Archetype:Enchantress

Enchantress
Circe, the Enchantress (Greek Mythology), Sorceress, and Minor Goddess of Magic and Transformation.
The Archetype of;	Enchantress; A sorceress that studied seduction and transformative magic.

The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of an Enchantress. Variation of The Magician.

Also Called

• Archetype:Enchanter (male; rare)
• The Enchantress

Properties

As an archetype, The Enchantress is female sorcerer, a sorceress or witch, or even a supernatural being that represents or has studied the mystic arts for higher seductive and transformative magic. These types of magicians are considered seducers and can be considered tricksters in magical circles. Mostly, these types of sorcerers are always considered good or neutral; however, on rare occasions, this is not always the case.

Enchanters are the male version of enchantresses; however, actual male enchanter sorcerers and warlocks/wizards are extremely rare and hardly ever seen.

Associated Powers

• Magic
  • Elemental Magic (varies)
  • Enchantment
    • Calling
      • Summoning
    • Illusion Manipulation
    • Mental Manipulation
    • Mesmerizing Presence
      • Overwhelming Influence
      • Persuasion
  • Illusion Magic
  • Magical Energy Manipulation
  • Seductive Magnetism (varies)
    • Enchanted Allure
    • Subliminal Seduction
    • Supernatural Beauty
  • Spell Casting
  • Transformation
    • Transformation Energy Manipulation
  • Transmutation Magic
    • Essence Magic
    • Mystical Conversion
    • Remaking

Variations/Relationships

• Femme Fatale
• Mystic Human Physiology
• The Magician
  • Evil Sorcerer
  • Seer
    • Many enchantresses have also been seers
  • The Occultist
  • Witch
• Trickster
  • Various Enchanters are seen as them.

Flaws/Weaknesses

• Magic Immunity and Mystic Lock
• Mage Slayer
• Those who possess Powers like Illusion Awareness can see throught the Users Tricks.
• Users of Seduction Immunity.

Example Characters

Card Game

• Enchantress (Dungeons & Dragons)
• Enchantress (Magic: The Gathering)

Comics

• June Moone (DC Comics); as host for the enchantress.
• The Enchantress (DC Comics)
• Amora/Enchantress (Marvel Comics)

Folklore/Mythology

• Morgan Le Fay (Arthurian Legend)
• Melusine (European Folklore)
• Circe, the Enchantress (Greek Mythology)
• Mohini (Hindu Mythology)
• Lilith (Jewish Folklore)
• Gamayun (Russian Folklore)
• Huldra (Scandinavian Folklore)
• Alkonost (Slavic Mythology)
• Sihuanaba (South American Folklore)

Television/Movies

• The Evil Enchantress (Charmed); elemental magics.

Video Games/RPG

• Aiushtha (Defense of the Ancients)
• Enchantress (EverQuest)

Gallery

The Enchantress (DC Comics)

Amora/Enchantress (Marvel Comics)