Zeref is a fictional character from the popular anime and manga series Fairy Tail, created by Hiro Mashima. He is known as the "Black Wizard" and is often portrayed as a powerful and enigmatic figure. Zeref possesses the ability to create and manipulate life, which leads to tragic consequences, including the creation of various dark entities. Throughout the series, Zeref seeks to end his own immortality, which he gained after a curse was placed upon him. His complex relationship with other characters, such as Natsu Dragneel, who is revealed to be connected to Zeref's past, adds depth to his character and motivations.