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'''Mahabala''' ('''Edgar''' in the NES version) is a minor character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. Though never actually seen except in flashbacks - he is deceased - he is very important to the story, as he discovered (or rather, rediscovered) the [[Secret of Evolution]], which the forces of Hell, particularly [[Psaro]], sought to become powerful. After his discovery, Edgar's apprentice [[Balzack]] murdered him, orphaning his twin daughters [[Maya]] and [[Meena]], causing them to begin a vendetta against Balazack that ultimately led to them following their destiny in joining the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero of Dragon Quest IV]] on his/her quest.
'''Mahabala''' ('''Edgar''' in the {{NES}} Version) is a minor character in {{DQ4}} and the father of {{Maya}} and [[Meena Mahabala]]. Prior to the events of the game, he was murdered by his apprentice Balzack.


Eventually the sisters succeed in defeatin Balzack, along with his master [[Marquis de Léon]], as well as [[Psaro the Manslayer]] ([[Aamon]] in Chapter 6), thus allowing their father to rest in peace.
==Story==
Though deceased, he is very important to the game's story as he discovered (or rather, rediscovered) the [[Secret of Evolution]], which the forces of Nadiria sought to exploit. After his discovery [[Balzack]] murdered him, orphaning his daughters and causing them to begin a vendetta against Balazack that ultimately led to them following their destiny in joining the {{Hero 4}} of {{Dragon Quest IV}} on his/her quest.


His other apprentice, [[Oojam]] briefly aided the sisters in getting revenge as well.
His other apprentice, [[Oojam]] briefly aided the sisters in getting revenge in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}.
 
==Characteristics==
Not much is stated about Mahabala as a person aside from that he was a dedicated father and beloved by the villagers of [[Aubout du Monde]], but his alchemical expertise is well documented. Considered a true master of rasatantra alchemy, Mahabala was responsible for the creation of the levitating platforms found in his hidden laboratory, [[Gupta Gupha]]. The [[Night light]], the [[Magic Key]], and the [[Sphere of Silence]] are among his achievements, along with other marvelous developments. His true claim to fame was the (re)discovery of the secret of evolution, which had been lost to the ages, and indirectly instigating the events of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.


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Latest revision as of 08:58, 29 January 2022

Mahabala (Edgar in the NES Version) is a minor character in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen and the father of Maya and Meena Mahabala. Prior to the events of the game, he was murdered by his apprentice Balzack.

Story[edit]

Though deceased, he is very important to the game's story as he discovered (or rather, rediscovered) the Secret of Evolution, which the forces of Nadiria sought to exploit. After his discovery Balzack murdered him, orphaning his daughters and causing them to begin a vendetta against Balazack that ultimately led to them following their destiny in joining the Hero of Dragon Quest IV on his/her quest.

His other apprentice, Oojam briefly aided the sisters in getting revenge in Chapter 4.

Characteristics[edit]

Not much is stated about Mahabala as a person aside from that he was a dedicated father and beloved by the villagers of Aubout du Monde, but his alchemical expertise is well documented. Considered a true master of rasatantra alchemy, Mahabala was responsible for the creation of the levitating platforms found in his hidden laboratory, Gupta Gupha. The Night light, the Magic Key, and the Sphere of Silence are among his achievements, along with other marvelous developments. His true claim to fame was the (re)discovery of the secret of evolution, which had been lost to the ages, and indirectly instigating the events of Dragon Quest IV.