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==Biography==

Mahado was a sorcerer in Ancient Egypt. Due to his magical skills, he was summoned to become a [[High Priests|High Priest]], serving [[Akhenamkhanen (manga)|Pharaoh Akhenamkhanen]] and acquired the [[Millennium Ring]]. The ring possessed a dark power, which he believed it had gotten by absorbing the evil of the last priest who wore it. He used his own power to suppress the evil powers of the ring, for the safety of everyone else. Due to the magic, he invested in this, his powers otherwise appeared significantly weaker, including the strength of his spirit ka, the [[Magus of Illusions]].<ref name="mw d 14">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|14|ref}}</ref>

The Millennium Ring granted Mahado knowledge of the [[Kul Elna massacre]], conducted in the forging of the [[Millennium Items]]. He presented this knowledge to Akhenamkhanen, causing him to fall sick form the guilt and eventually die from his illness. Afterwards, Akhenamkhanen's son, [[Atem (manga)|Atem]], inherited the throne.<ref name="mw d 36">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|36|ref}}</ref>

Five years after the death of Akhenamkhanen,<ref name="mw d 36" /> [[Priest Seto (manga)|Seto]] noted the recent influx of tomb defilement, following the trial of [[Dark Spirit of Chaos' host|a graverobber]]. Since Mahado was in charge of guarding the royal tombs in the [[Valley of the Kings]], Seto scolded Mahado for failing in his duties. Mahado apologized, but in mitigation claimed the auguries, he received from the Millennium Ring had been very erratic lately and with the vast increase of [[ka]] nesting in people's souls, he could not detect every sinner and evil intention. He then requested Atem's permission to enlist more troops to strengthen his guard.<ref name="mw d 6">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|6|ref}}</ref>

When [[Bakura, King of Thieves (manga)|Bakura, King of Thieves]] entered the pharaoh's palace, the Millennium Ring began to react wildly, notifying Mahado of the presence of a great shadow power.<ref name="mw d 6" /> Mahado took part in [[Priests, Atem and Bakura's palace ka battle (manga)|the ensuing battle]] with Bakura and summoned, the Magus of Illusion. When Atem was vulnerable to Bakura's [[Diabound (manga)|Diabound]], Mahado prepared to protect him with the Magus of Illusion, but Seto lacked confidence in its power and summoned [[Battle Ox (manga character)|Battle Ox]]. Battle Ox created an opening, which Seto instructed Mahado to use to attack. He got the Magus of Illusion cast the "Curse of Illusions", restraining Diabound. Despite this the High Priests still struggled to fight Diabound and were ordered by Atem to step down.<ref name="mw d 10">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|10|ref}}</ref> Mahado then witnessed the revelation of Atem, as the chosen pharaoh, capable of wielding the [[Egyptian God|three hidden gods]], as he summoned [[Obelisk the Tormentor (manga character)|Obelisk]], forcing Bakura to retreat.<ref>{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|11|ref}}</ref>

[[File:Seto criticizes Mahado's ka.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Priest Seto (manga)|Seto]], criticizing Mahado]]

In preparation from further attacks from Bakura, the High Priests took part in [[Priests' ka battle|mock ka battles]] to strengthen themselves. In one battle, Mahado was teamed with [[Isis (manga)|Isis]] and [[Kalim (manga)|Kalim]] and they faced [[Akhenaden (manga)|Akhenaden]], Seto and [[Shada (manga)|Shada]]. Mahado summoned the Magus of Illusion and tried to use its "Curse of Illusion" on Seto's [[Duos (manga)|Duos]], but Akhenaden summoned [[Dark Ushebti]], which became the target of the spell. Mahado's team was ultimately defeated by Duos, which Seto strengthened through the sacrifice of his teammates' ka. After the battle, Seto criticized Mahado for having such a weak ka and called it unfit to guard the pharaoh's tomb.<ref>{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|13|ref}}</ref>

Security was tightened at [[Akhenamkhanen (manga)|Akhenamkhanen]]'s tomb and Mahado arranged to use himself as part of a new trap for Bakura, willing to give his life because Atem had forgiven him. Without disclosing the details, he assured Atem and [[Siamun Muran (manga)|Siamun Muran]] that the tomb now had a trap that would stop any thief. Seto was not fully convinced and suggested that Mahado be stripped of his priesthood should the tomb got robbed again. Atem then asked that Mahado not to be blinded by guilt and just focus on fulfilling his duties.<ref name="mw d 14" />

Outside the tomb, the Dark Magician took form on the slab the soldiers had erected.<ref name="mw d 15" /> When Atem and the High Priests learned what had happened, they were unsure of the faith of Bakura and the Millennium Ring and Seto blamed Mahado for putting them in such a state. Mana wept in front of the slab and begged Atem to call Mahado's spirit from it, but Isis insisted Mahado be given time to rest and reminded her that her ''heka'' was not yet strong enough to see spirits. Out of respect to Mahado, Mana vowed to become an amazing magician.<ref name="mw d 17">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|17|ref}}</ref>

During [[Priests, Atem and Bakura's Kul Elna ka battle (manga)|the battle]] with Bakura at [[Kul Elna]], Mahado appeared as the Dark Magician and repelled the ghosts that were attacking Atem.<ref>{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World|35|ref}}</ref> He assured Atem, who was distraught over learning of the [[Kul Elna massacre]] that the massacre took place without [[Akhenamkhanen (manga)|Akhenamkhanen]]'s knowledge. He confessed to bringing the news of the massacre to Akhenamkhanen, resulting in his sickness and death.<ref name="mw d 36" />