Sorceress of Castle Grayskull
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Sorceress of Castle Grayskull | |
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Masters of the Universe character | |
First appearance | He-Man and the Power Sword (1981) |
Created by | Mark Taylor |
Portrayed by | Christina Pickles |
Voiced by | Linda Gary (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) Linda Gary (She-Ra: Princess of Power) Venus Terzo (The New Adventures of He-Man) Nicole Oliver (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)) Susan Eisenberg (Masters of the Universe: Revelation) Kimberly Brooks (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2021)) |
In-universe information | |
Alias | Teela Na (current) Teela (in early comics) The Goddess (in early comics) Eldress (2021 reboot) |
Gender | Female |
Title | Heroic Guardian of Castle Grayskull |
Children | Teela (daughter)[1] |
Abilities |
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The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, also known as Teela Na, is a fictional superhero from the Masters of the Universe franchise.[2] Her first appearance was in "He-Man and the Power Sword" (1981).
Appearances
Original MOTU mini-comics
The Sorceress first appears in the his powers, which is consistent with later depictions. This mini-comic is the only time the Sorceress appears with green skin. This version of the Sorceress was later used as the basis for the character The Goddess in the Masters of the Universe Classics toyline.
In the second series of mini-comics, the Sorceress character, now called Goddess, is no longer green-skinned but still wears the cobra-themed armor. The mini-comic
Eventually, the "Goddess" name is dropped, and the falcon-themed Sorceress (with the updated name "Teela Na", in order to distinguish her from warrior woman Teela) of the TV show would appear in the later mini-comics.
The Sorceress also appears in the debut
He-Man and The Masters of the Universe (1983)
In the Filmation series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, the Sorceress is the mistress and guardian of the Secrets of Castle Grayskull, the source of He-Man's great power.[3]
With a vast knowledge of magic and history, she is among the wisest beings on
However, the Sorceress' strength and abilities are limited outside of Castle Grayskull, making her vulnerable to attacks from enemies who know this weakness. When she does need to travel, though, she generally assumes the form of a falcon known as Zoar. This weakness was removed from the character with the re-emergence of the Three Towers of Eternia, allowing her to travel freely in her human form.
The Sorceress is also the mother of Teela, a childhood friend of
The real name of the current Sorceress is Teela-Na. Her history is revealed in the 1984 episode "The Origin of the Sorceress", in which her past nemesis Morgoth returns and attacks Eternia. While waiting for Morgoth to reappear, the Sorceress explains to He-Man how she became the guardian of Castle Grayskull. Her home, the village of Nowella, was attacked, and subsequently conquered, by Morgoth and his allies Ferros, Repta, and Rachney, servants of the
She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)
In the She-Ra: Princess of Power series (a spin-off of the He-Man series about He-Man's twin sister She-Ra, who like He-Man gets her powers from Castle Grayskull), the Sorceress summons Prince Adam to find Princess Adora and give her the Sword of Protection, which looks just like He-Man's sword, but has a jewel in it.[5] Adora becomes She-Ra for the first time after the Sorceress contacts her via telepathy and tells her her destiny and reveals that she is He-Man's twin sister.[6]
Masters of the Universe (1987 film)
The live-action film, Masters of the Universe, showcased Christina Pickles in the role of Sorceress.[7] In the film, the Sorceress has been imprisoned by Skeletor, and her powers are being siphoned into him; the result leaves her aged and dying. Once Skeletor is eventually defeated, her powers and true appearance are seemingly restored.
The Sorceress is clothed in long white robes, with feather-like strands of white fabric hanging from her arms as a homage to the original design, although they are only visible in the scene where she waves goodbye to the characters of Julie and Kevin. Rather than a bird-like headpiece, crystals are placed throughout the Sorceress' long, silver hair like a crown.
The New Adventures of He-Man (1989–1992)
In
In The New Adventures of He-Man animated series, the Sorceress wears an amalgamation of her classic falcon suit and chrome armor. She often appears in He-Man's mind, giving him advice. She can also reach out into the future with her powers to assist He-Man and his allies, and has been shown to talk to Master Sebrian telepathically. In one episode, she even sends Teela into the future to offer the homesick prince of Eternia comfort.[8]
Masters of the Universe vs. The Snake Men (2002)
In the 2002 series, the attire of the Sorceress was redesigned to evoke the feeling of an
When not dressed in formal attire, the Sorceress looks strikingly like her daughter Teela, only taller. They both have red hair. If the series had continued, it was intended that in the third season, Teela would discover that the Sorceress is her mother, but would not have lost the memory as she does in the original series.
The Sorceress is also shown as a capable fighter on two occasions: In the episode "Out of the Past", she saves a village from a band of marauders led by Prahvus, while in another, "Rise of the Snakemen Part II", she fights against
The comic book produced by MVC, which follows the 2002 canon, also depicted the Sorceress' fighting prowess when she defeats Evil-Lyn in direct conflict during a storyline that saw the first appearance of Hordak.
Just as there were previous Sorceresses in the 1980s He-Man series, the current Sorceress is not the first. The wife of
Had the series continued into the third season, She-Ra would have been introduced, with the Sorceress again sending He-Man on the quest to locate his sister with the Sword of Protection.
Masters of the Universe Classics (2008–2015)
In the storyline of the latest Mattel toyline, Teela is the clone of the Sorceress Teela Na. She eventually takes over from her as the new Sorceress, and will one day become the wife of King He-Man and mother to their son Dare.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2012)
In this comic, the term sorceress is more equal to the priestess. There were at least 3 sorceresses serving three different gods Teela Na served as an oracle of the goddess Zoar. Teela Na was the wife of Man in Arms and the mother of Teela although Teela wasn't aware of it until Teela Na's death. At some point, Skeletor took over Castle Grayskull and captured her. To save Prince Adam who lost his memory she creates an illusion of a falcon to which Adam calls Zoar. However, Skeletor killed her before Adam was able to return to the castle. She appeared again during the “ What Lies Within “ arc. During the final fight with Snake people in the circle of eternity, Teela has fallen into eternity where she met with Teela Na once more. She claimed her daughter as a new sorceress and transformed her into a snake woman. She became an oracle of the snake people god Sepos. She then reappeared as a ghost helping her daughter in the final fight with Evil-Lyn.Evil-Lyn herself became a sorceress at the end serving as priestess of Horkoth the god of the hordes.
Powers and abilities
The Sorceress is able to project her telepathic image to others, especially He-Man. Her telepathy is very powerful, as she can contact He-Man across great distances as well as sense the thoughts, emotions, and motives of others.
The Sorceress can also
Portrayal
In the 1980s series, the Sorceress is voiced by
Reception
Comic Book Resources listed the character at ninth place in He-Man: 15 Most Powerful Masters of the Universe.[9]
References
- ^ "DVD Review: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Volume Two". The Trades. Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "12 Insane Facts About He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe". Io9.com. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ^ "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season One, Volume One". IGN. 19 October 2005. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ "The Best of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video". Dvdtalk.com. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ^ "Into Etheria". She-Ra: Princess of Power. Season 1. Episode 01. 1985-09-09.
- ^ "She-Ra Unchained". She-Ra: Princess of Power. Season 1. Episode 03. 1985-09-11.
- ^ Goodman, Walter (1987-08-08). "Film: He-Man Seeks Key". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "The New Adventures of He-Man Volume 1": Fighting Mutant Slime in a Future Time". Toon Zone. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "He-Man: 15 Most Powerful Masters of the Universe". 28 January 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.