Mahabalasura

**Mahabalasura** is the main antagonist of *Raji: An Ancient Epic*. He is a former mystic-turned-demon lord, who has waged a war on both Gods and Humans. He is also the mastermind behind the abduction of Golu, Raji's brother. A twisted and malovelant being, Mahabalasura will not stop until all the Gods are annihilated and the world is under his dark control.

## Story

Mahabalasura was formerly a Mystic, India's most powerful practioneers of magic. He tried to lead his people but was made an outcast by them (though he still might have had a few supporters) because of his dark heart. So, to gain power, he did penance. By doing so, he pleased Lord Brahma, who granted him the boon of immortality and a powerful Trishul. Using these gifts, he reunited his new people, the Demons, and started spreading chaos and destruction on Earth. When Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth) urged him to stop this, he killed her with the weapon Brahma gave him. This angered Lord Shiva who stomped on him, sending him and his demon followers in some kind of captivity. He vowed revenge on all the Gods and on the Humanity that was protected by them.

After years of captivity, Mahabalasura was free and began his campaign for retribution. He sent his demon army on Earth to wreck havoc on Humans. But, he had bigger ambitions. He sent two of his minions on a special quest, to bring him a young pure child who is the first key to his victory over the Gods. The demons kidnapped many children but the one he wanted was Golu, the younger brother of Raji, a circus performer. After Golu was brought to him, he started controlling him in order to use him in his plans. However, Raji also went on a quest to save her brother. She was blessed by Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu who gave her divine weapons, which she used to kill his demons. On her journey, Raji was constantly tormented by visions of Mahabalasura and her brother. After killing many demons, including the Chieftan and Rangda, Raji reached the Land of the Mystics, Mahabalasura's former people. who were under attack by him and his army. He killed many of them, until he reached their chief, from whom he forced out a scroll. This is where Raji finally confronted him. The two struck each other with their Trishuls. He was powerful and almost killed her. But she also managed to hurt Mahabalasura, which shocked him. Golu, quickly ran to his sister and Mahabalasura left, having gotten what he came for. After the Mystics revived Raji, she confronted and battled him in the Thar Desert. She almost defeated him, until he tricked her and carried out his plan : using the scroll and Golu, who was under his control to open the Gates of Devalok, the realm of the Gods in order to destroy them. Successful in his plans, Mahabalasura left, leaving the now useless Golu to be united with his sister.

## Appearance

Before becoming a demon, Mahabalsura was a human mystic. He simply wore a dhoti while doing penance

After being released from his prison, he become completely demonic in appearance. He was extremely tall, had three heads (maybe one more behind his middle head like Brahma), skeleton like hands with clawed fingers and completely black skin. He wears a rather elequent golden attire, with jewelry and a cloak made of dark shadowy spirits over it.

## Personality

Mahabalasura is like any other demon. Evil, cruel, manipulative, sadistic, ruthless, remorseless etc. He heinously killed Bhumi Devi and many humans, including his own people without mercy. He also kidnapped a young child and used him to get his revenge. He was a monster even before he became a demon as his arrogance and corrupt heart were the reason why he was outcast. He hates the Gods and wishes to wipe them out. He is also delusional as he believes that he was punished for no reason. Mahabalasura is an embodiment of evil.

## Powers and abilities

* **Trishul -** This powerful weapon was given to him by Lord Brahma. It can be used in combat as a melee weapon but has many powers like generating electricty or when striking on the ground, comes up through the ground where the foe stands.
* **Shadow Cloak -** This cloak, made out of evil/tortured spirits, is how he controls his environment. It lets out many shadowy hands to grab people or teleport his demons. It also shoots giant reddish skeleton like hands at the enemy.
* **Mysticism** - A former mystic, Mahabalasura is well versed in their arts and knows of many magical tricks.
* **Demon powers** - Now a demon, Mahabalasura has their greatest abilities such as incredible strength as to throw a grown man like a doll and to create shadowly clones of himself to confuse his foe.
* **Leadership skills** - Mahabalasura is a very powerful demon lord and is the commander of the invasion. All the demons follow him with absolute loyalty. Like the Chieftain, who found the boy he wanted and gave it to his minion and even Rangda, though she might not have been aware that she was his pawn.

## Trivia

* Mahabalasura is probably the only villain/boss who is purely based on Hinduism demons. Rangda is a Balinese deity and the Chieftain also looks so.
* It can be assumed that he will appear in a sequel as he was successful and it is Raji's duty to end him.