Dahāku

**Dahāku** (ダハーク?) is a recurring antagonist in the story.

## Biography

Dahāku is the **Prince of Serpents** (蛇の王子, *Hebi no ōji*?). He is a **Serpent God** (蛇神, *Hebigami*?) that rules the land of Apophis, south of Gypshir.

He is war god of the serpents. He is a **God of War** (戦争の神, *Sensō no kami*?).

He is the son of Diadona and Kuetzal. He is the older brother of Yurugu.

Son of the serpent queen and god of serpent warfare. He is the older brother of Yurugu.

## History

In the past, he fought against the deity Alphos and was defeated. He'd survived thanks to his serpent's tenacity, but he couldn't move for a while. Since then Dahāku has trained himself to revenge on Alphos. Most beings assumed he is dead.

## Appearance

At first glance, he looks like a normal male human. He is a white-haired, red-skinned young man. The red-skinned man's upper body is naked and tattooed. The exposed upper body is tight without any unnecessary flesh. He has a long tongue and splits, it was like a snake's tongue. He has shining golden eyes. His true form has black serpent heads sprouting from his shoulders and a black serpent tail sprouting from his buttocks.

## Personality

He is a battle junkie that enjoys fighting.

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Alphos
Dahāku was defeated by Alphos at some point in the past. Since then he has viewed Alphos as his sworn enemy. He has spent an unknown amount of time training toward the goal of killing Alphos. He wants to kill all of his progeny.
Botis
His mother's subordinate.
Diadona
Mother.
Gylphos
He is curious with Alphos progeny. He wants to kill him.
Ishtia
He calls her a **Nymphomania** (色ボケ女, *Iro boke on'na*?).
Kouki
Since he is not the son of Alphos, Dahāku came to a conclusion that must be someone who doesn't matter. It is hard to believe that there are other children of God. While playing around him, he realized Kouki isn't an ordinary person. He is concerned about him as he refers Rena as mother. He's quite curious about him as he was quite powerful. He agrees with his mother that Kouki could be a child of a male god and with a human daughter and this would explain his strength. He intends to kill him if he poses as a threat.
Kuroki
Dahāku was shocked and angered when he heard Kuroki had bested Alphos before Dahāku himself had been able to.
Kuetzal
Father.
Lavurys
Reiji
He has heard about Reiji for being a weakling, who was defeated badly in rags by the Dark Knight. He laughs at him when he learns of his identity.
Therion
He doesn't think he is strong as he is hiding. If he is of no use to him, Dahāku will kill him.
Zafarada
He is unaware of Zafarada's preference to beautiful men. He jokes that Nargol guys would be dead when Zafarada says ugly men should die.
Zalxis
His mother's ally.
Yurugu
Younger sister.

## Story

### The Beast God Desert

He was facing Lavurys in a match. Diadona stops the two when the match was getting more serious. Both Dahāku and Lavurys were going to continue, and Diadona threatens them to stop with her Maloik. Diadona lectures on the two about their true enemy. Dahāku decided to fight the Dark Knight for stealing his prey, Diadona quickly stops him. She threatens her son once again with her Maloik and reasoned with him that they should prioritises the Elios group first and to postpone the Dark Knight. Dahāku reluctantly agrees but counteracts that if the Dark Knight attacks their headquarters, can he fight him then. Diadona agrees and encourages him to fight with full force.

He hid in the sand and assaulted Ishtia's skyship. He tried to abduct Ishtia but Reiji was able to repel him. Dahāku continued his fight against Reiji. Zafarada sensed Aarnak's military are approaching, so she retreated with Dahāku. Although Dahāku protested until Zafarada reasoned with him.

Zafarada, Dahāku and the other Vampire Knights defeated the Mummies soldiers in Hapy. When Reiji, Chiyuki, Totona and Medjed arrives at Hapy, Dahāku fights Reiji while telling Zafarada to stop Reiji's allies from interference. When Reiji seemingly defeated Dahāku, Reiji pointed his sword at Zafarada and questions her following action with a triumphant look. Zafarada foreshadowed Dahāku's regeneration, to which Dahāku recovered and attacked Reiji from behind. However Medjed knocked and blown Dahāku away, Dahāku was angry at Medjed for stopping him. Reiji defeats Dahāku, Zafarada used "Evil Blood Mist" escape with Dahāku.

Dahāku and the others was transfer to the Heart chamber. Zalxis teleport Dahāku and the others out of the Black pyramid.

Zalxis asked Diadona about Dahāku's condition. Dahāku is fine, but he regrets not being able to fight the dark knight.

### The Fairy Forest

He rode on a Mušḫuššu and poisoned the forest near Mount Elios. He was accompanied with wolfmen. When Alphos and his Holy Knights arrived, Dahāku and the others retreated.

Dahāku and his followers, the Yiggs and Lamias are hidden in one of the dead tunnels. Dahāku was unsatisfied following Botis' instruction for not fighting against Alphos.

Dahāku is still in the abandoned mine in the land of Kauf. He'd noticed Botis abnormal concern and enquire about it. Dahāku tells Botis to don't worry and he wants to fight soon.

He welcomes the army of Borda and Jagi.

Dahāku is fighting Alphos. Dahāku and Alphos fought in the sky, Dahāku rode on his mušḫuššu and ALphos rode on Virginias. Both are gods representing each other's camps, and are warriors. Dahāku is infuriated with Alphos fighting long distance than close range combat. Dahāku is bewildered with the sudden change of Alphos. Dahāku is agitated with the war situation, but he is determined to fulfil his role as a diversion.

Botis and Dahāku reported their failed objective to Diadona in Nirukanai. Dahāku swore to his mother that even without Ferion, he'll defeat the Dark Knight.

### The Order of the Swan Knights

Dahāku comes to Bandol Plain in a certain human country loyal to the Queen of Serpents. The Queen of Serpents Diadona sends Dahāku to see if Therion is of use to her. Dahāku has come in to contact with the first head of the Hydra Society.

Dahāku, who had seen Therion in the magical images, is outraged. He had heard about Alphos' son beforehand. The plan was to have Therion fight against the son of Alphos, but he is having trouble with Kouki. The magical images do not tell him much about Kouki. This is why Dahāku is annoyed with Therion, who cannot easily defeat such a person. For this reason, he ended up using his magic eye. Dahāku's magic eye has an effect even through the image. Therion seemed to have realised the magic eye and retreated. Dahāku trembles with rage and demands his lackey to bring Therion to him.

A masked man called the Third Head bows to Dahāku. Although he is masked by perfume, a hint of miasma can be seen emanating from his body. He is probably undead and a Vampire.

While the Order of the Swan Knights entered the Snobihe Kingdom. Turning around, the Prince of Serpents Dahāku ascends the ramparts. Dahāku watches the knights moving in the video and assumed they are off-guard.

Suddenly Dahāku's angry voice rang out, as witnesses Kouki winning against Therion. Dahāku says he doesn't want Therion in his ranks, and he took up his spear to kill him, along with all those over there. When the red-skinned man stares at Kouki, Kouki's body goes numb. Dahāku gives Therion a contemptuous look while mocking him being defeated by a human. His whole body is emitting a murderous spirit, ready to be swallowed. Dahāku looks at Kouki and Therion and smiles. The next moment, a spear comes flying at the spot where Kouki was. Dahāku's body and spear bent and he dodged Kouki's and Therion's swords and whipped out his spear like a whip. Dahāku looks at Kouki and Therion, flicking his long spear. Dahāku shouts angrily and swings his spear. Dahāku attacks with his spear and shoulder snakes. Dahāku has the upper hand. However, he is frustrated because he is unable to defeat it. The battle between the Dark Knight, Prince of Serpents Dahāku and Princess of Fresh Blood Zafarada is still ongoing. The dark knight in the centre is small and barely moving. In contrast, Dahāku and Zafarada, who are moving around the perimeter, are attacking as if dancing violently. Dahāku bows his head and didn't expect her to appear. Even Dahāku, who was so insolent, couldn't stand against his mother.

Queen of Serpents Diadona returns to her detached palace in Apophis. There are no other Evil Gods on the throne, only her son Prince of Serpents Dahāku and a few attendants. Dahāku kneels and reports to the Queen of Serpents.

## Abilities

From his shining golden eyes, Chiyuki feels powerful magical powers. Kuroki thought he was quite skilled.

* **Jaculus: Javelin Snake** (槍蛇ヤクルス, *Yari hebiYakurusu*?).
* **Mušmaḫḫū** (ムシュマッヘ, *Mushumahhe*?) are the snake heads grew from Dahāku's shoulders. The serpent heads on its shoulders spit deadly venom, killing all living creatures around it.
* **Uroboros Regeneration: Serpent Samsara Circulation** (輪廻蛇の循環ウロボロスリジェネーション, *Rin'ne hebi no junkanUroborosurijenēshon*?).

His personal mount is a Mušḫuššu.

### Equipment

He possesses his mother's magical spear, the Pisear.

## Etymology

### Jaculus

**Jaculus** (ヤクルス, *Yakurusu*?) is a small mythical serpent or dragon. It can be shown with wings and sometimes has front legs. It is also sometimes known as the javelin snake.

### Mušmaḫḫū

**Mušmaḫḫū** (ムシュマッヘ, *Mushumahhe*?) inscribed in Sumerian as MUŠ.MAḪ, Akkadian as muš-ma-ḫu, meaning "Exalted/distinguished Serpent", was an ancient Mesopotamian mythological hybrid of serpent, lion and bird, sometimes identified with the seven-headed serpent slain by Ninurta in the mythology of the Sumerian period. He is one of the three horned snakes, with his companions, Bašmu and Ušumgallu, with whom he may have shared a common mythological origin.

## Development

He is based on the Persian evil god **Azhi Dahāka** (アジ・ダハーカ, *Aji dahāka*?) and **Zahhak** (ザッハーク, *Zahhāku*?).

The author changed the name slightly. He originally had reddish brown skin with red hair.

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Apophis Pantheon: Deities Name Record 1 Diadona, Queen of the Serpents
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 01 - The Apophis Serpents
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 19 - The Battle of the Pyramid
4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 08 - Encounter with the Serpents
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 01 - To the Azure Sea
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 20 - The Battle in the Forest pt.03
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 09 - Union
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 22 - Dahāku the Prince of Serpents
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 23 - Co-operation with the Beast God Child
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 09 - The Serpent Messenger
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 04 - To the Forest
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 11 - The Battle with the Beast God Child
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 28 - The Wolf & Serpent (Epilogue 1)
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 17 - The Serpent's Assassin
15. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 20 - The Resurrection of the Death God
16. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 26 - Feelings in the Darkness
17. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 03 - Changeling
18. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 09 - Encounter and Reunion
19. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 10 - United Front
20. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 19 - The Battle in the Forest pt.02
21. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 26 - Return From The Forest
22. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 13 - Where to go?
23. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 15 - The Kingdom of Glamour
24. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 21 - Rematch with the Beast God Child
25. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 24 - The Dark Knight's Intervention
26. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 25 - The Storm Sword
27. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 26 - I am your father