Trent was delivered in 997 in the North Village. Trent had grand ambitions of becoming King of Xanth, rising to a higher status level then a mere Magician. In his early attempts at obtaining this position, he frequently used his power against anyone who opposed him. Particularly troublesome threats to his goal would be transformed in such a way that they could not survive, such as being turned into a fish on dry land. (Although Trent denies ever having done such a thing.) Nuisence threats would be transformed, but were still able to live. This earned him the nickname Evil Magician Trent.