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All nine episodes of The Dragon Prince season 6 were released on Netflix on July 26, 2024. The latest season of the animated fantasy series brings many plot elements of the story to a head, and the finale features a twist concerning the fate of Aaravos.
Aaravos has been a dominant character throughout the series, driving many of the story's actions from the background. In The Dragon Prince season 6, he not only reveals his sad past but also manages to break free from his prison.
Aaravos was imprisoned within a giant magical pearl for centuries, which was discovered by Callum in The Dragon Prince season 5. However, in the latest season, even though Callum wants to destroy the pearl altogether, his plan fails. The finale of the season sees Claudia freeing Aaravos, resulting in his return to Xadia.
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The Dragon Prince season 6: Aaravos returns to Xadia thanks to Claudia
The previous seasons of the series have established that Claudia is adept at dark magic and loyal to her father, Viren, no matter what. In a bid to extend her father's life, she decides to shake hands with the treacherous Aaravos.
Centuries ago, Aaravos, the ancient Startouch Elf, was imprisoned by the elves and dragons for causing chaos in Xadia through his evil machinations. In season 5, Callum and his friends discover his prison.
In The Dragon Prince season 6, Callum sets out to destroy the pearl that contains Aaravos. However, the plan does not succeed due to Aaravos' scheming. Further, the pearl ends up with Claudia, who is eager to help Aaravos.
Claudia initiates the ritual to set Aaravos free. However, she does not have the emotional connection with him needed for the ritual. To generate sympathy, he narrates his tragic life story to Claudia. Moved by his tale, she is able to free him and restore his mortal form.
Thus, after centuries of captivity, Aaravos is set free and returns to Xadia. The next season might explore the consequences of his arrival in Xadia.
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The Dragon Prince season 6 reveals the backstory of Aaravos
Aaravos has been deemed the primary villain in the world of The Dragon Prince. However, the latest season gives him a backstory that adds some depth to his character.
In The Dragon Prince season 6, it is revealed that Aaravos once had a daughter whom he dearly loved. She enjoyed being with the humans and gave them the power of magic. For this, she was sentenced to death. This embittered Aaravos’ heart, and revenge became the goal of his life from that point onward.
This story puts Aaravos’ evil machinations throughout The Dragon Prince into perspective. His story resonates deeply with Claudia, and she finds the necessary emotional link with him after hearing it.
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The Dragon Prince season 6: Plot, episodes, and more
The official synopsis of The Dragon Prince season 6 reads:
"As Callum and Rayla set out in search of a way to destroy Aaravos, their friends face the elf's insidious influence in both Xadia and Katolis."
The latest season of the fantasy series sees the romance between Callum and Rayla blooming. Callum undergoes an important personal journey as his plan to destroy the pearl containing Aaravos fails after he tries to destroy it by making a copy and hiding the news of the destruction.
The arc of Viren reaches full circle in season 6, as overcome with guilt, he tries to atone for his past misdeeds. However, his daughter Claudia is still walking the dark path he set her on.
The freedom attained by Aaravos is the highlight of The Dragon Prince season 6. His arrival at Xadia is bound to bring some chaos afresh, which could be the subject of season 7.
The following table lists the 9 episodes of The Dragon Prince season 6, along with their names:
All six seasons of the series are available for streaming on Netflix.
