Lucien (Mario Tennis Aces)

The Lucien is an ancient, sentient Tennis Racket that serves as the main antagonist of Mario Tennis Aces for the Nintendo Switch. It had the power of mind control.

Physical Appearance
The Lucien is a menacing-looking Tennis Racket that was given a golden frame that has spikes. He has four magic spheres just below his "sweet spot". His handle is a dark purple shade with greyish-white stripes. His colour scheme is a warning not to mess with him.

History
According to the tale Aster, the guardian of the Kingdom of Bask, tells when he and Mario meet up at the Temple of Bask, the Lucien was sealed away by the kingdom's king, King Bask. King Bask hoped his powerful magic would make sure that the Lucien would not destroy the Kingdom of Bask, but the king was proven wrong then the Lucien broke free from his prison and proceeded to kill him and destroy the kingdom anyway.

Wario and Waluigi eventually find the Lucien and recover him, but just as soon as they do, the racket awakens from his deep slumber. He quickly takes over their minds, turning them into his thralls. The corrupted Wario brothers then proceed to show off their new find. Toad notices some weird patchwork on them upon their arrival. Suddenly, the Lucien shows off his power again, possessing Luigi. The three form a team and go on the run to find the Power Stones, but Mario gets three of them first.

Wario and Waluigi get the last two Power Stones, and the Lucien initiates the Lucien Cup, which Mario wins. However, King Bowser Koopa arrives and gets his hands on the Lucien, becoming Bowcien. Mario fights and defeats Bowcien, destroying the Lucien in the process.

Names in Other Languages

 * Japanese: Esutā (Aster)
 * Spanish: Lucius (Fourth declension, masculine)
 * French: Jeseth (From Jeu, set (Game, set))
 * Portuguese: Lucios (Fourth declension, masculine, base Luci-)
 * Italian: Lucignola (First declension, masculine)
 * Latin: Luciēnus (From Lucēre (to shine))