Shiva/Relationships

These are the relationships **Shiva** established with other characters.

## Allies

### Rudra

Rudra is Shiva's closest friend, the two being together for years. Despite their personalities clashing often, the two held an unbreakable bond. Rudra was the only one Shiva would listen to, and was the reason he ascended to the Top of India to begin with. Rudra and Shiva also seemed to fight well together, the duo being able to demolish anyone in their way, and even besting the stronger Hindu gods like Vishnu and Brahma together.

When they finally reached the top, Rudra forced Shiva to fight him. Shiva cared for his friend so much that he didn't want to fight him, praying for him to fall unconscious before he died fighting. Shiva decided to forfeit, not wanting to hurt his best friend anymore, but Rudra gave up before him. Rudra acknowledged Shiva's power, and told him to be the new leader of the Hindu pantheon. Shiva begrudgingly accepted, and the two parted ways.

Rudra showed up to watch the fifth round of Ragnarok, unbeknownst to Shiva. In Shiva's moment of weakness, Rudra shouted out to his friend, reminding him of his burden and motivating him. Shiva was shocked that Rudra had returned, and with newfound strength defeated Raiden. After the fight he met Rudra in the entrance corridor, collapsing onto him in exhaustion.

### Parvati, Kali, Durga and Ganesha

While he did not directly interact with his wives and son, it can be inferred that he loves them dearly, smiling when he heard their cheers. Parvati, Kali and Durga also came to his room while he was still recovering to keep him company after Round 6, much to his gratitude.

### Hindu Pantheon

Shiva was the leader of the Hindu pantheon, but was also close friends with most of them. He asked them to chant his beat for his war dance, and grew stronger from their cheers. He fought with the pride of the 1116 gods of India inside of him, showing how close he was with them. In particular, Shiva was close with Vishnu, Brahma, Indra, Agni, Varuna and Rudra.

### Zeus

Shiva and Zeus have a rather rocky relationship. Shiva respects Zeus' authority, but will often butt heads with him when their interests clash. During Round 2, when Shiva was preparing to enter, Zeus stopped him. Initially Shiva thought he was there to cheer him on, but Zeus insisted on going instead of him. This enraged Shiva, who wanted to fight Zeus then and there. However, he let Zeus pass out of respect for his status. Shiva also wanted to fight during Round 4, but Zeus declines yet again, wanting payback for Poseidon's death. Shiva was again forced to accept.

After Round 5, Zeus met Shiva in the entrance corridor. The two admitted that humanity was much stronger than they had expected, being back on good terms.

## Enemies

### Raiden Tameemon

Raiden was Shiva's opponent for Round 5. Initially, Shiva did not think much of the sumo wrestler, excited to destroy him in an entertaining fight. He was surprised when Raiden said he didn't care for the audience's chanting. Once Raiden went all out against Shiva, he began to respect his power, getting serious as well. Shiva became a lot more friendly with Raiden towards the middle of the fight, asking Raiden to bring out his strongest attack so he could take it head on. After recovering from the massive blow Raiden had landed on him, Shiva observed the other sumo wrestlers cheering Raiden on, noting the burden he carried. He respected his opponent enough to bring out his strongest move, and once he recovered from it he saw the sumo wrestler's supporters, noting Raiden's burden. Shiva respected his opponent enough to pull out a technique he had never used before.

After destroying Raiden's arm, Shiva had nothing but respect for him. After killing him, he disagreed with Raiden's thanks, instead thanking him for giving him the best fight of his life, initially calling him a human but then correcting himself and calling Raiden by his full name. Raiden was also very similar to Shiva according to Brunhilde as they both tried to not let others hopes down.