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[[Image:Katharine2.png|thumb|330px|Princess Katharine in [[Timeline#1996|1996]]. ]]
  
'''Princess Katharine''' was the daughter of [[Prince Malcolm]], and ruler of [[Castle Wyvern]] at the time of the [[Wyvern Massacre]] in [[994]].  
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'''Princess Katharine''' was the daughter of [[Prince Malcolm]], and ruler of [[Castle Wyvern]] at the time of the [[Wyvern Massacre]] in [[Timeline#994|994]].  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Katharine was born to Prince Malcolm and [[Princess Elena]] {{CIT|in [[976]]}}. ''("[[Vows]]")'' From childhood onwards, she disliked and feared the [[gargoyles]] (partly because Prince Malcolm foolishly used threats of gargoyles to scare her into good behavior), ''("[[Long Way to Morning]]")'' and when she succeeded her father to the rule of Wyvern, somewhere between [[984]] and 994, she made this plain, openly viewing the [[Wyvern Clan]] as monsters. When the [[Captain of the Guard]] brought [[Goliath]] and [[Demona]] to her feast celebrating the initial defeat of [[Hakon]], Katharine angrily demoted him, so that he would only report to the [[Magus]] rather than directly to her. It was this act that was the catalyst for Demona and the Captain betraying Castle Wyvern to the [[Vikings]].
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Katharine was born to Prince Malcolm and [[Princess Elena]] {{CIT|in [[Timeline#Before 994|976]]}}. ''([[Vows|"Vows"]])'' [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=218]  From childhood onwards, she disliked and feared the [[gargoyle]]s (partly because Prince Malcolm foolishly used threats of gargoyles to scare her into good behavior). ''([[Long Way To Morning|"Long Way to Morning"]])'' When she succeeded her father to the rule of Wyvern, somewhere between [[Timeline#Before 994|984]] and 994, she made her feelings plain, openly viewing the [[Wyvern Clan]] as monsters. When the [[Captain of the Guard]] brought [[Goliath]] and [[Demona]] to her feast celebrating the initial defeat of [[Hakon]], Katharine angrily demoted him, so that he would only report to the [[Magus]] rather than directly to her. It was this act that was the catalyst for Demona and the Captain betraying Castle Wyvern to the [[Viking]]s.
  
Katharine was taken prisoner, as were her human subjects; the Captain and Hakon planned to hold her for ransom. But when Goliath and the other surviving gargoyles attacked the Vikings' camp, Hakon angrily attempted to kill her; in the ensuing confrontation, the Captain, Hakon, and Katharine all fell off the top of a cliff, but Goliath saved Katharine's life in time. Katharine, startled by this event, thanked Goliath, and began to understand the error of her ways at last. When she discovered that the Magus had irrevocably put the other gargoyles under a sleep spell (locking them in [[stone sleep|stone]] until the Castle rose above the clouds), Katharine made what amends she could by promising to take care of the [[eggs]] in the [[rookery]]. ''("[[Awakening Part One]]", "[[Awakening Part Two]]")''
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Katharine was taken prisoner, as were her [[human]] subjects; the Captain and Hakon planned to hold her for ransom. But when Goliath and the other surviving gargoyles attacked the Vikings' camp, Hakon angrily attempted to kill her; in the ensuing confrontation, the Captain, Hakon, and Katharine all fell off the top of a cliff, but Goliath saved Katharine's life in time. Katharine, startled by this event, thanked Goliath, and began to understand the error of her ways at last. When she discovered that the Magus had irrevocably put the other gargoyles under a sleep spell (locking them in [[Stone Sleep|stone]] until [[Sleep Spell|the Castle rose above the clouds]]), Katharine made what amends she could by promising to take care of the [[egg]]s in the [[rookery]]. ''([[Awakening Part One|"Awakening Part One"]], [[Awakening Part Two|"Awakening Part Two"]])''
  
Katharine took her people and the eggs to her uncle [[Kenneth II]]'s court in [[Edinburgh Castle|Edinburgh]], since it was no longer safe for them at Castle Wyvern. The following year, however, Kenneth was murdered by the ambitious [[Constantine III|Constantine]], who usurped the Scottish throne, and decided to strengthen his claim to it by marrying Katharine. To ensure her cooperation, he threatened to destroy the eggs if she refused. Katharine was left with one hope: she, alongside the Magus, [[Tom]], and the eggs had to flee to [[Avalon]], the only place where they would be safe from Constantine. ''("[[Avalon Part One]]")''
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Katharine took her people and the eggs to her uncle [[Kenneth II]]'s court in [[Edinburgh Castle|Edinburgh]], since it was no longer safe for them at Castle Wyvern. The following year, however, Kenneth was murdered by the ambitious [[Constantine III|Constantine]], who usurped the Scottish throne, and decided to strengthen his claim to it by marrying Katharine. To ensure her cooperation, he threatened to destroy the eggs if she refused. Katharine was left with one hope: she, alongside the Magus, [[Guardian|Tom]], and the eggs had to flee to [[Avalon]], the only place where they would be safe from Constantine. ''([[Avalon Part One|"Avalon Part One"]])''
  
Here, Katharine and her human companions raised "[["Eggs"|The Eggs]]". In the years that followed, she and Tom fell in love with each other, and lived together as husband and wife, much to the grief of the Magus, who had fallen in love with her himself. ''("[[Avalon Part Three]]")''
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Here, Katharine and her human companions raised "[["Eggs"|The Eggs]]". In the years that followed, she and Tom fell in love with each other, and lived together as husband and wife, much to the grief of the Magus, who had been in love with her for years. ''([[Avalon Part Three|"Avalon Part Three"]])''
  
In [[1995]], the [[Archmage]] and the [[Weird Sisters]] attacked Avalon, and Katharine took part in the defense of her home with the rest of the clan, even laying [[Demona]] low with her own laser cannon. ''("Avalon" Parts One, [[Avalon Part Two|Two]], Three)'' The following year, Katharine also took part in the defense of the [[Avalon Clan]] from the returned [[Oberon]]. ''("[[Ill Met By Moonlight]]")'' She and Oberon are now on reasonably peaceful terms. ''("[[The Gathering Part One]]")''
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{{CIT|Raising thirty-six gargoyles was not the reason behind not having any biological children with Tom.  Most likely, either she or Tom (or both) had a medical issue that prevented them from having any kids.}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=5474][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=12154]
  
==Series Bible==
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In [[Timeline#1995|1995]], the [[Archmage]] and the [[Weird Sisters]] attacked Avalon, and Katharine took part in the defense of her home with the rest of the clan, even laying [[Demona]] low with her own laser cannon. ''("Avalon Parts One", [[Avalon Part Two|"Avalon Part Two"]], and "Avalon Part Three")'' The following year, Katharine also took part in the defense of the [[Avalon Clan]] from the returned [[Oberon]]. ''([[Ill Met By Moonlight|"Ill Met By Moonlight"]])'' She and Oberon are now on reasonably peaceful terms. ''([[The Gathering Part One|"The Gathering Part One"]])''
Malcolm's daughter Katharine was the young ruler of Castle Wyvern at the time of the massacre of Goliath's clan in the year 994. She begins as an immature girl who lets the gargoyle's frightening appearances influence her against them. By the end, she realizes her error and matures into a good ruler. But for the gargoyles it is too late.
 
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
* "[[Awakening Part One]]" (First Appearance)
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* [[Awakening Part One|"Awakening Part One"]] (First Appearance)
* "[[Awakening Part Two]]"
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* [[Awakening Part Two|"Awakening Part Two"]]
* "[[Long Way To Morning]]" (Flashback)
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* [[Long Way To Morning|"Long Way to Morning"]]
* "[[Vows]]"
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* [[City of Stone Part One|"City of Stone Part One"]] (No Lines)
* "[[City of Stone Part One]]" (No Lines)
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* [[Avalon Part One|"Avalon Part One"]]
* "[[Avalon Part One]]" (Flashback)
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* [[Avalon Part Two|"Avalon Part Two"]]
* "[[Avalon Part Two]]"
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* [[Avalon Part Three|"Avalon Part Three"]]
* "[[Avalon Part Three]]"
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* [[Shadows of the Past|"Shadows of the Past"]] (Mentioned Only)
* "[[Shadows of the Past]]" (Mentioned Only)
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* [[Monsters|"Monsters"]] (Mentioned Only)
* "[[Sanctuary]]" (Mentioned Only)
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* [[Ill Met By Moonlight|"Ill Met By Moonlight"]]
* "[[Ill Met By Moonlight]]"
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* [[The Gathering Part One|"The Gathering Part One"]]
* "[[The Gathering Part One]]"
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* [[The Reckoning|"The Reckoning"]] (Mentioned Only)
* "[[The Reckoning]]" (Mentioned Only)
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* [[The Journey|"The Journey"]] (Indirect Reference)
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* [[The Gate|"The Gate"]] (Mentioned Only)
  
 
==Production Background==
 
==Production Background==
'''Voice Actors:''' [[Kath Soucie]]; [[Anndi McAfee]] provided Katharine's voice as a child in the episode "[[Long Way To Morning]]".
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'''Voice Actors:''' [[Kath Soucie]]; [[Anndi McAfee]] provided Katharine's voice as a child in the episode "Long Way To Morning".
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[[Greg Weisman]] originally thought [[Michael Reaves]]' spelling of Katharine's name (with two a's) was unusual but figured that just made it special.  As it would turn out, the original spelling was likely just a typo (Michael has no specific memory about it), but Greg has chosen to keep it, as that is how the first episode credits the Princess' name. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=325]
  
 
[[Category:Canon characters|Katharine, Princess]]
 
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[[Category:Avalon Clan|Katharine, Princess]]
 
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[[Category: Characters voiced by Anndi McAfee|Katharine, Princess]]

Latest revision as of 18:52, 26 January 2023

Princess Katharine in 994.
Princess Katharine in 984.
Princess Katharine in 1996.

Princess Katharine was the daughter of Prince Malcolm, and ruler of Castle Wyvern at the time of the Wyvern Massacre in 994.

History

Katharine was born to Prince Malcolm and Princess Elena in 976. ("Vows") [1] From childhood onwards, she disliked and feared the gargoyles (partly because Prince Malcolm foolishly used threats of gargoyles to scare her into good behavior). ("Long Way to Morning") When she succeeded her father to the rule of Wyvern, somewhere between 984 and 994, she made her feelings plain, openly viewing the Wyvern Clan as monsters. When the Captain of the Guard brought Goliath and Demona to her feast celebrating the initial defeat of Hakon, Katharine angrily demoted him, so that he would only report to the Magus rather than directly to her. It was this act that was the catalyst for Demona and the Captain betraying Castle Wyvern to the Vikings.

Katharine was taken prisoner, as were her human subjects; the Captain and Hakon planned to hold her for ransom. But when Goliath and the other surviving gargoyles attacked the Vikings' camp, Hakon angrily attempted to kill her; in the ensuing confrontation, the Captain, Hakon, and Katharine all fell off the top of a cliff, but Goliath saved Katharine's life in time. Katharine, startled by this event, thanked Goliath, and began to understand the error of her ways at last. When she discovered that the Magus had irrevocably put the other gargoyles under a sleep spell (locking them in stone until the Castle rose above the clouds), Katharine made what amends she could by promising to take care of the eggs in the rookery. ("Awakening Part One", "Awakening Part Two")

Katharine took her people and the eggs to her uncle Kenneth II's court in Edinburgh, since it was no longer safe for them at Castle Wyvern. The following year, however, Kenneth was murdered by the ambitious Constantine, who usurped the Scottish throne, and decided to strengthen his claim to it by marrying Katharine. To ensure her cooperation, he threatened to destroy the eggs if she refused. Katharine was left with one hope: she, alongside the Magus, Tom, and the eggs had to flee to Avalon, the only place where they would be safe from Constantine. ("Avalon Part One")

Here, Katharine and her human companions raised "The Eggs". In the years that followed, she and Tom fell in love with each other, and lived together as husband and wife, much to the grief of the Magus, who had been in love with her for years. ("Avalon Part Three")

Raising thirty-six gargoyles was not the reason behind not having any biological children with Tom. Most likely, either she or Tom (or both) had a medical issue that prevented them from having any kids. [2][3]

In 1995, the Archmage and the Weird Sisters attacked Avalon, and Katharine took part in the defense of her home with the rest of the clan, even laying Demona low with her own laser cannon. ("Avalon Parts One", "Avalon Part Two", and "Avalon Part Three") The following year, Katharine also took part in the defense of the Avalon Clan from the returned Oberon. ("Ill Met By Moonlight") She and Oberon are now on reasonably peaceful terms. ("The Gathering Part One")

Appearances

Production Background

Voice Actors: Kath Soucie; Anndi McAfee provided Katharine's voice as a child in the episode "Long Way To Morning".

Greg Weisman originally thought Michael Reaves' spelling of Katharine's name (with two a's) was unusual but figured that just made it special. As it would turn out, the original spelling was likely just a typo (Michael has no specific memory about it), but Greg has chosen to keep it, as that is how the first episode credits the Princess' name. [4]