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Bathalumang Cassiopea is a central character in the Philippine fantasy series Encantadia. She is the fraternal twin sister of Mitena, the main antagonist of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. She is known as the "Mata ng Encantadia" (Eye of Encantadia) because she inherited prophetic abilities from her parents. Being half-Etherian, Cassiopea was dedicated to saving her fellow diwata from the chaos caused by Etheria in Encantadia. Cassiopea also protected Encantadia from the evil Diwata Adhara by splitting the Inang Brilyante (Mother Gem).
Profile[]
Cassiopea was an ancient diwata, born in Lireo during the Etherian era, before it became a kingdom. She was related to Esmeralda the biological mother of Mine-a, and the daughter of Ornia and King Memen. She inherited nymph ears from her mother, Ornia, and prophetic abilities from her father, Memen, who demonstrated the power of a half-diwata, half-Etherian heritage. Imaw recognized Mine-a as Cassiopea's sister because Mine-a was adopted by Rama Memen of Etheria. Cassiopea is the first queen who established the Kingdom of Lireo, and who got banished because she divided the Inang Brilyante into the four elemental gems. During the Hathorian war, she also acts as the guardian of Amihan in fulfilling her prophecy. She reveals the future to anyone in exchange for gold, but later she stopped collecting gold, as they were only intended for the creation of the Avatar. She died of telekinetic energy from Bathalang Arde, causing her neck to dislocate. After Encantadia's great war, Bathalang Emre restored to full power revived Cassiopea and elevated her to Bathaluman status as the Goddess of Love and Protection (Bathaluman ng Pag-ibig at Proteksyon). This title suited her loving guardianship of Mitena, absent from their parents. Chosen as Encantadia's last ruling Bathaluman, she also bears the title as the Goddess of Devas and Spiritual Ruler.
Personality[]
As a queen, Cassiopea is a wise and intelligent ruler to her people. She demonstrated her prudence by refusing to transfer her queenship to her adopted daughter LilaSari, citing concerns about her behavior. She was beloved by most of the inhabitants in Encantadia and not just the Lireans. An elderly encantada even contrasted Pirena from the likes of their first queen, an indication that despite being their former queen, the Lireans still look up to her and loved her. Cassiopea is also a fair ruler; she did not allow her love for her adoptive child, LilaSari, to deprive her of good judgement. After her rule as a queen of Lireo, Cassiopea remains an ally of the encantados, aiding them whenever they need it. She would not hesitate to even risk her life for the welfare of her beloved encantados. Her selflessness and motherly love were exhibited when she confronted Arvak, king of the Hathors, despite its dangers because the latter possesses the two brilyantes. In addition, she also fought Ether several times in order to stop the goddess from spreading terror in Encantadia. She fought Ether when the latter tried to abduct Kahlil and Lira. She also fought the bathaluman in order to stop her from helping Hagorn relentlessly.
Cassiopea shedding tears as Avria uses her body to commit evil acts.
But perhaps her greatest display of sacrifice for the Encantados was cleaving the Inang Brilyante and giving them to the four nations despite the disapproval of Bathalang Emre. Bravery was also exhibited by Cassiopea when she faced the Hadezars in order to stop them from infiltrating the Lirean castle. Cassiopea, like any other diwata, is prone to making mistakes. A good example was when she chose to cleave the Inang Brilyante thinking that it was the best way to protect it from the hands of Adhara. This miscalculation was proven incorrect, as only the inang brilyante or another ivtre could vanquish the Hadezars. Although aligned to do good, Cassiopea also considers the weight of her actions and how they could affect the entire world of Encantadia. For instance, despite Pirena's evil scheme, Cassiopea did not hesitate to lie for her in order to save her from being killed by Danaya. Cassiopea would go to great lengths whenever she foresaw dangers to Encantadia's luntiae, choosing to sacrifice one life for the lives of many and for the common good of Encantadia. Cassiopea destroyed the gintong binhi, which was going to be used for Kahlil and told Cassandra that Aquil and Gaiea need to be sent to the mortal world to be killed so the prophecy could happen.
She was a kind, loving, and caring sister. Since she didn’t know the existence of her twin sister Mitena, she felt sorry for what happened to her. Although her parents acted selfishly, it was still meant to protect the future of Encantadia. She didn’t try to stop or fight Mitena when she became a bathaluman, showing that she loved her and was fulfilling Terra’s prophecy. She prayed to Emre when she and Danaya were trapped in ice crystals at Mine-a-ve. She also took a big risk for Gaiea as prophecies were fulfilled, which even made Cassandra, her daughter, disagree.
Gaiea was killed in the mortal world and became a sacrifice so that Terra could be born and save Encantadia. Pirena said there was nothing a Bathaluman could do to stop this, but Cassiopea insisted there was no other way and that Danaya had to be sent to the mortal world. Even though Cassiopea gave her sister a chance to live and serve as a guide, Hara Alena disagreed. Danaya became more angry when she learned the truth by asking Gaiea and her father Enuo through the Stream of Truth. As matter of fact, she remains steadfast in her belief that some choices are necessary for the greater good of Encantadia. Her personality is marked by her compassion and strength, as she offers Mitena a chance at redemption and guidance, yet does not hesitate to uphold her decisions when challenged even by her own race.
Despite the deep pain and agony from her sister Mitena, Cassiopea held onto hope that Mitena would change for the better. However, Mitena's actions remained darkly twisted. Cassiopea never interfered, even when Mitena showed hints of true intentions to reform yet those efforts went unaccepted.
Story[]
Backstory[]
Cassiopea was born in the time of Etheria. (Sang'gre, 2025)
Cassiopea during her reign in Lireo.
Cassiopea was born during the time of Etheria, when Lireo was not a kingdom but a territory ruled by the Diwata. She was the first child of Memen and Ornia. Ornia is related to Esmeralda, who is the mother of Mine-a. Cassiopea’s younger sister is Mitena. Unlike Cassiopea, Mitena was born without a healthy body. It was shown that Cassiopea had long ears, it was believed that her long ears signified she would become a powerful diwata, but she was born blind. A royal physician (sil) mentioned the beliefs and history of Encantadia, a child born as an "ivtre" (a soul without a body) is considered cursed. This kind of child can take the healthy body of her twin Cassiopea. Because of this, Memen tried to get rid of Mitena by leaving her in a cursed place called Mine-a-ve and cursed her so she would never be able to return to Encantadia. Though seemingly cruel, Memen's actions were ultimately for the greater good of Encantadia.
Cassiopea's parents entrusted their infant daughter to Evades, who foresaw Cassiopeia's role in saving their race. Evades accelerated Cassiopea's growth, which unfortunately resulted in her blindness. However, Evades, an Etherian elder and Cassiopea's teacher, later healed her, recognizing her future significance. Tragically, Hara Avria's masked soldiers brutally murdered Cassiopea's parents as punishment for their betrayal, forcing Cassiopea to witness the horrific act and causing her immense pain and suffering.
Cassiopea was the first queen to ever rule the queendom of Lireo. She joined forces with the other three kingdoms against Etheria led by Avria who wanted to conquer the other kingdoms. Because of the combined forces of the four kingdoms, they were able to defeat Avria and her army and the Etherian's defeat resulted to their kingdom's destruction. Unlike in her 2005 counter part, Cassiopea is the only one whom Emre entrusted the most powerful, Inang Brilyante.
According to Imaw, the Mulawin Flute that the Lirean Queen owns was given to Cassiopea so whenever she would need help she would just simply play the flute and a Mulawin warrior will be sent to her, as a sign of the Diwatas and the Mulawins' loyalty and allegiance to each other.
At some point during her reign, the news of a Lirean soldier turning into a stone by merely looking at a baby had reached her. Cassiopea sent for the baby and ordered it to be brought to her. She gave the baby a mask to shield everyone from her curse. She named the baby LilaSari and adopted her so that she can monitor her. She watched LilaSari grow up and train but she didn't see the qualities befitting the queen of Lireo in her. She frankly told LilaSari that she will not be her heir unless she changes her ways which made LilaSari extremely angry. On the night when Cassiopea wasn't around, LilaSari went into a killing rampage. Cassiopea returned to Lireo to stop her and they fought each other until sunrise. Cassiopea decided to end their battle once and for all by summoning the Inang Brilyante. She ordered the gem to bring LilaSari to Carcero where she can no longer hurt anyone anymore. When LilaSari was finally gone, Cassiopea cried feeling sorrowful for what she had to do.
Debut Appearance[]
Cassiopea using the Inang Brilyante to destroy Adhara's armada
After destroying Adhara's airship, Cassiopea shattered the Inang Brilyante into the four elemental gems using the Kabilan (unknown to her that a fifth piece flew all the way to the ocean and ended up in the seashore), then gave each gems to Adamya, Hathoria, Sapiro and Lireo's respective rulers (Imaw, Arvak, Armeo and Mine-a) to prevent Adhara from acquiring them and to help ensure an era of peace in the kingdom. However, Bathalang Emre wasn't pleased with Cassiopea's actions so he cursed her with eternal life (immortality) and banished her from Lireo. Since then Cassiopea
Cassiopea cleaving the Inang Brilyante into the four elemental gems using the Kabilan.
would watch over Lireo from afar. Upon learning about the Hathors attacking the Adamyans in order to take possession of their gem of water, Cassiopea heads to Hathoria in pure rage. There she speaks to king Arvak and reminded the Hathors of their promise to use the gem of fire for the good of encantadia but it seems like the Hathors have forgotten, she says. Haughty King Arvak refused to listen to Cassiopea but instead used the gem of fire to hurt her and threaten to hurt her more if she doesn't leave Hathoria. At this, Cassiopea became even more enraged and uttered a prophecy about a child who would grow up to be a mighty and courageous leader who
Cassiopea with the Four elemental gems after cleaving the Inang Brilyante.
would eventually cause Hathoria's downfall. The said child will be born at the same time of King Arvak's death. This enrages the king but Cassiopea flees the scene before he could harm her.
Cassiopea making future prophecies using the Mahiwagang Kawa
Encantados/Encantadas would come to her to ask for her future forecasts in exchange of gold but if it is for Encantadia's sake she will not hesitate to provide information using her powers.
Once she warned Minea about the Hathor's plans for the infant Amihan; she advised Mine-a to bring Amihan to the World of Mortals to ensure the safety of Encantadia's fated savior. She then warned Mine-a of her impending doom but Mine-a's future got changed. Cassiopea then realizes her visions are not a hundred percent accurate. Soon after she warns Mine-a about her approaching death.
After meddling with the current happenings in Encantadia by reviving Ybarro through her blood of longevity, the Bathalumang Ether cursed Cassiopea to be unable to leave the Lirean forest so that she would not be able to interfere with the happenings in Encantadia again. Ether states that only Bathalas like her have the right to choose who dies and who lives. However, this did not stop Cassiopea from providing help and guidance to the Sang'gres whenever they're in need. After the meeting of the councilmen, It was decided that Mira is
Cassiopea defends herself from Pirena's impending attack
unfit to rule and so the queenship remained to Amihan. Mira overheard their decision and was offended by it. She ran to the forest and saw Cassiopea. She asked the first queen if she would be queen and Cassiopea told her that she will abdicate the crown for a mortal man. Mira went back to the castle and told her mother, Amihan about this. Pirena overheard the conversation and went to Cassiopea, warning her to stay away from her daughter and dashing towards her, only to be pushed back. Also, she would never hesitate to lie if she thinks that it's for the good of Encantadia. On one ocassion, she lied to Amihan and Danaya about the true happenings of Alena and her whereabouts for fear that Danaya would kill their traitorous older sister, Pirena, upon learning the truth. She simply says that Pirena must live in order for her to fulfill her destiny in Encantadia.
Cassiopea restores Alena's memories
Cassiopea played a pivotal role in restoring Alena's memory after being brainwashed by Pirena and Hitano. After being abducted by the barbaros, Alena managed to escape and wandered through the forest. As the helpless sang'gre ran across the vast woods, Cassiopea saw her and brought back her lost memories.
Cassiopea after being freed from the Ether's curse.
After some time, Cassiopea was somehow able to fight Bathalumang Ether's curse and leave the forest and she followed Alena when she headed to Ether to ask for her son Kahlil's whereabouts. Alena's son who is fated to harm Lira which Cassiopea saw in one of her visions. She eavesdrop on their conversation and learned that Khalil will die in the battle between Amihan's forces against Hagorn's that is occuring at the moment. The Bathaluman also says that despite Khalil being under her protection she cannot do anything about his fated death. Alena refuses to believe Ether's words calling her a liar and angrily leaves the scene. Ether then being aware of Cassiopea's presence calls out to her. The Bathaluman is impressed that Cassiopea was able to fight her curse and praises her; although she's not really happy about it. Cassiopea then says that although she feels sorry for Alena for her son she is relieved that the protection (some kind of magic) she made for Lira against Khalil worked. This angered Ether and she hurls a fireball at her from her mouth but Cassiopea flees the scene before the bathaluman could harm her.
When the Sang'gres Danaya, Pirena, and Lira head to the labyrinth of Balbal for the gintong binhi (golden grain) in an attempt to revive the deceased Khalil, they find Balbal (the creature who guards the binhi) wounded in the chest, having a hard time breathing, and dying. Danaya then orders the brilyante ng lupa (earth gem) to heal the creature's wounds and then asks him for a gintong binhi in exchange for her help. However, the creature says that he had a gintong binhi with him but a powerful creature attacked him and stole it not long ago. In a flashback it reveals that Cassiopea was the powerful creature who attacked Balbal and stole the gintong binhi from him for fear that Danaya would try to use it to revive Khalil and her visions of him come true.
Later on she comes to Lira's aid when the Sang'gres Alena and Pirena kindnap her where she fought the two and beat them easily allowing Lira to escape. She tells the hateful and furious Sang'gre Alena that she is aware of the pain that Alena is experiencing because of her loss and expresses her sympathy. She also tells the Sang'gres to make amends and clear their disputes for being united is the only way for them to defeat the evil king Hagorn and be the saviors of Encantadia that she believes they are. However, the Sang'gres wouldn't hear of it so she left them and followed Lira. This time, she bravely fought the evil Bathalumang Ether who wishes to harm Lira (who is unconscious at this time) but fails for she was overpowered by Ether who then removes her prophetic abilities so that she won't be able to help her beloved Sang'gres. Ether then goes on to erase her memories of their current encounter and using her mind-controlling power she orders her to go home. Lira who now gains consciousness pleads for Cassiopea's help but Cassiopea who is not herself at the moment seems to not hear her as if her mind was stolen. She then leaves the scene leaving Lira alone with Ether. On her way home, she encounters the Sang'gres Amihan and Danaya who also formed a search party for Lira and ask for her help. However, with her memories tampered and prophetic powers removed, she is unable to provide the help they're asking. The Sang'gres then bid her goodbye to resume the search leaving Cassiopea wondering why she can't use her powers.
After some time, Cassiopea regained her gift of foresight once again, prophesizing that if Hagorn raised his child, Encantadia would be in grave danger. In order to save Lira-sari from her imminent demise once she found her daughter, Cassiopea contrived with Alena in order to keep Deshna hidden, thereby saving Lira-sari and the entire world of Encantadia. The two diwatas gave deshna to a Nymfa for safekeeping. Everything was fine between Cassiopea and her adoptive daughter, Lira-Sari, until Ether came and told Lira-Sari the truth. Lira-Sari, in a state of distress, confronted her mother about it and a battle ensued between the two, ending with Cassiopea telling Lira-Sari about her fate if she insisted on taking back her child. When Hagorn and his undead army infiltrated lireo, Cassiopea attempted to help the diwatas by defending
Cassiopea projects energy bolt to wound bathalumang Ether
the passageway to the queendom, only to be wounded by the sheer number of hadezars hagorn acquired from his conquest in balaak. During the peak of the siege in Lireo, Cassiopea also foresees the death of either of the two Sang'gres, Alena or Amihan. As a result of the prophecy, Amihan eventually died at the hands of Hagorn during the siege in Sapiro. After seeing Amihan's return from encantadia, Cassiopea mustered her will and decided to fight Ether in order to eliminate one of Hagorn's powerful allies and to stop the Bathaluman from repeatedly interfering with the events in Encantadia. Cassiopea went to the fallen kingdom of Etheria and challenged Ether to fight her in combat. Displeased by seeing a diwata challenge her—a bathaluman—Ether fought Cassiopea in order to prove that her power is beyond Cassiopea's reach. Cassiopea, being a powerful diwata, managed to hold her own against a bathaluman, even managing to strike some punches, and blast the bathaluman with her magic. Ultimately, Cassiopea wounded the bathaluman using her sword, Kabilan, and the latter decided to transform into a giant serpent in order to subdue Cassiopea. Although it seemed as though there was no hope and the serpent goddess would eventually crush Cassiopea with her weight, the diwata threw her weapon towards the head of the giant serpent and speared Ether while she was still caught off guard. Heavily wounded, the Bathaluman has to retreat in order to save her life. After her confrontation with Ether, Cassiopea received a "Brilyante" with powers yet to be revealed. Cassiopea's sword is later seen glowing while Hagorn summons the beast of Ether's "Bertud"
After Hagorn's death, Ether bit Lira-Sari, spreading her venom unto her and setting a protective incantation so that no one would see her until she agrees to follow the Bathaluman in spreading terror and darkness once again in Encantadia. Knowing that Ether was behind the disappearance of her adopted daughter, Cassiopea crashed Ether's Lair and once again challenged the Bathaluman. In contrast to the previous result of their battle, the Bathaluman won and almost managed to kill Cassiopea until Emre came to the diwata's rescue.
After Emre defeated Ether, he went back to Etheria to talk to Cassiopea. He explained that the remains of the once proud kingdom of Etheria is disappearing because Ether finally left but warned Cassiopea that the evil bathaluman will return once again to rebuild her kingdom. He told Cassiopea that the she will indeed become a bathala some day but she would have to face more difficulties. He also took
Cassiopea returns ro Lireo
back the curse that restricts Cassiopea from entering Lireo. Immediately after Emre left, Cassiopea went to the Lirean castle to warn them about Ether's return. She told them to fix everything because darkness will fall once again in encantadia once the evil bathala returns. She also calls for Danaya to read Amihan's will. Once the will of Amihan is read, Cassiopea told Danaya that it is unthinkable of abdicating the throne of Lireo as it more important than anything else. She, alongside Pirena, crowned Danaya as the new queen of Lireo. Once lireo is restored, the sang'gres brought the elemental gems to Cassiopea where she united them, once again becoming the Mother Gem.
New threat Arc[]
Cassiopea prays to the Bathalang Emre
Years passed and Lireo became once again progressive. Cassiopea once again left Lireo in order to stay in her own Island where she devoted herself into prayer in order to purify herself and transcend to become a bathaluman. While praying, she was fetched by Alena and Imaw, telling her that the time has come in order for her to do her duties. Cassiopea is later seen walking around a barren land, during which she exhibited her ability of life force manipulation, restoring the vegetation and plants on the land. During Lira and Mira's training, Cassiopea transfigured herself into several powerful creatures in order to test the diwanis' skill as well as
Cassiopea restoring the barren land
her power. She congratulated them for finishing their training and hugged them to show her affection. Cassiopea later went to her lair where she found Evades who warned her about a nightmare regarding the diwata. Evades told him that such dream serves as omen and Cassiopea should be more cautious because although Ether could be defeated, she is still a formidable foe and Cassiopea should be more prudent now more than ever as she is about to become a bathaluman.
Although Cassiopea tried to be vigilant with Ether, her attempt to use divination in order to see Ether was futile as the bathaluman is being protected by her power. Despite being unable to see her, Cassiopea felt her and she prepared against the bathaluman's attack. She was instantaneously immobilized by the bathala however, wrapping herself around Cassiopea. Cassiopea projected energy to repel the bathaluman in which she succeeded. Afterwards, The bathaluman and the diwata talked for a moment. Cassiopea once said that bathalumang ether is becoming less powerful while Ether expressed her disgust to Cassiopea for using her power against her. Ether mocked Cassiopea, telling her that her curse is done and she's now mortal. A battle is about to ensue when Avria suddenly restrained Cassiopea from the back. While restrained, Ether used her magic in order to all Avria to possess Cassiopea's body. Cassiopea is later seen possessed by Avria, wearing a black dress with several black accessories and a black staff. Cassiopea has been struggling ever since Avria possessed her body. At first, she was able to match the Etherian Queen's power. However, as time passes by, her power continues to fade as Avria's power grows. She is being tormented continuously by Avria to convince her to just leave her body. Nonetheless, Cassiopea's fortitude allowed her to continue to say in her body despite all the pain that she has to endure at the hands of her possessor.
When Avria attempted to steal the elemental gems, Cassiopea mustered her strength in order to fight the Etherian queen and to once again take possession of her body. At first, Cassiopea found it difficult to gain the higher ground in battle, however she soon managed to defeat Avria and possess her body once again. A battle ensued with Avria and Cassiopea once the latter gained her physical body. Cassiopea demanded
Cassiopea defeats Avria
that she return the looks she stolen from Cassiopea as well as the gems. Once again, Cassiopea defeated Avria and took possession of the gems, leaving Avria weakened. Asval suddenly wounded Cassiopea in order to help the hara of Etheria. Together with Asval, Avria tried to steal the Fire gem. Her efforts of taking the Fire gem was futile as the gem still considers Pirena as its wielder. In addition, the fire gem does not recognize Avria as it only recognizes Cassiopea and any of its previous masters. Because of this Avria left, stealing the brilyante ng diwa instead. Cassiopea was later arrested for allegedly stealing the brilyante ng diwa and for killing the Lirean soldiers.
The Sang'gres together with Ybrahim later interrogated Cassiopea. Despite Cassiopea's truthful answers, the Sang'gres would not listen to her because she is the only person last seen in the Castle's Chamber. Furthermore, the Brilyante ng Diwa was last seen before Cassiopea entered the Lirean Castle. She was later put to the test when Pirena, Danaya and Ybrahim demanded the elemental gems of Fire, Earth and Air respectively to incinerate Cassiopea's body if she is lying. Much to the dismay of the Sang'gres, the elemental gems did not burn Cassiopea as the later is telling the truth. Proven innocent, Cassiopea was set free. Back in the Lirean throne room, Cassiopea told the Sang'gres that only two Etherians, namely Avria and Andora, are resurrected, and together with the remaining Hadezars of Hagorn, Amarro and Asval, are the few people who comprise the belligerent of Etheria. Despite their small population however, Cassiopea still warned the Sang'gres not to be complacent as Ether enhanced their abilities and they are more powerful now compared before. Later on, Cassiopea followed Pirena and Danaya when they infiltrated the Etherian Castle, stating that the people there owe her much for using her body to commit evil crimes. She, together with Danaya, fought a Pirena, who was mind controlled by Andora.
Cassiopea returns after finding all the new tagapangalagas.
After returning from Lireo, Cassiopea went to her island with Imaw to activate a table (which came from Emre in Devas to hold the Mother Gem) containing the seals of the elemental gems. She explained that these seals would allow her to navigate the chosen successors of the gems if another Sang'gre dies. She uttered her fairwell to imaw and told the latter that they will meet again once her task is done. Afterwhich, she vanished together with the seals.
When Emre was ousted from Devas, Cassiopea aided him. Cassiopea helped him in obtaining the weapon of Bathalumang Haliya. During the course of their adventure, they fell in love. Cassiopea slid into the room of the unconscious Lira and took strands of her hair. Cassiopea then died and was revived to be a Bathaluman, the Bathaluman of love and protection. She officiated the wedding of Danaya and Aquil and Pirena and Azulan. Later Cassiopea went to Sapiro to give Lira Cassandra, the baby made out of her blood, hair of Lira and Amihan's ashes.
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre[]
Cassiopea foresaw that she would be killed by an unknown Encantada (unknown to her was her long lost twin sister Mitena) she warned the Sang'gres about her premonition.
Mitena conquered Encantadia and Lireo, saying she’s ready to face Cassiopea and finish her mission. Using the magical gems, Mitena found Cassiopea and visited her, using a powerful scepter called the Esperanto. Cassiopea hugged Mitena, but Mitena pushed her away, calling her an enemy. Cassiopea reminded her they are sisters, but Mitena refused to believe it and said only Cassiopea was loved by their parents. Cassiopea said that was their father’s mistake and apologized for him since he is gone. Mitena didn’t trust her and trapped Cassiopea inside a purple crystal.
Cassiopea and the other Sang'gres were freed by Danaya and Imaw. They went to the mortal world to help the Sang'gres in their battle against Mitena.
Cassiopea fulfills the Batis ng Katotohanan's prediction that love would defeat Mitena. Cassiopea shielded Mitena from Zaur's attack killing her. However, she retained her status as a Bathaluman in the afterlife; before his death, Emre give Cassipea his power and strength as a god, making her the new ruler of devas. and the new supreme deity of Light and Creation (Episode 131 of Sang'gre)
Powers and Abilities[]
Before becoming a Bathaluman, Cassiopea, half-Etherian by heritage, wielded innate abilities. Her father bestowed the gift of foresight, complemented by vast Diwata-granted strength and powers. Cassiopeia is known as the most powerful being (Bunggaitan in enchan) alive and has the ability to transcend into a Bathaluman, if she is successful in her pilgrimage. Cassiopeia is an ancient diwata making her a powerful being throughout the series. Despite not wielding any gem, she is capable of defeating the Bathalumang Ether, a testament to her power and combat prowess. Unlike other Sang'gres, whose only inborn ability is teleportation and in an advanced state, access to magic and energy manipulation, Cassiopea possesses multiple abilities. After she proved that she was a worthy to become a Bathaluman she has possessed Godly powers.
- Precognition - Cassiopea's signature skill, the power to see future/past events. In numerous occasions, Cassiopea was seen using this ability intentionally and sometimes, her prediction can come unexpectedly. This power could be limited and in some cases, may not be entirely accurate.
- Telepathy - Cassiopea is capable of transmitting information without using any known sensory channels or physical interaction. Using her telepathy, Cassiopea cautioned Mine-a about the dangers impending her daughter, Amihan, if she is raised in Encantadia. During Hagorn's search for his daughter, Cassiopea also telepathically communicated with Alena to convince her to take the child for her own to protect Deshna from being raised by a wicked father.
- Weapon Summoning - She can summon a powerful sword called Kabilan, and its white version named Kamao ni Emre a sword from her beloved Emre without saying a command. Cassiopea gave these swords to Mira and Lira. They use the swords to protect themselves. Their role is to close the portals of Balaak, stopping the evil bathala and Hagorn from opening them.
- Ivictus (Teleportation/Invisibility) - Similar to the Sang'gres, Cassiopea is also capable of travelling to vast distances within seconds, without having to travel physically thrpugh the space in between. At one point however, Cassiopea's teleportation ability was limited within the Forest due to the curse of Ether. The curse of Ether was eventually dispelled by Cassiopea herself using an unknown means. It is worth-noting that Cassiopea's apperance of Ivictus is different from the Sang'gre's and Diwanis, this is an apparent evidence that she is a half-Etherian. Cassiopea also knows how to use ivictus, in the form of a flying orb, which is also proficient when trying to enter Devas, in order to free Devas from two malevolent gods. When Cassiopea becomed a Bathaluman, the teleportation appearance, was changed to white light, yellow or usually light magenta.
- Energy Manipulation and Projection -A distinctive ability of Cassiopea that separates her from the rest of the Sang'gres(in exception to Lira). Cassiopea is capable of manipulating and harnessing energy without the aid of any spells or incantations. She can use the energies to produce very powerful blasts of energy, to which can kill normal beings on impact. She can also shape it to form a shield to block incoming attacks and/or to imprison someone within it. The appearance of her energy usually comes out as a bright magenta/purple-colored energy. After ascending to goddess status, her energy blasts take on white, purple, or yellow hues.
- Soul Destruction (Divine Power as a Bathaluman) - Asval once mentioned that any Bathala or Bathaluman can kill a Hadezar or Ivtres because they're divine. It's likely she already had this power before becoming a Bathaluman, since she fought a group of Hadezars back then.
- Mental Shields - Cassiopea is capable of erecting shields that can hinder someone's mind-reading and precognition. On one instance, Cassiopea use this ability to shield herself from Bathalumang Ether. When Cassiopea chanted the spell, the mental shields activated. They surrounded by a purple energy.
- Botakinesis - She once used this ability to revive a barren part of the mountain. By stomping the ground with the Kabilan, she was able to regenerate life in all corners of the area, where trees and other vegetation started to grow.
- Metamorphing- Cassiopea is capable of transfiguring herself in becoming powerful creatures such as the guardian of balaak, the guardian of gintong binhi, a large eagle and an ethereal firebird.
- Divination - A separate ability from her Precognition, Cassiopea is capable of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown using mystical means. Cassiopea often uses her "Mahiwagang Kawa"(magical cauldron) in practicing divination. She is using the waters that is flowing from the Batis ng Katotohanan (River/Spring of Truth).
- Resurrection - Due to her immortal blood, Cassiopea is capable of reviving the dead. Cassiopea used this ability to revive Ybrahim who was fatally wounded by a poisoned arrow from Asval. But when her curse was taken away, she no longer was immortal. However, she still retains this power as she has her heritage as an ancestor of Diwatas as long as it has Emre's blessing she can revive the dead.
- Healing/Rejuvination - Cassiopea has the ability to heal and dispel any dark magic or remove any divine curses after becoming a bathaluman. She uses this power to help Lira regain consciousness that was taken by Bathalang Arde.
- Gem Ownership - Because she is the first and original keeper and master of the elemental gems she can tryand asser her authority over them and forcibly take them away from its current owner/s, however, the only winning matter will be the gem's allegiance to its current owner.
- Hypnosis/Mind Control - This ability was later revealed when she tried to stop Andora from hypnotizing Sang'gre Pirena and Rama Ybrahim during the battle against the Etheria. Using her very own magic to control Andora's mind and actions by freezing her and putting her into pain she managed to stop the other Etherian Warriors including Asval. She is also capable of controlling other creatures, people or Ivtre/Hadezars using her magic.
- Psychic Projection - Cassiopea once used this ability to overload Andora's mind. By placing her hands on both sides of her target's head, she can release a continuous charge of psychic energy that can mentally harm and stun the target.
- Magical Arts, Curses and Enchantments - Cassiopea is one of the few characters in the whole series who is very knowledgeable in the mystic arts and can be assumed equal to that of Avria. Her knowledge has stretched out from memory restoration, curse reversal, mind control, and taking the elemental gems back to her ownership.
- Weapon Construction - Cassiopea can also create anything from any object like the Avatar she created the weapon out of her gold nuggets/blocks and gave it to lira.
- Immortality - Cursed by Emre, she became an Immortal. Even when enemies try and harm her, she will just regenerate rapidly from any injuries. But after some time Emre dispelled it. When Emre decided Cassiopea as a Bathaluman, she had now a strong powers that made her immortal. However, like Keros, she can be killed by any powerful being.
- Creation - As a bathaluman, she possesses the ability to create beings and objects. For instance, she create baby Cassandra, known as the hope of Encantadia, using her blood, strands of Lira's hair, and Amihan's ashes.
- Advanced Combat Skills - Cassiopea, being a warrior-queen, is one of the most highly skilled combatant in the Encantadia universe. Her experience in fighting ranges from the time of Etheria and even longer than any of the living beings in Encantadia, excluding the gods.
- High Resistance - Cassiopea seems to have an ability to withstand direct energy attacks from powerful beings like Avria.
- Memory Manipulation- Cassiopea can manipulate the memories of others. She used this ability to restore the memories of Alena that was removed by Pirena using the Gem of Water.
- Power of The Supreme Deity- Cassiopea received Emre's divine power and might as a god. Before his death, Emre passed on his godly abilities and told her to lead the Devas, turning her into the top goddess of light and creation in Encantadia. Gargan points out she's still new to being a goddess, suggesting she hasn't tapped into her full divine strength yet, as shown in Episode 131 of Sang'gre.
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Limitation of Cassiopea's Divination[]
It is proved that Cassiopea's divination does have limitations.
- Cassiopea's ability of divination was blocked by the Bathalumang Ether, first in looking for Kahlil and then on Lira. It seems that the Bathaluman wants to fulfill what is destined to happen, so, she gave Kahlil a snake bracelet that blocks Cassiopea's ability of divination.
- Arde gave Adhara and who ever is with her an ability to "cloak" so they will not be seen by Cassiopea. First, when Adhara and Lilasari stole the Kabilan, Cassiopea did not feel their presence and when Amihan wanted to see Lira through the mahiwagang kawa, it did not show them anything as Lira was with Adhara and Lilasari.
- Bathalas or Bathalumans are the only known beings who could hinder Cassiopea's seer-like power throughout the series.
Trivia[]
- To fix any plot holes, let's go over all the info we have so far since 2005 and 2016 has both similarities and key differences:
- In the 2005 series, she didn’t have a twin-sister. She is the only child of Memen and Ornia.
- Cassiopea has pointed ears because she's related to Esmeralda, a powerful Diwata. This shows that Diwatas intermarried with other races long ago, leading to varied physical traits and powers among their descendants. Her dad is half-Diwata (as Barkus mentioned in Etheria, 2005), which makes her Diwata blood more prominent. She also has strong abilities from Hera Sensa, passed down from Memen, and she's the biological mom of Ornia, who's related to a powerful diwata to ever lived in Encantadia.
- In Encantadia: The Second Saga (2012), she reincarnated as Khala, a white dragon guarding the Devas, and wasn't a Bathaluman.
- As shown in Episode 146 of Encantadia Chronicles Sang'gre: Cassiopeia recognizes a supreme God and Creator above all.[1]
- Cassiopea's identity as the first queen of Lireo was not known to many in the 2005 series. On the other hand, this distinction is knowledge that is widespread throughout Encantadia in the 2016 series.
- Although Cassiopea knew that Pao Pao would be the one to save Amihan, she did not know the existence of the Ikalimang Brilyante until Pao Pao summoned it.
- Her name means "shining fairy in the dark".
- In Episode 146, Emre confirmed that Cassiopea will indeed become a bathala some day but she would have to undergo more trials in her way.
- Imaw once said that Cassiopea is the oldest being in Encantadia, that is because not only is she powerful she was also cursed by Emre to become immortal for years and by that she hasn't died and has lived for so long.
- Cassiopea can use her blood to revive people since she is a diwata of such great power, just as long as it has Emre's blessing.
- It was revealed by the end of the requel's first book that Cassiopea has an identical twin sister, but in the original series, she is the only child. Cassiopea's parents were also not introduced unlike in the original series.
- Cassiopea is the only known non-divine being able to take the gems back from their guardians multiple times. With Aryana(Amihan's reincarnation) only has one instance.
- In Episode 216, it was revealed that Cassiopea can fight any curse that the two bathalas (ether and arde) want to bestowed on her as it was mention by Gamil:
"Malakas ang iyong diwa, nilalabanan nito maging ang nais nakapalaran sa inyo ng mga nakalaban ninyong bathala".
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