Novak

Novak and his henchdemons (dark monks) go up against the "Zodiacs" every year in an attempt to gain control of the ivory serpent, and every year, Novak's failed, despite conserving all of his energy for the battle by entombing himself in that sarcophagus. The battle always takes place right before the staff's "hand-off," which occurs on Chinese New Year's, when the current year's expiring sign passes the serpent to the next sign in the cycle. Vanquished by the Charmed Ones who overload him and the dark monks with good.