Blaze

Blaze was a minor character in Book II and Niner's best friend

Book II
Blaze and Niner went exploring in the mountains when they came across a large purple rock, the rock was one of the shards which contained Malefor, but this one was the largest. Malefor possesed Niner and gave him Shadow powers and increased strength. Malefor (possesing Niner) then killed Blaze.