Bathalang Keros is an antogonist in the television fantasy series (locally known as telefantasya, Encantadia, produced by GMA Network. He is one of the five Ancient Bathalas of Encantadia that was once exiled by Emre, Arde, and Ether because of his ability to destroy and demolish intentionally or unintentionally.
Outfits and Appearance[]
Keros has a gray complexion and he has blue fire all over his head. He wears a red jumpsuit.
History[]
In Episode 149, Keros is identified as one of the five Bathalas that were expelled from the realm of the Celestial Beings and was sent to an empty world which they decided to name, Encantadia. But he and the other Bathala/Bathaluman became bored and left Emre, Arde, and Ether alone.
But in Episode 184 his story changed, he didn't leave out of boredom anymore, he was instead banished by Emre, Arde, and Ether from Encantadia because he breaks and destroys any being or thing even if does not mean to. So, he chose to live in an island—a dead island separated from Encantadia named Binyaan. And the fifth Bathala (later revealed to be named Haliya), became unhappy and chose to live on one of Encantadia's two moons.
But centuries after that, he was fetched by Arde and Ether and teamed up together to defeat Emre and take over Devas. He, together with Ether and Arde closed the gates of Devas and didn't let a soul in or out, imprisoning the ones inside.
When Keros trying to help Emre and Cassiopeia. Ether and Arde plotted to kill Keros and they successfully dispatched the Bathala.
It is said that after a Bathala died they go back to the Realm of Celestial Beings.
Powers and Abilities[]
Keros is one of the five powerful elemental deities who maintain neutrality between light and darkness. For shall existence, what is the meaning of creation without destruction. His abilities in the series include:
Destruction (formely)- where he can destroy any living being upon physical contact.
Ivictus- allowing him to teleport at will, the appearance of the teleportation is light blue hue.
Energy blast- she can unleash powerful energy blasts and bolts.
Soul Manipulation- with Ether and Arde's assistance, Keros influenced Minea by altering her pure heart and soul to use her against the Diwatas. The only disadvantage against this kind of manipulation is having a genuine love for your loved ones.
Creation- Ether and Arde gave him opportunity to create anything after they successfully defeated Emre in Devas.
Weaponry:[]
The Keros Warhammer- serves as a channel for Keros' power, capable of emitting powerful bolts and blast as needed
Limitations:[]
He cannot revert curses set by any Bathala's.
Speculations[]
- Keros is believed to be inspired by the God of War Kratos.
Trivia[]
- In the Abangan of Hangarin episode, Keros had red and orange flames wrapped around his whole head. While on the Bathala episode, the flames were changed to color blue.
- Keros corresponds to the Devas Circle of Unity.
- He is the first bathala to have killed.
- Keros' name is possibly named after kerosene, a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum and can be used for lamps and gas stove.