Merlina the Wizard

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Merlina the Wizard (魔導師マリーナ Madōshi Marīna, lit. “Mage Marina”) is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. She’s a unique member of the townspeople from the world of Camelot & the granddaughter of the legendary wizard Merlin. She’s a talented wizard of incredible power, wielding a potent form of magic referred to as “High Ancient magic”. She’s a slender, young girl with fair complexion. She has hip-length, magenta hair tied into a french braid, large blue eyes, & long, pointy ears. She wears a purple wizard’s robe with gold & purple trims, a blue dress with golden markings, a gold circlet with a red gem, gold earrings with red-pointed gems, a gold choker, a gold ring on each hand, a brown belt with gold tips & a silver buckle, & gray armored high-heeled boots. She’s a person who loved the kingdom her grandfather had helped create with all her heart; from winds that made meadows dance, to flowers by the wayside, to melodious songbirds. After learning of her world’s grim fate, her love was shattered & turned into an indescribable, one-sided sadness & sorrow which ran deeper that “the depths of the underworld”. This gave her a somewhat nihilistic perspective, making her occasionally question what the purpose of life is since everything is destined to die. Guided by her desire to protect Merlin’s kingdom, she became solely committed to making her kingdom eternal & preserve its beauty. However, she let her intentions corrupt her, turning her into a well-intentioned extremist; to her, every crime was a necessary evil, any manipulation was an end that justified the means, & the sacrifice of countless lives was for the greater good. With her magic, she can teleport herself & others in a whirlwind, age plants to death, observed Sonic’s adventures across the World of Camelot, & even summon people from other dimensions through a spell. In addition to her magical abilities, She’s also a cunning manipulator, tricking Sonic into slaying King Arthur for her, giving her his scabbard so she could use its power for her own ends. She’s surprisingly fast & strong. Using her own speed & strength, she caught Sonic when he took off at high speed & held him in a stationary position for a few seconds with one hand before pulling him back. She also has some knowledge of swordsmanship, as she could teach Sonic the basics of swordplay during their time at Misty Lake. As a member of the townspeople species, she breathes in carbon dioxide & breathes out oxygen, similarly to trees. By harnessing the powers of the scabbard of Excalibur, Merlina can transform into the Dark Queen. In this state, her magic’s greatly enhanced & she can control the forces of the underworld. She can also fly, form barriers, & use her shadow for combat. Additionally, she can assume a spectral form which can project energy, create barriers and engage in swordplay. Chant for summoning Sonic; “Ifaras zaras yezaras, Ifaris zaris yezarik. O brave knight, swift as the wind! Heed my call.”