Danaya (Sang'gre Danaya) is one of the powerful diwata and deuteragonist in the Encantadia 2016 and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. She is the 6th Queen of Lireo and the third designated keeper of the Gem of Earth (Tagalog: Brilyante ng Lupa) successing her mother Minea, and the King of Sapiro, Armeo. She is the daughter of Minea and a the stranger Sapiryan Hero, Enuo. Making her have a Diwata-Sapiryan decent. She is also the wife of Aquil, sister of Alena, half-sister of Amihan and Pirena, Ashti(aunt) of Lira, Mira and Kahlil. She is portrayed by Sanya Lopez.
Profile
Danaya is the youngest of the four daughters of Mine-a. She and Alena are born to Mine-a not out of love but out of obedience to what is destined. Having the same father makes Alena her full blooded sister, while Pirena and Amihan are her half sisters. She greatly respects the rules and customs observed in Lireo and abides by them, she is also very loyal to her kingdom. Danaya is also known to be a very skilled healer, both using her gem to heal the gravest injuries, alongside with her vast knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants.
Personality
Danaya is a strong willed Sang'gre believing she is capable of being Mine-a's heir. She believes age isn't a hindrance in handling a kingdom. Her strong and feisty personality that often gets her into trouble and arguments with her sisters, especially the eldest, Pirena. She also appeared to have a playful character and has a strong sense of loyalty to her sisters, especially to her kingdom. Danaya is shown to also be very gently, caring but merciless whenever it comes to people who wants to hurt those things and people she care about.
Story
When Danaya was still a baby, Enuo left a lamp for her as a parting gift. When she was a child, she and Alena kept asking Ades about their father. She tells them his name is Enuo, and after he gave them their parting gifts, he mysteriously disappeared.
Queen candidacy Arc
Debut Appearance
Danaya first made her appearance when they were interrupted during their study session. When Muros told them that their sister Amihan has returned to Lireo, Danaya expressed her happiness in meeting their her older sister. She trained along with her sisters under Aquil but often shows signs of stubbornness, which annoyed Aquil.
Queen candidacy
Despite being the youngest, Danaya expressed interest in being the successor of Mine-a, not for the title but out of the willingness to serve her kingdom. Even talking back against Pirena when she told everyone that she is the rightful heir of the throne, saying that age isn't a hindrance in becoming the rightful heir. Ironically, is spite of being the only one of the four sisters who wasn't the first-born to the respective father who sired them through their mother, Danaya acted more like the "big sister"-type to Alena, Mine-a's third daughter and Danaya's older full sister. During the test to determine the next Queen of Lireo, Danaya is the second to take the test but easily loses the match. Danaya happily accepted Amihan's win and is angry with Pirena's complaining. Danaya along with Alena and Amihan protected Mine-a when Pirena was about to attack her. When the gem of fire was stolen by Pirena, Mine-a decided to entrust the remaining gems to each of her daughters. Danaya being entrusted with the Brilyante ng Lupa.
War of Lireo and Hathoria
Despite only becoming the keeper of the
Brilyante ng Lupa recently, Danaya proved to be skilled in using the gem's powers well. She was able to kill a lot of Hathors during the war through combat and by using the abilities granted by the gem.
After the war
Danaya nursed Amihan back to full health using the gem. Mine-a then sent Danaya accompanied by Muros to go to Hathoria to bargain with Hagorn and Pirena, asking them to return the light and warmth throughout Encantadia. When they refused, Danaya gave them choices on how their deaths will be, let the Brilyante ng Hangin take away the air within their bodies, get drowned by the Brilyante ng Tubig or get devoured by the Brilyante ng Lupa. She then summoned the gem and made the grounds of Hathoria quake. With that they were able to make Hagorn and Pirena give in to their demand.
Birth of Lira and death of Mine-a
Danaya was overjoyed when Mine-a tells them Amihan will bear a child. Later that night, Danaya asks Mine-a how Amihan and the father of her child will meet. Mine-a tells her that in a dream she will encounter him like what happened with her and their father.
Danaya showed admirable strength on the days that have followed, when she heard the news that Mine-a died Danaya did not even shed a single tear.
Pirena's revenge Arc
Repentance of Pirena
Pirena returned to Lireo to repent for her betrayal. Danaya believes Pirena is lying and has hidden intentions. She encourages Amihan to bestow the punishment for traitors like her. Since she is the only one who objects to accept Pirena, Amihan asks Danaya to be the one to confer death to their sister. Danaya was about to use the sword to kill Pirena but Alena stops her by rushing towards Pirena's side.
Danaya left the throne room and went to the room of Lira. Alena soon joins her in the room. Danaya feels unsettled of Pirena's presence that's why using the Brilyante ng Lupa she blesses Lira with protection from Pirena and all the possible weapons she can use to kill Lira. Danaya travels to Hathoria to confront Hagorn. On her way there, she encountered Adhara though not visible, she demands her to appear but the voice suddenly stopped talking so Danaya thought it was just a foolish act. Danaya causes chaos in the entrance of Hathoria demanding an explaination for the act of assassination. Upon learning from Agane that the Hathors are not the only ones who are their enemies in Encantadia, Danaya started a quest to find out those other enemies they have. Upon the return of Alena she lost her self esteem for having lost Ybarro and thinking she hasn't been a good Sang'gre.
"Death" of Alena
- Source:Pagsugod
Alena was nowhere to be seen at the palace so she and Amihan started looking for her only to find a wounded Pirena who lost her consciousness. Danaya asks the gem of earth to heal Pirena and upon regaining her consciousness they interrogate Pirena of what has happened. Pirena would tell them that there is an unknown etnity who attacked them. Still unconvinced, Amihan and Danaya went to Cassiopeia to confirm what Pirena said.
When Cassiopeia confirmed it, Danaya stopped being suspicious of Pirena but still doesn't believe Alena is dead. Danaya asks for the gem's help in locating Alena's remains however, the gem failed to locate its whereabouts. Danaya would later bear a deep-setted grudge against Ybarro for breaking her sister's heart. She expressed cold relief upon hearing confirmation of the supposed mandirigma's confirmed demise from Alena, insisting that Lireo's laws are strong and true.
False accusations
Pirena saw Danaya as a hindrance to becoming the Queen of Lireo so Pirena planned to get rid of Danaya by portraying as her and doing acts that violate the law making everyone lose trust in her until no one would side with her when in trial. First Pirena suddenly attacked the unit of Muros who were training and second while she and Aquil were away, Pirena attacked a tribe of Diwatas and burned all their harvests and because it was Danaya's appearance whom they saw, the blame was all poured unto her and because someone knocked Aquil out of consciousness on the second incident, he could not testify for Danaya. Danaya insists that she did not committed the act and that someone else might have imitated her appearance but lack proof. Without anyone by her side to defend her, Danaya is sentenced to be thrown into the world of mortals. Angered by Amihan's unjust decision, Danaya transforms into her warrior form and attacks the soldiers who tried to arrest her. Pirena was going to use her powers to stop her but Amihan used hers first. Danaya fell down the floor, surpressed by Amihan's powers. Amihan hugs Danaya while she kept on saying she didn't do anything.
Brought to the Mundo ng mga Mortal
Danaya was robbed off clothes befitting a Sang'gre. Pirena volunteered to escort her hiding her true motive of killing her and taking away the Brilyante ng Lupa. She was taken to the World of Mortals through the Asnamon Portal. When they arrived there, Danaya told Pirena her parting words and wishes for those who are dear to her to Pirena. However, Pirena revealed her true colors and revealed her true intentions. She asked Danaya to surrender the gem so that she will not hurt her but Danaya refused. Pirena was left with no choice, she summoned the Brilyante ng Lupa and attacked Danaya. Danaya summoned the Brilyante ng Lupa to counter Pirena's attack but Pirena summoned the Brilyante ng Tubig and managed to wound her. Seeing the gem in Pirena's possession, Danaya found out Pirena had something to do with Alena's dissapearance. Danaya hid behind a tree as Pirena chased her intending to finish her once and for all and take the gem from her. Danaya transformed into a dog to escape from Pirena. It was too late for Pirena to realize that the dog who passed by her was Danaya.
Attempt to create a portal
Danaya was frustrated upon finding out her hunch about Pirena was right from the start. She wanted to return to Encantadia as soon as possible to warn Amihan about their sister but the portal is closed. Danaya summoned the Brilyante ng Lupa and ordered it to create another portal that leads back to Encantadia but instead, it created a massive earthquake which cracked the streets and scared all the mortals in the area. Danaya learned the hard way that it is not part of the gem's powers to create a portal. Danaya then asked the gem to fix the damages her command had done. The crack on the streets were then fixed and Danaya left the area.
Temporary parting with the Brilyante ng Lupa
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Meeting Enuo
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Encountering Muyak
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Meeting Lira
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Asking help from a Mulawin
Return to Encantadia through the sky portal
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Embarking a journey to Askano and Devas
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Days in Askano
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Death of Lira
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Obtaining the Gintong Binhi
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Etheria Arc
Cassiopea tells Danaya that she cannot hide Amihan's will forever so Danaya hands over the Imaw and he read it to the entire crowd revealing that Danaya will succeed not just in taking care of the Brilyante ng Hangin, but also the position of queen of Lireo much to Aquil's dismay and walks out of the room.
She and Aquil later on had a heart to heart talk before parting ways. Danaya wanted to stop him but she chose to fulfill the responsibility instead.
New trial
Fifteen years since the last war ended, Encantadia continued to be at peace under her reign until a new threat came in the form of the revived Etherians. First is the re-establishment of the kingdom of Etheria second is the revival of Avria who took over the body of Cassiopea.
Seeking Alena's help
Danaya went to where Alena stays at in Adamya. Alena arrived accompanied by some Adamyans and asked her to reveal who she is. Danaya turned around. Alena became surprised that the queen of Etheria came to her. Danaya handed her the scroll where she wrote her message. Alena found it hard to believe she is Danaya and asked for proof. Danaya transformed to a Pashnea to convince Alena but Alena did not believe as she knows Avria could also transform as a Pashnea so she asked her a question instead, which she answers correctly.
Epilogue
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Appearance outside Encantadia
Victor Magtanggol
A human named 'Aya' cosplayed as Danaya in Episode 41 on the series Victor Magtanggol. Aya is portrayed by the same actress, Sanya Lopez.
To be added soon...
Encantadia Sang'gre Chronicles
Powers and Abilities
- Ivictus: An innate ability unique to the royal family of the kingdom of Lireo, Danaya has the ability to move from one place to another without occupying the space in between. However, Danaya can't use this ability when held captive.
- Theriantrophy: Danaya has the ability to shapeshift into any animal. Danaya transforms into a wolf to escape from Pirena. It is revealed that this ability became Danaya's permanent ability when she transformed into an owl (without having the possession of Brilyante ng Lupa) during her attempts to revive Lira by going to the Labyrinth of the Balbal.
- Zoolingualism: is the power to talk to animal life forms and understand their reactions. It is revealed by Mira that having a Sapiryan blood will enable someone to talk to animal forms in Encantadia.
- Medicinal Knowledge: Danaya seemed to have the makings of a skilled healer.
Weaponry
- Balangis - Danaya is famed to be the wielder of Balangis, a spirit-forged pair or arnis sticks. It is made of the strongest of wood that is able to withstand blows from the sharpest of weapons, rejecting damage that could break it. Danaya is a profecient fighter with this weapons, able to land strong damaging blows to her enemies, seeing her fight with these weapons, smoking dirt are seen to erect from the sticks whenever she is fighting with it.
- Energy Conduit - Danaya can channel her energy through her weapon as she seen stabbing the ground with it, small damaging explosions were made to her enemies.
- Staff - Danaya can fashion her stick into a long staff but it was never seen in the series.
- Brilyante ng Lupa - As the intended keeper of the Earth Gem, she is allowed to utilize all the known abilities of the gem to her disposal, ranging from terrakinesis, blessing inducement/empowerment, metamorphing(earth-life shapeshifting), botakinesis(plant-life manipulation) healing, etc.
Trivia
- Direk Mark wanted to get someone fresh so that she will not be compared to Diana Zubiri and with Sanya Lopez, it was exactly that. And Sanya is good in using arnis which is Danaya's weapon.
- In the episode of Kaanib, Muyak said that Danaya is less or more than 30 years old in human years.
Gallery
Overview of all her appearances
- A collection of how Danaya looked as the series progressed.
Archive of Infobox Portraits
- Photos formerly used as Danaya's infobox portrait.
Wiki Background
Outfits
- In her palace attire she wears a v-neck dark oak colored gown. The upper part of the gown is covered with beige fibers in circular shape leaving only a small portion of the upper right side uncovered. A fiber cape is attached at the back part. Danaya also wears a tiara with a half circle shaped base decorated with dragonfly shaped crystals and hanging gold leaves in different sizes.
- In her nightgown, Danaya wears a 1-shoulder dark beech colored dress with a black belt tied on her waist.
- In her warrior form, Danaya wears a right and a matching long round armband on her left, different shades of warrior skirt with a brown belt with golden brown outlines with a green buckle and brown furred boots. She also wears brown furred gauntlets and her hair remains loose with a single two low braids in each sides.
- Danaya's teleportation effect is similar to most Diwatas with royal blood—she disappears in a flurry of white light. However, upon acquiring the Earth gem, her teleportation effect has changed. Instead of white light, she now disappears in a swirl of dust and pebbles, indicative of her element.
Outfits Gallery
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Characters | Imaw | Banak | Nakba | Awoo | Mermaids | |||
Vish'ka | Wahid | ||||
Arde | Emre | Ether | Keros | Haliya | Cassiopea | ||||
Amarro | Cassiopea | LilaSari | Ursula | Demetria | Esmeralda | Adhara | Mine-a | Amihan | Pirena | Amihan | Alena | Danaya | Lira | Mira | Kahlil | Aquil | Muros | Hitano | Gurna | Ades | Gamil | Mayca | Kaizan | Deshna | Cassandra | Halisha | ||||
Avria | Evades | Andora | Odessa | Juvila | Ether | ||||
Arvak | Hagorn | Pirena | Mira | Agane | Gurna | Rexar | Deshna | Bartimus | ||||
Amanda | Anthony | Berto | Choleng | Dado | Dina | Jigs | Mario | Paopao | Carlos | ||||
Apitong | Pako | Wantuk | ||||
Lakan | Pagaspas | Maya | Dakila | Mulawin vs. Ravena characters | ||||
Helgad | Gilas | Quiina | Serra | ||||
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Ariana | Azulan | Manik | ||||
Armeo | Asnara | Raquim | Asval | Ybarro | Amihan | Lira | Kahlil | Enuo | Alena | Danaya | Alira Naswen | Dagtum | Hamir | LilaSari | Deshna | Cassandra | ||||
Burak | Vardos | ||||
Cassiopea | Ursula | Demetria | Esmeralda | Mine-a | Amihan | Amihan | Kahlil | Ades | Gamil | Kaizan | Halisha | Emre | Hamir | Ariana | Manik | Alira Naswen | Raquim | Armeo | Asnara | Dagtum | Muyak | Deshna | Evades | Kaizan | Wahid | Gilas | Helgad | Memfes | Pako | ||||
Arvak | Hagorn | Agane | Gurna | Rexar | Avria | Andora | Odessa | Juvila | Asval | Arde | Adhara | ||||
Balbal | Minor Characters in the 2016 series | Taong Ligaw | ||||
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Characters | Aegen | Imaw | Imok | Banak | Nakba | Dilawan | Awoo | Paklong | Mermaids | |||
Esmeralda | Ornia | Mine-a | Cassiopea | Pirena | Amihan | Alena | Danaya | Lira | Mira | Kahlil | Cassandra | Armea | Aquil | Muros | Gurna | Muyak | MemenAmarro | List of minor Diwatas in Encantadia | ||||
Avria | Andora | Juvila | Odessa | Cilatus | Barkus | As'nan | Ora | Arkrey | Animus | Viktu | Evades | Cassiopea | Arman | ||||
Bartimus | Arvak | Hagorn | Agane | Pirena | Mira Gurna | Hitano | List of minor Hathors in Encantadia | ||||
Nahq | Meno | Asval | Raquim | Armeo | Mayne | Ybrahim | Lira | Kahlil | Cassandra | Armea | Arman | Apitong | Apek | Wantuk | List of minor Sapiryans in Encantadia | ||||
Emre | Aure | Armeo | Mayne | Raquim | Mine-a | Kahlil | Mira | Aquil | Lira | Cassiopea | Ybarro | Alena | Odessa | ||||
Etheria | Sapiro | Hathoria | Adamya | Lireo | ||||
Hera Andal | Hera Sensa | Hera Volo | Hera Aega | ||||
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