Zagreus

Zagreus is the protagonist of the 2020 video game Hades. He is based on the mythological figure of the same name. Zagreus is the prince of the Underworld and the rebellious son of Hades. He is the older brother of Melinoë and is the protagonist of Hades. He always had a sense that he doesn't belong in the House of Hades. After finding out the truth about his lineage, he decides to escape the underworld no matter what, going against his father's will. He is aided and encouraged in his journey by his mentor Achilles and his caretaker Nyx, who puts him into contact with the Olympian Gods who grant him boons to make him more powerful during his escape attempts. Despite their aid, they only see him as a half-god. In his escape attempts, Zagreus will start at Tartarus, continue upwards and end his journey at the surface, where he cannot stay for long and must return back down along the river. Along the way, he may meet Sisyphus and other friendly faces who will help him, as well as Charon the shopkeeper who sells his various powerful wares. Zagreus is met with many obstacles in his journey upwards such as aggressive shades working for his father and has run-ins with the guardians of each region like the Furies, Bone Hydra, and the champions of Elysium Theseus and Asterius - culminating in a fight against his father, Lord Hades. Losing all of his health at any point results in an express trip back home. Zagreus is mentioned in Hades II, as he is Melinoë's brother and part of the driving force of her mission.