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'''The Magus was born in the year [[966]].''' By [[984]], he had already become apprenticed to the [[Archmage]], though not for long, thanks to the evil sorcerer’s banishment for treason. From there, he became the new court wizard for [[Castle Wyvern]] and chief advisor to its ruler (by [[994]], [[Katharine, Princess|Princess Katharine]]). Like Katharine, he disliked the gargoyles, considering them unnatural creatures. During this time, he also fell in love with her, if in a somewhat hopeless manner. | '''The Magus was born in the year [[966]].''' By [[984]], he had already become apprenticed to the [[Archmage]], though not for long, thanks to the evil sorcerer’s banishment for treason. From there, he became the new court wizard for [[Castle Wyvern]] and chief advisor to its ruler (by [[994]], [[Katharine, Princess|Princess Katharine]]). Like Katharine, he disliked the gargoyles, considering them unnatural creatures. During this time, he also fell in love with her, if in a somewhat hopeless manner. | ||
| − | In 994, the Magus was captured alongside the rest of Katharine’s household when the castle fell to the [[Vikings]]. When the surviving gargoyles arrived to rescue the humans, [[Hakon]] furiously tried to kill Princess Katharine. The Magus mistakenly believed that he had succeeded, and, blaming the gargoyles for this, cast a spell upon them from the ''[[Grimorum Arcanorum]]'', causing [[Hudson]], the [[trio]], and [[Bronx]] to turn to stone "until the castle rises above the clouds". When he discovered that Katharine was not dead, and that [[Goliath]] had actually saved her life, he repented of his rash action, but he could not reverse his spell, since Hakon had burnt the page with the counter-spell upon it. He did, however, at Goliath’s request, place the same spell upon the gargoyle leader. | + | In 994, the Magus was captured alongside the rest of Katharine’s household when the castle fell to the [[Vikings]]. When the surviving gargoyles arrived to rescue the humans, [[Hakon]] furiously tried to kill Princess Katharine. The Magus mistakenly believed that he had succeeded, and, blaming the gargoyles for this, cast a spell upon them from the ''[[Grimorum Arcanorum]]'', causing [[Hudson]], the [[trio]], and [[Bronx]] to turn to stone "until the castle rises above the clouds". [[Image:Magus3.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The Magus casting a spell on the Clan.]]When he discovered that Katharine was not dead, and that [[Goliath]] had actually saved her life, he repented of his rash action, but he could not reverse his spell, since Hakon had burnt the page with the counter-spell upon it. He did, however, at Goliath’s request, place the same spell upon the gargoyle leader. |
Afterwards, the Magus accompanied Princess Katharine, [[Tom]], and the eggs to [[Kenneth II]]’s court. When the following year Kenneth was murdered by [[Constantine III|Constantine]], who then seized the throne and tried to force Princess Katharine to marry him to solidify his position, the Magus had to take action to protect both Katharine and the eggs. Using his magical knowledge, he smuggled them out of the castle and took them to [[Avalon]]. Their path was barred, however, by the [[Weird Sisters]], who denied them entry and attempted to turn them into owls. The Magus reflected the Sisters’ spell upon them, but knew that he could not bring the ''Grimorum Arcanorum'' into Avalon, it being an object of human magic. He entrusted it to [[Finella]] and [[Mary]], while entering Avalon with the Princess and Tom. | Afterwards, the Magus accompanied Princess Katharine, [[Tom]], and the eggs to [[Kenneth II]]’s court. When the following year Kenneth was murdered by [[Constantine III|Constantine]], who then seized the throne and tried to force Princess Katharine to marry him to solidify his position, the Magus had to take action to protect both Katharine and the eggs. Using his magical knowledge, he smuggled them out of the castle and took them to [[Avalon]]. Their path was barred, however, by the [[Weird Sisters]], who denied them entry and attempted to turn them into owls. The Magus reflected the Sisters’ spell upon them, but knew that he could not bring the ''Grimorum Arcanorum'' into Avalon, it being an object of human magic. He entrusted it to [[Finella]] and [[Mary]], while entering Avalon with the Princess and Tom. | ||
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There, all three of them raised the eggs together. The Magus noticed, with the passing of the years, that Katharine and Tom had fallen in love with each other. Because of his own love for the Princess, he was heartbroken, but remained on Avalon to raise the young gargoyles out of atonement for having turned the gargoyles to stone. He spent much time by himself when not raising them, and in the process, learned how to harness the intrinsic magic of Avalon, although he did not find it an easy feat. | There, all three of them raised the eggs together. The Magus noticed, with the passing of the years, that Katharine and Tom had fallen in love with each other. Because of his own love for the Princess, he was heartbroken, but remained on Avalon to raise the young gargoyles out of atonement for having turned the gargoyles to stone. He spent much time by himself when not raising them, and in the process, learned how to harness the intrinsic magic of Avalon, although he did not find it an easy feat. | ||
| − | When the Archmage and the Weird Sisters attacked Avalon, the Magus, while convinced that he lacked the strength to defy them without the Grimorum. But when Elisa came to the island with Goliath and Bronx and announced her intent to awaken [[Arthur Pendragon|King Arthur]] from his enchanted sleep, to recruit them for the defence of the clan there, the Magus accompanied her, and used the new magic that he had learned to defeat the two animated suits of armor that guarded Arthur’s sleeping place. | + | [[Image:Magus5.jpg|thumb|250px|An older Magus.]]When the Archmage and the Weird Sisters attacked Avalon, the Magus, while convinced that he lacked the strength to defy them without the Grimorum. But when Elisa came to the island with Goliath and Bronx and announced her intent to awaken [[Arthur Pendragon|King Arthur]] from his enchanted sleep, to recruit them for the defence of the clan there, the Magus accompanied her, and used the new magic that he had learned to defeat the two animated suits of armor that guarded Arthur’s sleeping place. |
In the battle that followed, the Magus fought against the Weird Sisters, and finally utilized his magical strength to transform the two suits of armor into a chain that bound them fast. However, the strain of this act was too much for him, and he died soon afterwards, laid to rest on the very bier upon which King Arthur had slept for over a thousand years. | In the battle that followed, the Magus fought against the Weird Sisters, and finally utilized his magical strength to transform the two suits of armor into a chain that bound them fast. However, the strain of this act was too much for him, and he died soon afterwards, laid to rest on the very bier upon which King Arthur had slept for over a thousand years. | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 2 August 2006
Magus - The wizard who cursed the gargoyles, trapping them in stone sleep. His real name is unknown, "Magus" being the Latin word for "wizard", and therefore a title.
History
The Magus was born in the year 966. By 984, he had already become apprenticed to the Archmage, though not for long, thanks to the evil sorcerer’s banishment for treason. From there, he became the new court wizard for Castle Wyvern and chief advisor to its ruler (by 994, Princess Katharine). Like Katharine, he disliked the gargoyles, considering them unnatural creatures. During this time, he also fell in love with her, if in a somewhat hopeless manner.
In 994, the Magus was captured alongside the rest of Katharine’s household when the castle fell to the Vikings. When the surviving gargoyles arrived to rescue the humans, Hakon furiously tried to kill Princess Katharine. The Magus mistakenly believed that he had succeeded, and, blaming the gargoyles for this, cast a spell upon them from the Grimorum Arcanorum, causing Hudson, the trio, and Bronx to turn to stone "until the castle rises above the clouds". When he discovered that Katharine was not dead, and that Goliath had actually saved her life, he repented of his rash action, but he could not reverse his spell, since Hakon had burnt the page with the counter-spell upon it. He did, however, at Goliath’s request, place the same spell upon the gargoyle leader.
Afterwards, the Magus accompanied Princess Katharine, Tom, and the eggs to Kenneth II’s court. When the following year Kenneth was murdered by Constantine, who then seized the throne and tried to force Princess Katharine to marry him to solidify his position, the Magus had to take action to protect both Katharine and the eggs. Using his magical knowledge, he smuggled them out of the castle and took them to Avalon. Their path was barred, however, by the Weird Sisters, who denied them entry and attempted to turn them into owls. The Magus reflected the Sisters’ spell upon them, but knew that he could not bring the Grimorum Arcanorum into Avalon, it being an object of human magic. He entrusted it to Finella and Mary, while entering Avalon with the Princess and Tom.
There, all three of them raised the eggs together. The Magus noticed, with the passing of the years, that Katharine and Tom had fallen in love with each other. Because of his own love for the Princess, he was heartbroken, but remained on Avalon to raise the young gargoyles out of atonement for having turned the gargoyles to stone. He spent much time by himself when not raising them, and in the process, learned how to harness the intrinsic magic of Avalon, although he did not find it an easy feat.
When the Archmage and the Weird Sisters attacked Avalon, the Magus, while convinced that he lacked the strength to defy them without the Grimorum. But when Elisa came to the island with Goliath and Bronx and announced her intent to awaken King Arthur from his enchanted sleep, to recruit them for the defence of the clan there, the Magus accompanied her, and used the new magic that he had learned to defeat the two animated suits of armor that guarded Arthur’s sleeping place.
In the battle that followed, the Magus fought against the Weird Sisters, and finally utilized his magical strength to transform the two suits of armor into a chain that bound them fast. However, the strain of this act was too much for him, and he died soon afterwards, laid to rest on the very bier upon which King Arthur had slept for over a thousand years.
Production Background
Voice Actor: Jeff Bennett
