Sparrowhawk

The Archmage who rescued a prince from his shadow and fought a warlock seeking eternal life.

Ged, known by his wizard name Sparrowhawk, is a famous, powerful, wise, and noble sorcerer of Earthsea who serves as the Archmage. He acts as a father-figure to Prince Arren while trying to solve the mystery of why the world's Balance is collapsing.

Quick Facts

Real name: Ged
Role: Archmage of Earthsea

Lore & Background

Sparrowhawk intervened against Lord Cob, a powerful warlock ruling Hort Town. He guided Prince Arren to safety after the prince killed his father, taking him to a farm run by Tenar, his oldest friend. When Hare captured Tenar as bait, Sparrowhawk broke into Cob's castle to save her and learned that Cob was opening the door between life and death to gain eternal life. He freed Arren from Cob's control but was subsequently captured by Hare.

Reader's Guide

Sparrowhawk is the Archmage of Earthsea and an old friend of Tenar. Years prior, he defeated Lord Cob before the warlock could control the dead, banishing him to the Wastelands. In the film, he guides a seventeen-year-old Prince Arren, who is haunted by a shadow due to his fear of death. Sparrowhawk helps Arren resist Cob's manipulation and ultimately saves Tenar from execution.