The cast

The eight heroes of the saga, the same in every game. Each is inspired by a god or goddess and rides their own vahana. Pick one to read their chapter. Read the whole saga

• SheviThe DestroyerDrank the poison at the churning, and broke Tripura with a single arrow. Rides Nanku, the bull.
• LeviThe PreserverTakes a new form whenever the world is in danger: at the churning, and at dusk on the threshold. Rides Sheshku, the serpent.
• BeviThe CreatorThe creator, who granted the demons their boons, and now helps undo them. Rides Hamku, the swan.
• GeviRemover of ObstaclesBroke off his own tusk to beat a demon no weapon could kill. Rides Mushku, the mouse.
• HeviThe Mighty LeapLeapt the sea to Lanka and set it alight. Rides Mriku, the wind deer.
• KeviThe Dark MotherDrank every drop of Raktabija’s blood before it could fall. Rides Shriku, the jackal.
• DurviThe InvincibleNeither man nor god, so Mahishasura’s boon could not stop her. Rides Simku, the lion.
• MuviCommander of the DevasThe son of Shiva that Tarakasura’s boon left out. Rides Mayku, the peacock.