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"Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do."
― Michael Ende
"Stop naming things!"
"I want to, but I can't..."
― Marge and Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)
"Though I know I should be wary, still I venture someplace scary!
Ghostly haunting, I turn loose! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!! BEETLEJUICE!!"
― Lydia Deetz summoning Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice)

The power to be called upon by the utterance of their name. Variation of Summoning, closely linked to True Name Manipulation, often also employs aspects of Cursed Name

Also Called[]

  • Speak of the Devil

Capabilities[]

Users of this ability are able to be summoned by the mere utterance of their name, though often it requires some additional factors to activate (for example reflective surfaces or saying the name a set number of times), it is a common trait found in folklore and horror, especially known for its use with Mirror Spirits such as Bloody Mary.

Often the name is cursed or treated as such, though it is not always the same (a cursed name often doesn't require the rituals a Name Evocation does in order to activate), once summoned it may require the use of the character's name (again, often done in a ritualistic manner) to banish them.

Applications[]

Associations[]

Limitation[]

  • Could be done against the user's will.
  • Summoning a creature in such a manner may activate a curse associated with their name.
  • User could be bound by a certain set of rules when evoked.
  • Their name may need to said more than once.
  • Being called upon requires someone to speak said name.
  • Might not work or may have the opposite effect if the name is said backwards or mispronounced.

Known Users[]

Anime/Manga

  • Ichibe Hyosube (Bleach)
  • Bad Bard (Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo)

Cartoons/Comics

  • Kool-Aid Man (Family Guy)
  • Candlejack (Freakazoid!)
  • Biggie Smalls (South Park)
  • Hungry Larry (Star vs. the Forces of Evil)
  • The Morrigan (The Wicked + The Divine)

Folklore/Mythology

  • Bloody Mary (Western Folklore)

Live Television/Movies

  • Betelgeuse (Beetlejuice)
  • The Bye Bye Man (The Bye Bye Man)
  • Daniel Robitaille/Candyman (Candyman series)
  • Zebedee (The Magic Roundabout)
  • The Spanish Inquisition (Monty Python)
  • Rumpelstiltskin (Once Upon a Time)
  • Smiley (Smiley)
  • Mr Mxyzptlk ( Supergirl/Arrowverse)

Video Games

  • Creatures of the Myth School (Wizard 101)

Web Original

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