Zaetar was a keeper of the grove, the eldest son of Cenarius. He was seduced by the elemental-princess of the earth Theradras, and taken to Maraudon. The product of their union were five tribes of centaur (Magram, Kolkar, Galak, Gelkis and Maraudine), twisted mockeries of the beauty of the dryads and keepers of the grove. According to the story, the first act of the jealous and evil centaur was to kill their father. Fearing Cenarius' wrath upon her children, Theradras spirited Zaetar's remains, and his soul, away to be with her in Maraudon.