
 * Sonokinesis: Aaron can manipulate sound waves; as he utilizes it for defensive or offensive purposes.
 * Power negation: Aaron can temporarily nullify other magic-powered individuals' powers; however, it has no effect other magic users who are more powerful than he is.
 * Mystical awareness: Aaron can sense the presence of other magic users; he can also sense how powerful they are.
 * Spiritual awareness: Aaron can see and sense the presence of other spirits.
 * Temporal awareness: Even if Aaron is not responsible for altered the timeline, he is still completely unaffected by it, as he still maintains his memories from the original timeline; for example, Aaron remembers that Ariel and Melody had a strained relationship in the original timeline; due to the threat of the sea witch Morgana at the time.
 * Magic cloak: Aaron can conceal his presence from other magic users; he can also conceal himself, other individuals, magical objects, etc., from his opponents' sight.
 * Shapeshifting/Metamorphosis: Aaron can shapeshift into any animal or insect at will (regardless of whether they are land creatures or aquatic/marine creatures) gaining their characteristics, attributes and abilities, he still maintains complete control and awareness of all his actions, even when he is in his animal or insect forms, Aaron can even transform between his human and merman forms relatively easily; without the need for utilizing magic potion(s) to elicit the transformation, he can also change the color of his hair, eyes and skin. Aaron's physical attributes are further greatly amplified; whenever he transforms into one of his animal forms.
 * Mégethoskinesis: Aaron can increase or decrease his own size or the size of others while preserving body proportion; becoming almost as large as a dragon or as small as an insect. When Aaron becomes the size of an insect, he still maintains his human size strength, speed, agility, durability and other physical attributes, however, when he is almost the size of a dragon, his physical attributes are further greatly enhance.

Abilities

 * Dancing: Aaron is an excellent dancer; a talent that he has inherited from both of his parents, Ariel and Eric respectively.
 * Singing: Aaron is an excellent singer; a talent that he has inherited from both of his parents, Ariel and Eric respectively.
 * Master hand-to-hand combatant/Martial artist: Due to his years of training under the tutelage of Eric and Emmanuel respectively, Aaron is a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist; his combat skills are to the point that he can take on several highly skilled opponents (regardless if they are armed or not) all by himself, with little effort. Aaron's fighting style is a combination of Wing Chun, Systema, Taekwondo, Capoeira, Kali, Muay Thai, Boxing, Hapkido, Judo, Ninjutsu, Karate, Krav Maga, Silat, Wrestling, Sambo, Jeet Kune Do, pure brute strength and solid defense; his combat skills combined with his superhuman physical attributes, makes Aaron a formidable opponent alone in single combat. Aaron is one of the few known individuals to be able to fight on par against Emmanuel; he is also one of the world's greatest combatants.
 * Master swordsman: Due to his years of training under the tutelage of Eric and Emmanuel respectively, Aaron is a highly skilled swordsman, his swordsmanship skills are to the point that he can take on several highly skilled swordsmen/swordswomen all by himself, relatively easily, he is also more than capable of utilizing two swords in combat. Aaron's sword fighting style is a combination of offense, defense, counter, pure brute strength, speed, agility and amazing precision; to the point that he can overwhelm most of his opponents; his swordsmanship skills combined with his superhuman physical attributes, makes Aaron a formidable opponent alone in single combat. Aaron is one of the few known individuals to be able to fight on par against Emmanuel; he is also one of the world's greatest swordsmen.
 * Master archer: Due to his years of training under the tutelage of Emmanuel, Aaron is a highly skilled archer, as he can hit his targets from great distances; his archery skills are to the point that she can shoot several opponents in rapid succession (regardless if they are moving or not) even at close-range, with little effort.
 * Master marksman: Due to his years of training under the tutelage of Emmanuel, Aaron is a highly skilled marksman, as he can hit his targets from great distances; his marksmanship skills are to the point that she can shoot several opponents in rapid succession (regardless if they are moving or not) even at close-range, with little effort; Aaron is also highly proficient in the use of various other types of firearms.
 * Master stick-fighter: Due to his years of training under the tutelage of Emmanuel, Aaron is a highly skilled stick-fighter, his stick fighting skills are to the point that he can take on several highly skilled stick fighters all by himself, relatively easily; even though he rarely utilizes a quarterstaff or bo-staff.
 * Expert sailor: Aaron is an excellent sailor; a talent that he has inherited from his father, Eric.
 * Expert swimmer: Due to him being half-merman; Aaron is a highly skilled swimmer.
 * Expert animal rider: Since the age of 7, having been taught how to ride horses by his father, Eric, as Aaron can ride a horse relatively easily. He can also ride a dragon, a sea dragon, a water horse, a giant seahorse or a dolphin in a similar fashion.
 * High-level intellect/Master tactician/Leader: Aaron is amazingly intelligent and wise for his age; his intelligence and wisdom almost rivals that of Emmanuel, Barnabas, Nestor, Catherine, William, Cornelius and Malachai respectively. As the prince/future king of Denmark, Aaron is a highly skilled tactician and a very capable leader.
 * Master of deception: Since the age of 5 (after he was recruited into the Celestial Order; despite having an honest nature) Aaron has developed the art of deception, effectively convincing all that he is not a sea wizard for years through various carefully designed ruses and by putting up a façade that he is nothing more than a cheerful, carefree and laid-back individual.
 * Master investigator: Throughout his exploits as a wizard, Aaron has become a highly investigator, as he is able to discreetly follow every lead and rumor to discover the truth behind any story; regardless whether or not if they have anything to do with the magical world, without drawing any unwanted attention to himself.
 * Master interrogator: Throughout his exploits as a wizard, Aaron has become highly skilled at the art of interrogation, as is he able to gather information from other individuals; regardless whether or not if the information has something to do with dangerous magical objects or dark magic users.
 * Intimidation: Throughout his years as a wizard, Aaron commands an intimidating presence to where many non-magic users and most magic users fear him; as Aaron is almost as terrifying as Emmanuel and Triton respectively.
 * Eidetic memory: Aaron has a perfect memory, as he is able to remember everything he sees and reads; for example, he remembers the day he was recruited into the Celestial Order and when he became Emmanuel's apprentice, despite the fact that it has been 10 years (as he was 5 years old at the time). He also remembered the exact details of the Celestial Order's insignia.
 * Medical knowledge: Throughout his exploits as a wizard; Aaron has gained vast knowledge on medicine, healing and human anatomy.
 * Knowledge of magic: Throughout his exploits as a wizard, Aaron has gained vast knowledge of magical world's culture and religion; such as magic, magical objects and mystical lore. Aaron's magical knowledge almost rivals that of Emmanuel, Barnabas, Nestor, Catherine, William, Cornelius and Malachai respectively.
 * Sign language: Due to his travels as a wizard and being taught by Emmanuel, Aaron knows sign language; as uses it as a way to communicate with other individuals who are deaf or mute.
 * Master cook: Due to his travels as a wizard and being taught by Louis, Aaron is a highly skilled cook; to the point that many praising Aaron's culinary skills in various styles.
 * Master of stealth: Since the age of 5 (after he was recruited into the Celestial Order) Aaron has develop the art of stealth (even without his magic) as he can sneak in and out of most guarded building(s) without being detected, follow his target(s) for long periods of time unnoticed, and quickly disappear from sight even in broad daylight.
 * Multilingual: Aaron is capable of fluently speaking English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German, Russian, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Tibetan, Arabic, French, Italian and Latin. Aaron can also speak these languages at a native level as well.
 * Voice mimicry: Through his adventures as a wizard, Aaron can disguise his voice relatively easily into a deep and garbled nature. He can also change his voice into a deep, low growl for the purpose of intimidating his opponents, he is also capable of mimicking other individuals' voices, such as Triton, Ariel, Melody, Sebastian, etc.

Weaknesses

 * Decapitation: Despite his accelerated healing factor, if Aaron's head is cut off from his body, he will permanently be killed, however, due to his skin, muscle and bone tissue, being several times denser then normal humans, merpeople, land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures; this would be extremely difficult to achieve.
 * Limitations: Despite being an exceptionally powerful wizard, Aaron's mystical powers does have it's limits;
 * Limited telepathy: Aaron cannot read the minds or sense the presence of other magic users; if they are more powerful than he is.
 * Limited life-force energy transfer powers: It is impossible for Aaron to revive someone who is already dead.
 * Limited healing powers: It is impossible for Aaron to bring someone back from the dead.
 * Limited hypnotic powers: Aaron's hypnotic powers do not last very long on individuals who have very strong wills, he also cannot control the minds, alter or erase the memories of other magic users; due to them being protected by their magic.
 * Limited animal control: Although Aaron can control the minds of other animals, his powers have no effect on dragons and sea dragons respectively; due to them being immensely powerful magical creatures.
 * Limited replication: Although Aaron can shapeshift into any individual he chooses, he can not copy any of there powers or memories; due to the fact that he does not possess any of these said powers or memories.
 * Magical runes: Certain magical runes can weaken or suppress Aaron's mystical powers.

Former weaknesses

 * Emotional state: Initially, if Aaron becomes slightly angry, his eyes will involuntarily change into those of his cat-like eyes, also, if he completely gives into his rage, he will involuntarily transform into his humanoid liger form. However, after receiving 3 years of both physical and mental training from Emmanuel; Aaron will remain in their human form, as well as the fact that his eyes will remain in their normal state, even if he gets angry by accident; as Aaron will only transform into their humanoid liger form and change his eyes into cat-like eyes, if he wants to.

Weapons and equipment
Aaron's valued weapon and possession is his sword, bow, arrows, gun and armor that are all comprised of a rare metal alloy known as "Gallium". He also has robes that are comprised of a rare fabric known as "Thorium" (the equivalent of Gallium).
 * Sword of Atlantica: Aaron utilizes a silver magic sword as his main weapon of choice; for defensive or offensive purposes. It possesses several magical powers and abilities; such as the power to turn merpeople into humans or separate into two swords, allowing Aaron to engage in dual-blade combat, it is also razor-sharp to the point that it can cut through or penetrate almost any substance known to humans, merpeople, cecaelias and sharkanians respectively. As confirmed by Emmanuel; at it's peak, the sword is 126 times more powerful than lightning itself, but only in the hands of it's chosen master, also, it can only be utilized by an individual who is pure of heart; pure good and worthy.
 * Gallium shield: Aaron utilizes a white magic shield as his second weapon of choice; for defensive purposes.
 * Gallium recurve bow: Aaron occasionally utilizes a white magic recurve bow as his third weapon of choice, for close-range, mid-range or long-range attacks, it featured standard recurve limbs and a riser that has a metal enclosure for the hand. Aaron also utilizes it as an improvised quarterstaff.
 * Gallium hunting arrows: Aaron utilizes magic arrows for close-range, mid-range or long-range attacks, as he carries up to twenty-six arrows at a time. They are comprised of long white shafts, and golden arrowheads, fletchings and white nocks; the arrowheads are razor-sharp to the point that they can penetrate almost any substance known to humans, merpeople, cecaelias and sharkanians respectively.
 * Quiver: Aaron utilizes a white arrow container strapped to his back; to carry his golden arrows.
 * Gallium long rifle: Aaron occasionally utilizes a white/gold magic long rifle as his fourth weapon of choice; for close-range, mid-range or long-range attacks. Unlike normal guns, Aaron's long rifle fires bolts of intense bright golden plasma energy (instead of bullets) that physically resembles lasers, therefore, the gun has unlimited ammo; the long rifle's plasma energy can penetrate almost any substance known to humans, merpeople, cecaelias and sharkanians respectively.
 * Gallium armor: Aaron wears white/gold magic armor to protect himself from his enemies in battle; it is similar in appearance to a royal knight's armor.
 * Gallium helmet: Aaron wears a white magic helmet to hide his identity from his enemies. This lets Aaron effectively conceal his identity with no restrictions on his visual field while he is running or aiming arrows; it is similar in appearance to a royal knight's helmet; it's magic also prevent anyone (except for Aaron himself) from removing the helmet from it's master.
 * Thorium robes: Aaron occasionally wears white/gold magic robes to protect himself from his enemies in battle; it is similar in appearance to warrior monk robes.
 * Thorium mask: Aaron occasionally wears a white magic domino mask to hide his identity from his enemies. This lets Aaron effectively conceal his identity with no restrictions on his visual field while he is running or aiming arrows; It's magic also prevent anyone (except for Aaron himself) from removing the mask from it's master.
 * Magic ring: Aaron possesses a golden magic ring (that physically resembles a liger); that can enhance his mystical powers.
 * Magical runes: Aaron possesses golden magical runes on the center of his back (that physically resembles a lion and a killer whale respectively); that can enhance his mystical powers.

Eric
Eric is Aaron's father.

Since childhood Aaron has always been very close to his father (as Eric's eldest son, albeit his second child; he is the crown-prince and the first in line to inherit his father's throne) as Eric did not discourage his love for the ocean as much as Ariel (which she did due to the lurking presence of the evil sea witch, Morgana, at the time) he is much closer to his father than he is to his mother.

Aaron hated the fact that he had to (secretly) repeatedly break his father's trust by going against his most stern rule; that he and his siblings were not allowed to go anywhere near the ocean (unbeknown to him at the time that this rule was enforced so ernestly due to the threat of the sea witch Morgana) however, Aaron had no choice, as it was a requirement of his wizard training to travel the world in secrecy. He also hated the fact that he was to also keep his status as a wizard and his associated magical abilities a secret from Eric, though once again it was not his choice to make as this was not his secret to tell.

Aaron's relationship with his father never changed nor did its strength falter; even when his relationship with Ariel transiently became cold, strained and distant upon discovering his half-merman identity and that his beloved mother was in reality a pure-blood mermaid and a princess of the kingdom of Atlantica.

Ariel
Ariel is Aaron's mother.

Since childhood Aaron had always been close to his mother (although he is much closer to his father; Eric) because Ariel discouraged his love and fascination for the ocean most ardently (Aaron thus bore a strained relationship with his mother) at the same level as his older sister, Melody, at the time, but unlike his older sister; Aaron did not (openly) express his frustration towards Ariel. He was slightly more patient with his mother, regarding why he was prohibited from any access to the ocean as well as Ariel having provided no explanation as to this stringent rule.

When Aaron was 9 years old, he learned the truth from his mentor, Emmanuel; that the reason he could understand and communicate with aquatic/marine creatures, as well as his deep-seated love of the sea, was because he is half-merman and that his beloved mother is a pure-blood mermaid, and a princess of the kingdom of Atlantica. Enraged at his mother's decision to hide Aaron's true heritage and in discovering that his life had been a lie, Aaron initially felt a bitter resentment towards his mother for lying to him and more so for not trusting him with the truth.

When Melody ran away because of their mother, he became even more angry and resentful towards Ariel, even after Morgana's downfall and upon learning that his mother had only been trying her utmost to protect him and the rest of his siblings from the sea witch Morgana and her evil intent lest she were to be found and dealt with once-and-for all, Aaron did not forgive Ariel for her lies and deception as quickly as Melody did and instead remained cold, bitter and distant towards Ariel for 5 years before finally forgiving her. It also took him a long time, before he finally started to trust his mother again.

Melody
Melody is Aaron's older sister.

Since childhood Aaron and Melody have always been very close; they both loved the ocean, swimming, exploring and treasure hunting, they were kindred in this love as well as their joint resentment and strained relationship with their mother at the time, as they were both deeply frustrated over the fact that they not only were not allowed in the ocean wihtout any given reason. They also shared each other's secrets. Despite the fact that Aaron was aware that Melody was (secretly) swimming in the ocean, but not allowed to do so at the time; he never told his parents about this, as he didn't want to ruin Melody's joy and happiness.

2 years before before Melody's 12th birthday party, Aaron learned the truth from his mentor, Emmanuel; that the reason he and his siblings could understand and communicate with aquatic/marine creatures, as well as having a deep-seated love for the sea, was because he and the rest of his siblings were, in fact, half-merpeople, and that their beloved mother was a pure-blood mermaid and a princess of the kingdom of Atlantica. Enraged at his mother's decision to hide thier true heritage and in discovering that their lives had been a lie, Aaron felt a bitter resentment towards his mother for lying to him and his siblings, and more so for not trusting them with the truth.

Aaron could not tell Melody of his discovery; without revealing the existence of Emmanuel and the Celestial Order respectively, he was horrified, when his sister was humiliated at her birthday party, because of her talking to Sebastian to make sure he was okay, after Sebastian had (unintentionally) destroyed her birthday cake, had lead to the guests laughing and ridiculing her her because of this, later, when Melody ran away from home to discover why a Seashell locket has her name on it, after their mother had refused to tell her the truth; and knowing that Ariel was responsible, Aaron blamed their mother for his sister running away, as it could have been avoided had Ariel revealed the truth sooner.

After Morgana's downfall, upon learning that Morgana almost took over the entire ocean because of Melody, he was not angry at his sister at all (as he knew she was unaware of her mermaid heritage and so unequipped to respond rationally at the time (instead - the person he truly blamed was their mother - once again for having hidden the truth).

Aaron sometimes, does become annoyed by Melody's impulsiveness and recklessness, but never to the point of having a strained relationship or getting into an argument with each other; as brother and sister are very close.

Trivia

 * Aaron (along with his younger non-identical twin brother, Justin) is 1 year younger then his older sister Melody; as he was born 3 months before Melody's 1th birthday party.
 * Aaron's (along with his other siblings, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina) physical attributes; such as superhuman strength, durability, endurance, speed, agility, reflexes, flexibility, mobility, jumping and leaping, surpasses that of normal humans, merpeople, cecaelias, sharkanians, even certain land creatures and aquatic/marine creatures (this is due to him having the combined physical attributes of both humans and merpeople alike); as his speed swimming abilities also surpass that of even his mother, Ariel (regardless if Aaron is in his human, merman or humanoid forms).
 * The main reason why Aaron (along with his other siblings, Justin, Stephan, Diana, Rachel and Marina) possesses magic powers, is because he is one of the few known members of the royal bloodline of Denmark, who has inherited the "Power of the Liger", which amplifies his physical attributes, also granting him mystical attributes as well, another reason is because Aaron's mother, Ariel was once a sea witch, even though she had altered history, such that she was no longer a sea witch, Ariel still retains some of that latent mystical energy; that was passed onto her son.
 * In terms of physical attributes, particularly physical speed; Aaron is the fastest, the most agile and flexible member in the entire Celestial Order; he so fast, that many members of the order, including Emmanuel himself; describe Aaron as a "force of pure speed".
 * In terms of mystical attributes, Aaron (along with Vink and Uma respectively) is equally the world's eighth most powerful sorcerer; however, he possesses the potential to someday surpass Emmanuel; the most powerful sea sorcerer in the entire Celestial Order and overall the world's most powerful sea sorcerer) in terms of raw power.
 * Aaron is one of the few known teenage members of the Celestial Order; who is an acolyte (a master sorcerer) and a member of the Celestial council.
 * Aaron's mystical aura and telekinetically energy are bright gold, both his eyes also glow gold whenever he channels the power of the "liger", powers up, utilizes his hypnotic or telepathic powers, his mystical aura, telekinetically energy and glowing eyes can be seen by high-level magic users, but cannot be seen by both non-magic users and low-level magic users respectively; unless he chooses to purposely make them visible.
 * Aaron's humanoid form is a humanoid liger, although he can transform into other humanoid animals; he often prefers his liger humanoid form.
 * Aaron's animal form is an albino south african lion, although he can transform into other animals; he often prefers his lion form.
 * Out of all Aaron's siblings; he is the most calm, level-headed, patient, serious and mature.
 * Aaron will be 15 years old at the beginning of the first season, however, at the beginning of the second season, he will be 16 years old.
 * At the beginning of the series, Aaron's family and friends (who are not members of the Celestial Order) will be unaware of Aaron's role as a wizard, however, near the end of the first season, they not only discover his status as a wizard, but also the existence of the Celestial Order, Eric, Triton and Melody will support Aaron in this capacity, however, Ariel is (initially) against this, as she tried to talk Aaron out of going on one of his "dangerous" wizard adventures, out of immense fear for her son's safety. However, later, once recalling the mistake she made with Melody by not trusting her with the truth; regarding her mermaid heritage and the reason why she was not allowed in the ocean (due to the threat of Morgana at the time) and not wanting to repeat this mistake and endure the pain of a strained relationship with her son, Ariel acknowledges Aaron's strength, abilities and the fact that he can take care of/protect himself and so too, comes to accept his role as a wizard.