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{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Maya Mahabala
|Name=Maya
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Game={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|Image=[[Image:Maya 1.jpg|250px]]
|Image=[[File:DQIV Maya DS.png|325px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4mara-sprite-NES.gif]]
|Sprite=[[File:Dq4mara-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-NDS-MAYA.PNG]]<br>[[File:Maya mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Japanese name=マーニャ
|Japanese name=マーニャ
|Roumaji=Manya
|Roumaji=Mānya
|Title=
|Old=Mara
|Title=Dramatic Dancer (''IX'')<br>The Flying Fan-Dancer (''Heroes'')
|Class=[[Dancer]]
|Class=[[Dancer]]
|Race=Human
|Race=[[Human]]
|Age=21
|Age=21
|Family={{Meena}} (sister)<br>[[Mahabala]] (father)
|Voice Actor=[[Michie Tomizawa]] (Japanese, [[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br>[[Miyuki Sawashiro]] (Japanese, ''Heroes'' onward)<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2165929/ Anjli Mohindra] (English)
|}}
|}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Arey, all I am needing is to see a stage, and I am wanting to be on it! I was born to dance!'''''|source=Maya|console=|align=center|bgcolor=b742d6}}
{{translation|'''Maya'''|マーニャ|Mānya}} is a playable character in {{DQ4}}, first appearing in chapter 4. [[Meena]] is her younger sister, though characters frequently mistake Maya as the younger sibling due to her more childish demeanor. She is a dancer and mage on a quest to avenge the death of her father with her sister.


'''Maya Mahabala''' (Mara in the NES version) is a playable character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.
==Appearance and Personality==
Maya is very similar in appearance to her younger sister Meena, but Maya wears next to nothing to better show off her body to her audience when she dances. Maya has long purple hair with bangs/fringe decorated with a silver hairpiece with green gems. She wears a silver brassiere, a long orange loincloth decorated with silver, and tan sandals. She also decorates her body with various silver accessories, such as a choker, bracelets, anklets, and an armband on her right upper arm.


==Appearance and Personality==
Maya's outfit has remained consistent throughout her appearances in the series, with some additional accessories being added in the ''Heroes'' duology, but her design was changed slightly in some games such as ''Dragon Quest Treasures'' and ''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince'' to avoid increasing the game's age rating in Japan. Maya's outfit is made less revealing by having her wear a triangular orange top under her metal bra and purple shorts under her loincloth.
Maya is very similar in appearance to [[Meena]], her younger sister. Maya wears next to nothing, to better show off her body to her audience when she dances.
 
Though during the game she is still grieving the death of her father, Maya is generally a very outgoing and playful, if slightly scatterbrained, person. Her occasional spells of ditziness are the main source of the sibling friction between the girls. One example is Maya referring to a cow in [[Aubout du Monde]] as "Moona". Oftentimes Maya will be distracted by the luxuries a town or castle has to offer, prompting Meena to remind her sister the true purpose of their travels. As shown in her activities in [[Endor]], Maya is overly frivolous with her and Meena's money. Combined with her addiction to gambling, Maya disastrously spends all their money on the slots, much to her sister's chagrin.
 
When Maya dances, she does so without inhibition, every movement filled with energy and freedom. This trait shows through in everything else she does as well, reflecting her impulsive and unrestrained nature. She has a noted gambling problem, a possible result of this trait. She finds towns without casinos or any kind of nightlife boring. Maya detests being in caves, contrary to her sister who has an affinity for them. However, she does love high places and states that she was very good at climbing trees when she was young.


Though during the game she is still grieving the death of her father, Maya is generally a very outgoing, if slightly immature, person. When she dances, she does so without inhibition, every movement filled with energy and freedom. This trait shows through in everything else she does as well, reflecting her impulsive nature. She seems to have a gambling problem, a possible result of this trait. She finds towns without casinos boring.
Maya also has a flirtatious and playful side to her personality, and is seen to be appreciative of both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]]'s physical attractiveness in the ''Heroes'' series of games. She enjoys playfully teasing the normally serious Luceus. Despite her own coquettishness, Maya herself easily gets fed up with "eve-teasing men" as she puts it, and sympathises with dancers who work in bars. Maya seems to be have a preference for bad boys, as seen with [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] and [[Terry]], much to her sister's chagrin.


==Story==
==Appearances==
[[File:Maya.png|thumb|left|130px|Maya in the PlayStation remake]]
==={{DQ4}}===
Chapter 4 is set with Maya and Meena performing at a town populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice, [[Balzack]], killed him in order to steal the [[Secret of Evolution]], they have nothing to back up their claim, and keep it to themselves for the time being.
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Arey, sometimes I am thinking I was born unlucky. Once I am putting one thousand casino tokens in the same slot machine and winning nothing! Oh, but this is before I am meeting Hero! I get the feeling now my luck has changed!'''''|source=Maya|console=|align=center|bgcolor=b742d6}}
{{spoiler|start}}{{DQ4 Chapter 4}} is set with Maya and Meena performing at [[Laissez Fayre|a town populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists]]. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice [[Balzack]] had killed him in order to steal the [[Secret of Evolution]], they have nothing to back up their claim and keep it to themselves for the time being.


After following the trail through several towns across the entire country, they finally confront the murderer at his castle. Unfortunately, after his defeat, his master, the [[Marquis de Léon]], soundly defeats them in battle and throws them into the dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit, and after they escape they flee directly to [[Endor]].
After following the trail through several towns across the entire country along with their father's other apprentice [[Oojam]], they finally confront the murderer at his castle. Unfortunately, after his defeat [[Marquis de Léon]] appears and soundly trounces them in battle before throwing them into the castle dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit and gives them the [[List of items in Dragon Quest IV#Key Items|Boarding pass]]. The jailbreak is noticed by guards however, causing Oojam to hold them off while the sisters flee directly to [[Endor]].


In Chapter 5, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all the gold they'd earned on their journey at the [[Casino]], leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Meena and Maya in short order. Maya swears never to gamble again and the two sisters join the player's party for the remainder of the game.
In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all of the gold they had earned on their journey at the [[Casino]], leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the {{Hero 4}} has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Meena and Maya in short order. Maya swears never to gamble again and the two sisters join the player's party for the remainder of the game.


Much further into Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack, at [[Zamoksva|Castle Zamoksva]]. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become Baalzack, but the party is still able to kill him, avenging the death of the sisters' father.
Much further into Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack at Castle [[Zamoksva]]. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become Baalzack, but the party is still able to kill him, thus avenging the death of the sisters' father.{{spoiler|end}}


==Abilities==
====Abilities====
As a dancer rather than a warrior, Maya is physically frail, possessing practically zero Strength, and the lowest Resilience and HP for much of the game. The tradeoff is that she has fantastic Agility, good Wisdom, a great deal of MP, and a very strong set of spells, including debilitating spells like [[Sap]], strong damage-dealers like [[Sizzle]] and [[Frizzle]], and oddities like [[Puff!]].
As a dancer, Maya is physically frail, possessing very low Strength, and the lowest {{Resilience}} and max {{HP}} for much of the game. The tradeoff is that she has fantastic {{Agility}}, good {{Wisdom}}, and a great deal of {{MP}}. She has a very strong set of spells, including debilitating spells like [[Sap]], strong damage-dealers like [[Sizzle]] and [[Frizzle]], and oddities like [[Puff!]] where she can transform into a dragon. Her weapons are mostly [[Knife (weapon type)|knives]] and [[Wand (weapon type)|wands]], but she is also able to equip the [[Cobra claw]] and [[Gringham whip]] in remake versions. Her selection of armour is limited to clothing, robes, and hats. The only shield she is able to equip is the [[Liquid metal shield]].


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|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
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|Mera
|Mera
|Blaze
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|Frizz
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|Miniataque ígneo
|2
|-
|-
|3
|3
|Rukani
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|Sap
|Sap
|[[Sap]]
|Debilitación
|Debilitación
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|-
|-
|7
|7
|Gira
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|Firebal
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|[[Sizz]]
|Miniincendio
|Miniincendio
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|-
|-
|8
|8
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|Telerregreso
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|-
|-
|9
|9
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|[[Evac]]
|Telehuida
|Telehuida
|4
|-
|-
|11
|11
|Io
|Io
|Bang
|Bang
|Bang
|[[Bang]]
|Miniexplosión
|Miniexplosión
|5
|-
|-
|14
|14
|Begirama
|Begirama
|Firebane
|Firebane
|Sizzle
|[[Sizzle]]
|Incendio
|Incendio
|6
|-
|-
|16
|16
|Mahotora
|Mahotora
|Robmagic
|Robmagic
|Drain Magic
|[[Drain Magic]]
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|Absorber magia
|0
|-
|-
|19
|19
|Merami
|Merami
|Blazemore
|Blazemore
|Frizzle
|[[Frizzle]]
|Ataque ígneo
|Ataque ígneo
|4
|-
|-
|21
|21
|Toramana
|Toramana
|Stepguard
|Stepguard
|Safe Passage
|[[Safe Passage]]
|Paso seguro
|Paso seguro
|2
|-
|-
|23
|23
|Iora
|Iora
|Boom
|Boom
|Boom
|[[Boom]]
|Bum
|Explosión
|8
|-
|-
|27
|27
|Begiragon
|Begiragon
|Firevolt
|Firevolt
|Kasizzle
|[[Kasizz|Kasizzle]]
|Superincendio
|Superincendio
|10
|-
|-
|30
|30
|Doragoramu
|Doragoramu
|Bedragon
|Bedragon
|Puff!
|[[Puff!]]
|Puff!
|Dracon
|18
|-
|-
|33
|33
|Merazoma
|Merazoma
|Blazemost
|Blazemost
|Kafrizzle
|[[Kafrizz|Kafrizzle]]
|Superataque ígneo
|Superataque ígneo
|10
|-
|-
|36
|36
|Ionazun
|Ionazun
|Explodet
|Explodet
|Kaboom
|[[Kaboom]]
|Superexplosión
|Superexplosión
|15
|}
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===Stats===
====Stats====
*PSX version.
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| Agility || 5 || 208
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| Resilience || 12 || 129
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| Wisdom || 4 || 167
| Wisdom || 4 || 167
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| Luck || 6 || 215
| Luck || 6 || 215
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Dancer's costume]]
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*Remake versions
 
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==={{DQ6}}===
Maya is present along with the rest of the Chosen in the near-future version of [[Reaper's Peak]]. She is sitting in the bar, bored with how dull the town is and expressing her frustration that Meena has already started telling fortunes. After venting, she reconsiders and thinks that resting even in a boring village can be alright if her little sister is enjoying herself.
 
Maya also appeared in the monster oriented variant of the town as shown in the {{Super Famicom}} Version of the game.  Unlike the remake she is instead in the Hero's house sitting across the table from a [[Feralball]], wondering where her sister, Meena is.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
Maya appears as one of the special guests at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. This could be obtained when the [[DQVC]] was available using Nintendo's Wi-Fi Channel. When spoken to, she gives the player different pieces of her outfit for fulfilling certain conditions:
* [[Maya's outfit]] and [[Maya's bottoms]] - Received when first talking to her.
* [[Maya's bracelets]] - Received when the Hero is a [[Minstrel]]
* [[Sattriya sandals]] - Received after the inn is fully expanded
* [[Maya's mane]] - Received when it is the player's birthday
The player will receive the '''Dramatic Dancer''' accolade for wearing every part of the outfit.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
Maya, along with the rest of the Chosen Ones, appears in the Upper Echelon of the [[Circle of Conquest]] near the end of the game. The group intervenes when Psaro's elder half-brother [[Dolph]] summons his horde of underlings to attack, fending the mass of monsters off so that the family business can be settled. Not missing an opportunity to flirt, Maya declares that Psaro's isn't half-bad now that she's seen him up close. Maya departs with the Hero when he declares that the time isn't right for his battle to the death with Psaro.
 
==={{DQMBR}}===
Maya can be summoned to perform a special attack. After leaping from the wagon, she performs Dancing Dragons, a dance which summons two fiery serpents, which she launches at her enemies.
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''I'm hot stuff, huh?'''''|source=Maya, getting ready to perform her High Tension attack.|console=|align=center|bgcolor=b742d6}}
Maya is one of the thirteen playable characters. She appears to have been mysteriously teleported to the land of Arba and is found at [[the Shrine of Scales]]. The party encounters her during a dance performance and is approached by her friends [[Kiryl]] and [[Alena]], who is overjoyed to see her. Maya is captivated by either [[Luceus]] or [[Aurora]], depending on who the player picked at the beginning of the game, and believes them to be a strong, handsome, rich hero. She will join the party after the story quest "Strangers in the Shrine" and is the last character to automatically join.
 
Maya joins at level 31 and with 139 skill points to freely allocate. Her fighting style lets her rack up combo hits very quickly, allowing her to hover once she lands 100 hits or more. She uses [[Fan (weapon type)|fans]] as her weapon of choice and she is able to cast the [[Sizz]] series of spells. Her Coup-de-Grâce is Puff!, which transforms her into a mighty fire-breathing dragon, and is one of the spells she could learn in her original game.
[[File:Heroes Maya Sheet.png|right|thumb|300px|Heroes info sheet]]
====Stats====
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|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#facf54
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Level || 31 || 99
|-
| HP || 164|| 600
|-
| MP || 88 || 300
|-
| Strength || 61  || 195
|-
| Resilience || 42|| 150
|-
| Wisdom || 122  || 285
|-
|Deftness || 16 || 45
|}
====Spells & Abilities====
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|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#facf54
| Name || Points Required || MP || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Fan Dango || 0 || 8 || A fabulous fan dance that deals damage to unlucky onlookers.||None
|-
| Dancing Dragons || 6 || 12 || A duo of drakes fly forth, fueling a furious firestorm.||None
|-
| [[Sizz]] || 4 || 5 || An ancient incantation that fires forth a racing pillar of flame.||None
|-
| [[Sizzle]]  || 8 || 9 || Sends a snaking pillar of flame flying forth from the ground.||Sizz
|-
| [[Kasizz]]  || 16 || 17 || Sends two snaking pillars of flame flying forth from the ground.||Sizzle
|-
| [[Sultry  Dance]] || 6 || 8 || A lascivious dance that lulls enemies into dropping their defences.||None
|}
 
====Maya-Exclusive Skills====
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#facf54
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Fan Dango Extender|| 8 || Extends the area of effect of Fan Dango. || Fan Dango
|-
| Flying Fan Dango || 8 || Allows you to unleash Fan Dango in mid-air. || Fan Dango
|-
| Flying Dragons|| 8 || Allows you to unleash Flying Dragons in mid-air. || Flying Dragons
|-
| Soaring Sizzler|| 5 || Allows you to unleash Sizz-type spells in mid-air.|| Sizz
|-
| Sultry Dance Extender || 5 || Extends the area of effect of Sultry Dance.|| Sultry Dance
|-
| Go-Go Dancer || 20 || Makes it easier to continue a combo after inflicting 100 hits. || None
|-
| Charm-Cha-Cha || 8 || Increases evasion when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved. || None
|-
| Maximum MP +5 || 10 || Increases maximum MP by five.|| None
|-
| Maximum MP +5 || 10 || Increases maximum MP by five.|| None
|-
| Resilience +5 || 10  || Increases resilience by five points.|| None
|-
| Wisdom +5|| 10 || Increases wisdom by five points.|| None
|-
| Tension Extension Extreme|| 15 || Extends high tension by eight seconds. || Reach Lv. 32
|-
| Powersaver Plus || 15  || Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost.|| Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Critical Surge || 8 || Critical hits cause quite a lot of MP to be restored.||  Reach Lv. 32
|-
| Dramatic Tension || 6 || Slowly increases tension when low on HP. || None.
|}
 
====Attributes====
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| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Maximum HP + 10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum HP by ten. || None / None / Reach Lv. 20 / 25 / 32
|-
| Maximum MP +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum MP by five.|| None / None / Reach Lv. 16 / 25 / 32
|-
| Strength + 5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases strength by five points. || None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 26 / 32
|-
| Resilience +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 || Increases resilience by five points. || None / None / Reach Lv. 23/ 28 / 32
|-
| Wisdom+5 (x5)  || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases wisdom by five points. || None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 24 / 32
|}
====Special Effects====
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|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#facf54
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Deftness Boost || 6|| Slightly increases deftness.|| None
|-
| Deftness Burst || 15 || Greatly increases deftness. || Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Artful Dodger  || 6 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion.|| None
|-
| Best in Tension || 6 || Ramps up the rate at which tension builds. || Reach Lv. 22
|-
| Tension Extension || 3 || Extends high tension by two seconds.|| None
|-
| Critical Charge || 3 || Critical hits cause MP to be restored.|| Reach Lv. 16
|-
| Critical Impact  || 15|| Critical hits cause the user’s attack to increase.|| None
|-
| Critical Cover  || 6 || Critical hits cause the user’s defence to increase.|| None
|-
| Hysterical Strength || 15 || Increases attack when low on HP. || None
|-
| Last Stand || 6 || Increases defence when low on HP. || None
|}
|}


==Names==
==={{DQH2}}===
Maya is known as Manya in the original Japanese and Mara in the original NES version.
Maya reappears in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 as the second returning character, and fourth set of otherworldly travelers alongside her younger sister [[Meena]] who joins shortly before her. Maya appears to have been transported to the world of Accordia and was employed under the services of the Queen of Ingenia to fight the heroes and her sister, for a special reward. While she does function as a boss, she eventually calls off the battle citing that it would be a bore for everyone to prolong it and joins her sister’s side.
 
In game Maya is given the title “The Flying Fan-Dancer” and she maintains the same weapon and gameplay style from the previous game where she is capable of aerial combat which becomes stronger should she maintain a large combo counter. Additionally she was given new techniques in the form of [[Pink Typhoon]] and [[Sword Dance]] that compliment her dance-like fighting style.
[[File:Heroes 2 Maya.png|right|thumb|300px|Heroes 2 info sheet]]
====Stats====
{| style="width:40%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Attribute || Starting Stats ||Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Level || 17 || 99
|-
| HP || 86 || 350
|-
| MP || 41 || 155
|-
| Strength || 40 || 235
|-
| Resilience || 20 || 165
|-
| Wisdom ||61 || 285
|-
|Deftness || 11|| 60
|}
 
====Skills====
Maya can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || MP || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| [[Sizz]] || 0 || 8|| An ancient incantation that fires forth a racing pillar of flame.|| None
|-
| [[Sizzle]] || 8 || 13 || Sends a snaking pillar of flame flying forth from the ground.|| Requirements
|-
| [[Kasizz]] || 14 || 19 || Sends two snaking pillars of flame flying forth from the ground.|| Sizzle<br>Reach Lv. 22
|-
| [[Sultry Dance]] || 4 || 8 || A lascivious dance that lulls enemies into dropping their defences.|| None
|-
| [[Pink Typhoon]]|| 8 || 11 || Summons a swirling spiral of energy that damages enemies and sends the user skyward.|| None
|-
| [[Sword Dance]] || 10 || 15 || A swirling, whirling onslaught of slicing that assails all nearby enemies.|| Reach Lv. 24
|}
 
Maya can acquire the following attributes through skill points.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Maximum HP + 10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum HP by ten. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Maximum MP +3 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum MP by three. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Strength +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases strength by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Wisdom +5 (x5)  || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases wisdom by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Deftness +10 (x5)  || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases deftness by ten points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Sultry Dance Extender || 5 || Extends the area of effect of Sultry Dance. || Requirements
|-
| Go-Go Dancer || 20 || Makes it easier to continue a combo after inflicting 100 hits. || None
|-
| Chrome-Cha-Cha || 8 || Increases evasion when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved.|| None
|-
| Aerial Evader || 20 || Allows dodging in mid-air when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved.|| Reach Lv. 24
|-
| Artful Dodger || 5 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion.|| None
|-
| Ace Evader || 15 || Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Powersaver Plus || 15  || Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. || Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Tension Extension Extreme|| 15 || Extends high tension by eight seconds. || Reach Lv. 32
|-
| Grace Under Fire || 15 || Slowly restores MP when low on HP. || None
|-
| Tension Boost When Near Death || 6 || Causes you to slowly gain tension when low on HP. || None
|-
| Artful Dodger || 5 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || None
|-
| Best In Tension || 5 || Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Tension Extension || 3 || Extends high tension by two seconds. || None
|-
| Gain More Tension When Fired Up || 5 || Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. || None
|-
| Longer Attack and Defence Boosts || 10 || Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. || None
|}
 
====Proficiency====
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Rank || Name || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| 1 || [[Fan Dango]] || 8||  A fabulous dance that deals damage to unlucky onlookers.
|-
| 2 || Disco Inferno || 10|| A series of speedy somersaults that strike foes in swift succession.
|-
| 3 || Attack +5 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
|-
| 4 ||Deftness +10 with Fans || – || Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
|-
| 5 ||  Attack +5 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
|-
| 6 || Magic +10 with Fans|| – ||Increases magical might by ten points when wielding fans.
|-
| 7 ||  Attack +5 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
|-
| 8 || [[Dancing Dragons]] || 12 || A duo of drakes fly forth, fueling a furious firestorm.
|-
| 9 || Magic +10 with Fans|| – ||Increases magical might by ten points when wielding fans.
|-
| 10 ||  Increased Evasion with Fans || –|| Slightly increases evasion when wielding fans.
|-
| 11 || Deftness +10 with Fans || – || Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
|-
| 12 || Butterfly Ballet || 9 || Summons a circle of butterflies to batter nearby enemies.
|-
| 13 || Increased Evasion with Fans || –|| Slightly increases evasion when wielding fans.
|-
| 14 || Deftness +10 with Fans || – || Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
|-
| 15 || Attack +20 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding fans.
|-
| 16 ||  Attack +5 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
|-
| 17 || Max. MP +10 with Fans || – || Increases maximum MP by then when wielding fans.
|-
| 18 ||  Attack +5 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
|-
| 19 || Max. MP +10 with Fans || – || Increases maximum MP by then when wielding fans.
|-
| 20 || Attack +20 with Fans || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding fans.
|}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Maya appears as a S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event, appearing on her own banner alongside [[Pickeerer]]. She can participate in [[Healie|Healie's]] Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Maya
|kanji=マーニャ
|romanji=Manya
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Maya.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|48px]]<br>{{Hero F}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=140
|hp=1,432
|mp=578
|move=2-3
|attack=258
|defense=338
|agility=435
|wisdom=516
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Acceleratle Dance]]<br>'''While under Puff!''': [[Trample]]
|bskill2=[[Butterfly Bop]]{{tt|*|Level 33}}<br>'''While under Puff!''': [[Scorching Flame]]
|bskill3=[[Dancing Dragons]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Coup de Grâce''': [[Puff!]]{{tt|*|Level 80}}
|askill1='''Move +1''' / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3='''Fortifying Footwork''': Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 1 time for 99 turns / Frizz-type Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5='''Auto HP Regen''': Action start: Heals 10% of max HP / Frizz-type Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises Frizz-type potency of all Hero allies, including herself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max MP +15<br>WIS +15
|bperk2='''Dazzling Dancer''': Battle start: Greatly raises AGL and evasion rate for 3 turns.<br>'''Puff!''': While in Puff! state, reduces damage by 30%, nullifies some status conditions.
|bperk3=Frizz-type Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==Name Origin==
Maya is a name found in several languages, ranging from Sanskrit to Spanish and Japanese. The name Maya means "illusion, magic" in Sanskrit. It is also another name used for the Hindu goddess [[Wikipedia:Durga|Durga]], who is a mother goddess associated with strength, protection, motherhood, and wars.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Along with her sister Meena, Maya makes a cameo in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
*There is some conflicting information as to whether or not Maya and Meena are twins. Maya is simply referred to as the eldest sister in the English translation of ''Chapters of the Chosen''. In an interview with RPGamer shortly after the English release of ''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen'' on the DS, Yuji Horii referred to the sisters as twins<ref>[https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/dq/dq4ds/dq4dsinterview.html RPGamer Feature - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Post Mortem Interview]</ref> and the English ''Dragon Quest IV'' Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames also refers to the sisters as twins.
** However, in the ''Dragon Quest IV'' Light Novel written by Saori Kumi, Maya is stated to be two years older than Meena.
*There is a pair of sisters encountered in [[Greenthumb Gardens]] in {{Dragon Quest VII}} who are a reference to Maya and Meena.
*From June 10th to July 10th, 2016, a dessert called the "Manya Tea Parfait" was available at the real-life [[Patty's Party Planning Place|Luida's Bar]] in Tokyo to promote the release of ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''. Designed to look like Maya, it contains chocolate, milk tea pudding, black sesame marshmallows and is topped with silver confectionery candy. There was also a parfait based on Meena, as well.
* Maya's default outfit has necessitated some censoring in more recent entries of the series that wish to maintain ratings suitable for young children, especially in Japanese releases. To that end, her dancer's outfit has seen some alterations for slightly more modesty to comply with the ratings requirements for these titles.
*In the ''[[Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour]]'' that ran from July 22nd, 2016 to August 31st, 2016, Maya was played by professional dancer Mion Yamane.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery align="center">
File:MayaArt.PNG|Famicom art
File:Maya Famicom art.png|{{Famicom}} art
File:MayaArt.PNG|More Famicom art
File:DQIV Maya Kasizzle.png|Using [[Kasizzle]].
File:Maya Drain Magic.png|Using [[Drain Magic]].
File:Meena and Maya EXP.png|[[Experience Points]]
File:Maya Dance.png|Maya entertaining.
File:DQIV Meena and Maya.png
File:DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With the {{Hero 4}} and [[Alena]].
File:Maya MP.png
File:DQIV Golden Tiara.png|Maya wearing the [[Golden tiara]].
File:Mayas Iron Fan.png|Maya's [[Iron fan]].
File:Dancers Costume and Leather Armour.png|Maya wearing the [[Dancer's costume]].
File:Maya Pink Leotard.png|Maya wearing the [[Pink leotard]].
File:DQIV Pink Leotard.png|Maya wearing the [[Pink leotard]].
File:DQ Heroines.png|''DQ'' Heroines.
File:DQIV Maya.jpg|{{PlayStation}} art.
File:DQIV Maya PS1.jpg|PlayStation art.
File:DQIV Maya Fire.jpg|Maya readying a fire spell, PlayStation art.
File:DQIV DS Meena and Maya.png|Nintendo DS art with Meena.
File:Maya.png
File:Meena and Maya.png
File:InomataMaya&Meena.png|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
File:InomataMaya&Meena.png|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
Image:DQ_Heroes_Maya.png|Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
File:DQ4 Maya.jpg
File:DQ4 Alena, Kiryl, Maya.jpg
File:ISP Meena and Maya.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''.
File:ISP Meena Trode and Maya.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''.
File:DQMB Maya.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
File:DQ Heroes Maya.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below''.
File:DQH Maya fans.jpg|Maya fighting [[skeleton]]s with her fans.
File:DQH Maya Kasizz.jpg|Maya casting [[Kasizz]].
File:DQH Maya HighTension.jpg|Maya preparing to use Puff!.
File:DQH Maya Puff.jpg|Maya's dragon form.
File:DQH Maya Meena.jpg|Maya with her sister in ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.
File:DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|Maya holding the [[Archdemon]] Arcs.
File:Maya DQM TDP screenshot.jpg|Maya's outfit in ''The Dark Prince''
File:DQR Maya 2.png|''[[Dragon Quest Rivals|Rivals]]'' artwork.
File:DQR Maya Puff.png
File:DQT Manya.jpg|Maya and her dragon form in {{Tact}}.
File:DQT Baraku Manya.jpg|Pickeerer and Maya in ''Tact''.
File:DQT Maya alt.png|Phantom Dancer Maya in ''Tact.''
File:Manya tea parfait.jpg|The Manya Tea Parfait from Luida's Bar.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Maya
Dragon Quest IV
Sprite(s)
Japanese name マーニャ
Romaji Mānya
Old localisation Mara
Title Dramatic Dancer (IX)
The Flying Fan-Dancer (Heroes)
Vocation Dancer
Race Human
Age 21
Family Meena (sister)
Mahabala (father)
Voice actor Michie Tomizawa (Japanese, CD Theater)
Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese, Heroes onward)
Anjli Mohindra (English)

"Arey, all I am needing is to see a stage, and I am wanting to be on it! I was born to dance!"

—Maya

Maya (マーニャ, Mānya?) is a playable character in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, first appearing in chapter 4. Meena is her younger sister, though characters frequently mistake Maya as the younger sibling due to her more childish demeanor. She is a dancer and mage on a quest to avenge the death of her father with her sister.

Appearance and Personality[edit | edit source]

Maya is very similar in appearance to her younger sister Meena, but Maya wears next to nothing to better show off her body to her audience when she dances. Maya has long purple hair with bangs/fringe decorated with a silver hairpiece with green gems. She wears a silver brassiere, a long orange loincloth decorated with silver, and tan sandals. She also decorates her body with various silver accessories, such as a choker, bracelets, anklets, and an armband on her right upper arm.

Maya's outfit has remained consistent throughout her appearances in the series, with some additional accessories being added in the Heroes duology, but her design was changed slightly in some games such as Dragon Quest Treasures and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince to avoid increasing the game's age rating in Japan. Maya's outfit is made less revealing by having her wear a triangular orange top under her metal bra and purple shorts under her loincloth.

Though during the game she is still grieving the death of her father, Maya is generally a very outgoing and playful, if slightly scatterbrained, person. Her occasional spells of ditziness are the main source of the sibling friction between the girls. One example is Maya referring to a cow in Aubout du Monde as "Moona". Oftentimes Maya will be distracted by the luxuries a town or castle has to offer, prompting Meena to remind her sister the true purpose of their travels. As shown in her activities in Endor, Maya is overly frivolous with her and Meena's money. Combined with her addiction to gambling, Maya disastrously spends all their money on the slots, much to her sister's chagrin.

When Maya dances, she does so without inhibition, every movement filled with energy and freedom. This trait shows through in everything else she does as well, reflecting her impulsive and unrestrained nature. She has a noted gambling problem, a possible result of this trait. She finds towns without casinos or any kind of nightlife boring. Maya detests being in caves, contrary to her sister who has an affinity for them. However, she does love high places and states that she was very good at climbing trees when she was young.

Maya also has a flirtatious and playful side to her personality, and is seen to be appreciative of both Luceus and Aurora's physical attractiveness in the Heroes series of games. She enjoys playfully teasing the normally serious Luceus. Despite her own coquettishness, Maya herself easily gets fed up with "eve-teasing men" as she puts it, and sympathises with dancers who work in bars. Maya seems to be have a preference for bad boys, as seen with Psaro and Terry, much to her sister's chagrin.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

"Arey, sometimes I am thinking I was born unlucky. Once I am putting one thousand casino tokens in the same slot machine and winning nothing! Oh, but this is before I am meeting Hero! I get the feeling now my luck has changed!"

—Maya

Warning: Spoilers!
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Chapter 4 is set with Maya and Meena performing at a town populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice Balzack had killed him in order to steal the Secret of Evolution, they have nothing to back up their claim and keep it to themselves for the time being.

After following the trail through several towns across the entire country along with their father's other apprentice Oojam, they finally confront the murderer at his castle. Unfortunately, after his defeat Marquis de Léon appears and soundly trounces them in battle before throwing them into the castle dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit and gives them the Boarding pass. The jailbreak is noticed by guards however, causing Oojam to hold them off while the sisters flee directly to Endor.

In Chapter 5, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all of the gold they had earned on their journey at the Casino, leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the Hero has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Meena and Maya in short order. Maya swears never to gamble again and the two sisters join the player's party for the remainder of the game.

Much further into Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack at Castle Zamoksva. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become Baalzack, but the party is still able to kill him, thus avenging the death of the sisters' father.

Abilities[edit | edit source]

As a dancer, Maya is physically frail, possessing very low Strength, and the lowest Resilience and max HP for much of the game. The tradeoff is that she has fantastic Agility, good Wisdom, and a great deal of MP. She has a very strong set of spells, including debilitating spells like Sap, strong damage-dealers like Sizzle and Frizzle, and oddities like Puff! where she can transform into a dragon. Her weapons are mostly knives and wands, but she is also able to equip the Cobra claw and Gringham whip in remake versions. Her selection of armour is limited to clothing, robes, and hats. The only shield she is able to equip is the Liquid metal shield.

Level Learned Original Japanese NES Version DS Version Spanish Version MP
1 Mera Blaze Frizz Miniataque ígneo 2
3 Rukani Sap Sap Debilitación 3
7 Gira Firebal Sizz Miniincendio 4
8 Rura Return Zoom Telerregreso 4
9 Riremito Outside Evac Telehuida 4
11 Io Bang Bang Miniexplosión 5
14 Begirama Firebane Sizzle Incendio 6
16 Mahotora Robmagic Drain Magic Absorber magia 0
19 Merami Blazemore Frizzle Ataque ígneo 4
21 Toramana Stepguard Safe Passage Paso seguro 2
23 Iora Boom Boom Explosión 8
27 Begiragon Firevolt Kasizzle Superincendio 10
30 Doragoramu Bedragon Puff! Dracon 18
33 Merazoma Blazemost Kafrizzle Superataque ígneo 10
36 Ionazun Explodet Kaboom Superexplosión 15

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 16 694
MP 9 823
Strength 3 176
Agility 5 208
Resilience 2 129
Wisdom 4 167
Luck 6 215
Initial gear Dancer's costume
  • Remake versions

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Maya is present along with the rest of the Chosen in the near-future version of Reaper's Peak. She is sitting in the bar, bored with how dull the town is and expressing her frustration that Meena has already started telling fortunes. After venting, she reconsiders and thinks that resting even in a boring village can be alright if her little sister is enjoying herself.

Maya also appeared in the monster oriented variant of the town as shown in the Super Famicom Version of the game. Unlike the remake she is instead in the Hero's house sitting across the table from a Feralball, wondering where her sister, Meena is.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Maya appears as one of the special guests at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be obtained when the DQVC was available using Nintendo's Wi-Fi Channel. When spoken to, she gives the player different pieces of her outfit for fulfilling certain conditions:

The player will receive the Dramatic Dancer accolade for wearing every part of the outfit.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Maya, along with the rest of the Chosen Ones, appears in the Upper Echelon of the Circle of Conquest near the end of the game. The group intervenes when Psaro's elder half-brother Dolph summons his horde of underlings to attack, fending the mass of monsters off so that the family business can be settled. Not missing an opportunity to flirt, Maya declares that Psaro's isn't half-bad now that she's seen him up close. Maya departs with the Hero when he declares that the time isn't right for his battle to the death with Psaro.

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road[edit | edit source]

Maya can be summoned to perform a special attack. After leaping from the wagon, she performs Dancing Dragons, a dance which summons two fiery serpents, which she launches at her enemies.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

"I'm hot stuff, huh?"

—Maya, getting ready to perform her High Tension attack.

Maya is one of the thirteen playable characters. She appears to have been mysteriously teleported to the land of Arba and is found at the Shrine of Scales. The party encounters her during a dance performance and is approached by her friends Kiryl and Alena, who is overjoyed to see her. Maya is captivated by either Luceus or Aurora, depending on who the player picked at the beginning of the game, and believes them to be a strong, handsome, rich hero. She will join the party after the story quest "Strangers in the Shrine" and is the last character to automatically join.

Maya joins at level 31 and with 139 skill points to freely allocate. Her fighting style lets her rack up combo hits very quickly, allowing her to hover once she lands 100 hits or more. She uses fans as her weapon of choice and she is able to cast the Sizz series of spells. Her Coup-de-Grâce is Puff!, which transforms her into a mighty fire-breathing dragon, and is one of the spells she could learn in her original game.

Heroes info sheet

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 31 99
HP 164 600
MP 88 300
Strength 61 195
Resilience 42 150
Wisdom 122 285
Deftness 16 45

Spells & Abilities[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required MP Details Requirements
Fan Dango 0 8 A fabulous fan dance that deals damage to unlucky onlookers. None
Dancing Dragons 6 12 A duo of drakes fly forth, fueling a furious firestorm. None
Sizz 4 5 An ancient incantation that fires forth a racing pillar of flame. None
Sizzle 8 9 Sends a snaking pillar of flame flying forth from the ground. Sizz
Kasizz 16 17 Sends two snaking pillars of flame flying forth from the ground. Sizzle
Sultry Dance 6 8 A lascivious dance that lulls enemies into dropping their defences. None

Maya-Exclusive Skills[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Fan Dango Extender 8 Extends the area of effect of Fan Dango. Fan Dango
Flying Fan Dango 8 Allows you to unleash Fan Dango in mid-air. Fan Dango
Flying Dragons 8 Allows you to unleash Flying Dragons in mid-air. Flying Dragons
Soaring Sizzler 5 Allows you to unleash Sizz-type spells in mid-air. Sizz
Sultry Dance Extender 5 Extends the area of effect of Sultry Dance. Sultry Dance
Go-Go Dancer 20 Makes it easier to continue a combo after inflicting 100 hits. None
Charm-Cha-Cha 8 Increases evasion when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved. None
Maximum MP +5 10 Increases maximum MP by five. None
Maximum MP +5 10 Increases maximum MP by five. None
Resilience +5 10 Increases resilience by five points. None
Wisdom +5 10 Increases wisdom by five points. None
Tension Extension Extreme 15 Extends high tension by eight seconds. Reach Lv. 32
Powersaver Plus 15 Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. Reach Lv. 28
Critical Surge 8 Critical hits cause quite a lot of MP to be restored. Reach Lv. 32
Dramatic Tension 6 Slowly increases tension when low on HP. None.

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Maximum HP + 10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum HP by ten. None / None / Reach Lv. 20 / 25 / 32
Maximum MP +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum MP by five. None / None / Reach Lv. 16 / 25 / 32
Strength + 5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases strength by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 26 / 32
Resilience +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 Increases resilience by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 23/ 28 / 32
Wisdom+5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases wisdom by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 24 / 32

Special Effects[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Deftness Boost 6 Slightly increases deftness. None
Deftness Burst 15 Greatly increases deftness. Reach Lv. 28
Artful Dodger 6 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Best in Tension 6 Ramps up the rate at which tension builds. Reach Lv. 22
Tension Extension 3 Extends high tension by two seconds. None
Critical Charge 3 Critical hits cause MP to be restored. Reach Lv. 16
Critical Impact 15 Critical hits cause the user’s attack to increase. None
Critical Cover 6 Critical hits cause the user’s defence to increase. None
Hysterical Strength 15 Increases attack when low on HP. None
Last Stand 6 Increases defence when low on HP. None

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Maya reappears in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 as the second returning character, and fourth set of otherworldly travelers alongside her younger sister Meena who joins shortly before her. Maya appears to have been transported to the world of Accordia and was employed under the services of the Queen of Ingenia to fight the heroes and her sister, for a special reward. While she does function as a boss, she eventually calls off the battle citing that it would be a bore for everyone to prolong it and joins her sister’s side.

In game Maya is given the title “The Flying Fan-Dancer” and she maintains the same weapon and gameplay style from the previous game where she is capable of aerial combat which becomes stronger should she maintain a large combo counter. Additionally she was given new techniques in the form of Pink Typhoon and Sword Dance that compliment her dance-like fighting style.

Heroes 2 info sheet

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 17 99
HP 86 350
MP 41 155
Strength 40 235
Resilience 20 165
Wisdom 61 285
Deftness 11 60

Skills[edit | edit source]

Maya can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.

Name Points Required MP Details Requirements
Sizz 0 8 An ancient incantation that fires forth a racing pillar of flame. None
Sizzle 8 13 Sends a snaking pillar of flame flying forth from the ground. Requirements
Kasizz 14 19 Sends two snaking pillars of flame flying forth from the ground. Sizzle
Reach Lv. 22
Sultry Dance 4 8 A lascivious dance that lulls enemies into dropping their defences. None
Pink Typhoon 8 11 Summons a swirling spiral of energy that damages enemies and sends the user skyward. None
Sword Dance 10 15 A swirling, whirling onslaught of slicing that assails all nearby enemies. Reach Lv. 24

Maya can acquire the following attributes through skill points.

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Maximum HP + 10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum HP by ten. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Maximum MP +3 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum MP by three. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Strength +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases strength by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Wisdom +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases wisdom by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Deftness +10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases deftness by ten points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Sultry Dance Extender 5 Extends the area of effect of Sultry Dance. Requirements
Go-Go Dancer 20 Makes it easier to continue a combo after inflicting 100 hits. None
Chrome-Cha-Cha 8 Increases evasion when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved. None
Aerial Evader 20 Allows dodging in mid-air when a combo of 100 hits or more is achieved. Reach Lv. 24
Artful Dodger 5 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Ace Evader 15 Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. Reach Lv. 20
Powersaver Plus 15 Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. Reach Lv. 28
Tension Extension Extreme 15 Extends high tension by eight seconds. Reach Lv. 32
Grace Under Fire 15 Slowly restores MP when low on HP. None
Tension Boost When Near Death 6 Causes you to slowly gain tension when low on HP. None
Artful Dodger 5 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Best In Tension 5 Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. Reach Lv. 20
Tension Extension 3 Extends high tension by two seconds. None
Gain More Tension When Fired Up 5 Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. None
Longer Attack and Defence Boosts 10 Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. None

Proficiency[edit | edit source]

Rank Name MP Description
1 Fan Dango 8 A fabulous dance that deals damage to unlucky onlookers.
2 Disco Inferno 10 A series of speedy somersaults that strike foes in swift succession.
3 Attack +5 with Fans – Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
4 Deftness +10 with Fans – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
5 Attack +5 with Fans – Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
6 Magic +10 with Fans – Increases magical might by ten points when wielding fans.
7 Attack +5 with Fans – Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
8 Dancing Dragons 12 A duo of drakes fly forth, fueling a furious firestorm.
9 Magic +10 with Fans – Increases magical might by ten points when wielding fans.
10 Increased Evasion with Fans – Slightly increases evasion when wielding fans.
11 Deftness +10 with Fans – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
12 Butterfly Ballet 9 Summons a circle of butterflies to batter nearby enemies.
13 Increased Evasion with Fans – Slightly increases evasion when wielding fans.
14 Deftness +10 with Fans – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding fans.
15 Attack +20 with Fans – Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding fans.
16 Attack +5 with Fans – Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
17 Max. MP +10 with Fans – Increases maximum MP by then when wielding fans.
18 Attack +5 with Fans – Increases attack power by five points when wielding fans.
19 Max. MP +10 with Fans – Increases maximum MP by then when wielding fans.
20 Attack +20 with Fans – Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding fans.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Maya appears as a S-rank member of the Hero family as part of the True Dragon Quest IV event, appearing on her own banner alongside Pickeerer. She can participate in Healie's Battle Road as a party member.

Maya (マーニャ Manya)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Hero
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,432 578 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
258 338 435 516 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Acceleratle Dance
While under Puff!: Trample		 Butterfly Bop*
While under Puff!: Scorching Flame		 Dancing Dragons*
Coup de Grâce: Puff!*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Fortifying Footwork: Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 1 time for 99 turns / Frizz-type Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Auto HP Regen: Action start: Heals 10% of max HP / Frizz-type Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises Frizz-type potency of all Hero allies, including herself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15
WIS +15		 Dazzling Dancer: Battle start: Greatly raises AGL and evasion rate for 3 turns.
Puff!: While in Puff! state, reduces damage by 30%, nullifies some status conditions.		 Frizz-type Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Immune

Name Origin[edit | edit source]

Maya is a name found in several languages, ranging from Sanskrit to Spanish and Japanese. The name Maya means "illusion, magic" in Sanskrit. It is also another name used for the Hindu goddess Durga, who is a mother goddess associated with strength, protection, motherhood, and wars.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • There is some conflicting information as to whether or not Maya and Meena are twins. Maya is simply referred to as the eldest sister in the English translation of Chapters of the Chosen. In an interview with RPGamer shortly after the English release of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen on the DS, Yuji Horii referred to the sisters as twins[1] and the English Dragon Quest IV Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames also refers to the sisters as twins.
    • However, in the Dragon Quest IV Light Novel written by Saori Kumi, Maya is stated to be two years older than Meena.
  • There is a pair of sisters encountered in Greenthumb Gardens in Dragon Quest VII who are a reference to Maya and Meena.
  • From June 10th to July 10th, 2016, a dessert called the "Manya Tea Parfait" was available at the real-life Luida's Bar in Tokyo to promote the release of Dragon Quest Heroes II. Designed to look like Maya, it contains chocolate, milk tea pudding, black sesame marshmallows and is topped with silver confectionery candy. There was also a parfait based on Meena, as well.
  • Maya's default outfit has necessitated some censoring in more recent entries of the series that wish to maintain ratings suitable for young children, especially in Japanese releases. To that end, her dancer's outfit has seen some alterations for slightly more modesty to comply with the ratings requirements for these titles.
  • In the Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour that ran from July 22nd, 2016 to August 31st, 2016, Maya was played by professional dancer Mion Yamane.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom art
    Famicom art
  • More Famicom art
    More Famicom art
  • Using Kasizzle.
    Using Kasizzle.
  • Using Drain Magic.
    Using Drain Magic.
  • Experience Points
    Experience Points
  • Maya entertaining.
    Maya entertaining.
  • With the Hero and Alena.
    With the Hero and Alena.
  • Maya wearing the Golden tiara.
    Maya wearing the Golden tiara.
  • Maya's Iron fan.
    Maya's Iron fan.
  • Maya wearing the Dancer's costume.
    Maya wearing the Dancer's costume.
  • Maya wearing the Pink leotard.
    Maya wearing the Pink leotard.
  • Maya wearing the Pink leotard.
    Maya wearing the Pink leotard.
  • DQ Heroines.
    DQ Heroines.
  • PlayStation art.
    PlayStation art.
  • PlayStation art.
    PlayStation art.
  • Maya readying a fire spell, PlayStation art.
    Maya readying a fire spell, PlayStation art.
  • Nintendo DS art with Meena.
    Nintendo DS art with Meena.
  • Mutsumi Inomata artwork
    Mutsumi Inomata artwork
  • Itadaki Street Portable.
    Itadaki Street Portable.
  • Itadaki Street Portable.
    Itadaki Street Portable.
  • Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
    Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
  • Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below.
    Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below.
  • Maya fighting skeletons with her fans.
    Maya fighting skeletons with her fans.
  • Maya casting Kasizz.
    Maya casting Kasizz.
  • Maya preparing to use Puff!.
    Maya preparing to use Puff!.
  • Maya's dragon form.
    Maya's dragon form.
  • Maya with her sister in Dragon Quest Heroes II.
    Maya with her sister in Dragon Quest Heroes II.
  • Maya holding the Archdemon Arcs.
    Maya holding the Archdemon Arcs.
  • Maya's outfit in The Dark Prince
    Maya's outfit in The Dark Prince
  • Rivals artwork.
    Rivals artwork.
  • Maya and her dragon form in Tact.
    Maya and her dragon form in Tact.
  • Pickeerer and Maya in Tact.
    Pickeerer and Maya in Tact.
  • Phantom Dancer Maya in Tact.
    Phantom Dancer Maya in Tact.
  • The Manya Tea Parfait from Luida's Bar.
    The Manya Tea Parfait from Luida's Bar.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ RPGamer Feature - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Post Mortem Interview
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