This article contains information about Emre in Encantadia 2005, Encantadia (2016), and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
Bathalang Emre is one of the main characters from the Philippine fantasy series Encantadia 2016, Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre and Encantadia 2005 produced by GMA Network.
His role as Bathala in 2005-2025[]
Since 2005, Emre has allowed hard times to happen, not to punish the Sang'gres many encantados think he doesn't care about his creations, but that's not true, in order teach and prepare them to protect Encantadia, which is part of God's plan. Emre lets people suffer because of free will, to help them grow spiritually, to bring them closer to God, to test their faith, and to get them ready to serve. He also promises that suffering will end one day. This shows that Emre cares about balance and growth in Encantadia, even if it seems harsh sometimes. In 2025', Emre is firm and willing to make sacrifices to keep balance in Encantadia. Knowing his own fate, he gave Cassiopea a new future when he disappeared under bad circumstances, and knows the outcome of rebelled ivtres.
2005[]
Kung tutulong siya sa bawa't suliranin at pagkakamali, paano natin matutuklasan ang ating lakas at kapangyarihan? Marahil 'yon ang dahilan kung bakit walang ginagawa si Bathala. Hindi siya ang sagot sa suliranin sa Encantadia at hindi rin tayo kundi ang mga nabubuhay pa." (If Emre will help in every conflict and mistakes, how will we discover our own strength and power? Perhaps that's the reason why Bathala isn't doing anything. He isn't the solution to the problem in Encantadia and not us either but those who are still living.) -Armeo to Lira (Encantadia Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas, Episode 20)
2016-2025[]
Hindi parusa kundi ang bunga, ito ang unang aral sa kabanalan. Kahit ang nag-iisa at pinakamakapangyarihan Diyos, at maging ang mga bathala dito sa lupa ay hindi rin kayang bawiin ang magiging bunga sa bawa't pasya ng mga nilalang. (It's not punishment but the fruit. It's the first lesson in holiness. Even if there's only one and most powerful God, and even the bathalas here on the land are not capable of reversing the consequences of every decision of all beings." -Emre to Amihan
In addition to that, Emre acknowledges there's a being higher than himself. Emre, like other bathalas/bathalumans (Haliya, who experienced heartbreak from being betrayed; Keros, who experienced insecurities because his power only destroys; and Ether and Arde, who felt envious of Emre), also experienced suffering and trials. He was ousted from Devas by Arde and Ether with the help of Keros. He was stripped of his Bathala status and powers and became an ordinary Encantado. Cassiopea also died before his eyes, which made him more determined than ever to liberate Devas and free the Ivtres.
Residing in Devas[]
After creating Encantadia and cursing Arde and Ether, Emre created Devas and resided there. He has also opened Devas to those good Encantados who died or Encantados that had repented before dying. Butterflies would take their body away and bring their soul to Devas. He has his room, which no one can enter.
In 2005, Emre was never seen in Devas. But Lira came across his room.
In 2016, Emre is very visible in Devas. He would often speak with Kahlil at the garden, explaining every happening in Encantadia.
In 2025, Emre would appear or answer when called in Devas. He was also present when the Sang'gres came to Devas and gave Deia the assurance she needed as the new keeper of the air gem. However, despite being the creator of Devas, Emre cannot see or hear everything that happens there. He doesn't know when spirits/ivtres leave Devas; hence, he assigned gatekeepers to guard the gates.
In 2005 Aquil was ordered by Mine-a to return to Encantadia. Emre came to know it late and became angry; hence, he no longer allowed others to leave Devas.
In 2025, there's a part of Devas where Emre cannot hear the conversations with Ivtres.
His rule in Devas[]
It has been consistent from 2005 to 2025 that Emre dislikes spirits/ivtres leaving Devas without his permission. This is because they have already passed away and shouldn't be interfering with the living unless he permitted them. He assigned gatekeepers to watch the gates of Devas.
There are consequences whenever a spirit/ivtre leaves Devas without his permission.
In 2005 a life of someone dear to that spirit will be taken away. This is foreseeable by fortune tellers. This was shown when Lira insisted on leaving Devas and Armeo helped her. As a consequence, Ybrahim died.
In 2025 the Gulmurok shall devour that/those disobedient ivtre/s that escaped. This happened when Pirena and Gaiea escaped from Devas.
Encantadia (2005)[]
Powers, Abilities and Limitations[]
- Cursing - Emre can curse anyone even his fellow bathala/bathaluman.
- Creation - Emre is one of the creators of Encantadia. He also created the Brilyante ng mga Elemento
- Revival - Emre can revive the dead. He revived Anthony after hearing Lira's plea.
The only limitation on Emre's power is he cannot watch over everything. This includes Cassiopea dividing the Brilyante ng mga Elemento into four gems. Emre descended from Devas just to curse Cassiopea. Also, Lira came to Devas without his knowledge. Aquil left Devas due to Mine-a's orders.
Personality[]
Emre is a strict bathala who upholds the rules. He cursed Ether and Arde for loving each other, forgetting the reason why they were exiled in the first place. Emre can be merciful. He revived Anthony after hearing Lira's plea. He is also forgiving, as he himself took Odessa to Devas.
Story[]
Emre, Arde, and Ether were originally angels who decided to remain neutral during the war between good and evil. The victors were not impressed with their neutrality, and they were expelled from Heaven. They settled in an unnamed land, which they claimed as their own, and they named it Encantadia.
Emre helped the rulers of the four kingdoms during their battle against Etheria. He gave them the Brilyante ng mga Elemento which they used to destroy Etheria. He no longer appeared to anyone after the generation of Cassiopea, Meno, Aegen and Bartimus. The last time he appeared to anyone was when Cassiopea cleaved the Brilyante ng mga Elemento and the last time he was seen in Encantadia was when he took Odessa's body. He would send a butterfly to indicate he has heard their prayer. In Book 3, he would relay to Galatea his messages like he got angry when Aquil returned to Encantadia without his knowledge.
Encantadia (2016)[]
Powers, Abilities and Limitations[]
Emre is very powerful since he is the one alongside the four other deities: Haliya, Keros, Arde and Ether, who created Encantadia and all who live in it.
- Teleportation / Ivictus/Invisibility: He is able to teleport himself or an object from one place to another even if that place is the World of Mortals. The way he appears when using his "teleportation" ability is like a golden light surrounded by celestial circles descending from the heavens.
- Energy Manipulation: Emre can create and fire powerful bolts or beam of pure energy to his enemies, for example he used this when he fought against Ether. The appearance of her energy is golden light smoke that so much powerful that even Ether can't withstand.
- Skilled Combatant: Like other gods, Emre is also capable and skilled when it comes to weapon and close hand-to-hand combat. It was shown a few times that he once bested the other bathalas in combat. In the legend, it is said that Emre was able to defeat Arde and Ether when they tried to kill him. Second and third one is when he faced Ether in several occasions.
- Tactical Intellect: He knows all of Bathala's weaknesses, like Ether's vulnerability to love affairs on Arde. He believes that weaknesses are his advantages and that knowing Arde's black magic is key to fighting these evil gods, not just relying on powers.
- Size manipulation: Emre can change his physical appearance into a giant and then can resume his original size at will.
- Soul Destruction: He has the power to destroy any soul or Ivtre because he is a divine being and more powerful.
- Holographic/Illusion Manipulation: Emre can reveal himself to anyone without having to be there physically. He can conjure a holographic image of himself to show his presence.
- Appearance transformation: Emre has the power to change his appearance to existent or nonexistent, whoever that person is, even if that person is a fellow bathala. To test Lira, he disguised himself as a woodsman who has travelled for a long time. He also disguised as Bathalumang Ether to test Lira's courage if she would cower in fear upon facing the Bathaluman.
- Creation: Emre has the power to create anything. He can also create something that grants power to the denizens of Encantadia; an example would be that he created the Inang Brilyante in order to preserve the balance in Encantadia and a powerful sword he created for Mira. He even gave Lira a drink to help her remember Lira's memories of her mother and father because the rules set by the gods state that they cannot revert curses placed by other gods.
Limitations of Emre's Powers[]
It was revealed in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre that Emre cannot see the location if there's a spell protecting it. It is also revealed that there's a part of Devas where Emre cannot hear the conversations of the ivtres. Once the investors leave without his permission, Emre cannot do anything to help them. Bathalas/Bathalumans are incapable of reverting curses caused by other Bathalas/Bathalumans hence Emre cannot reverse such curses. Emre with the Inang Brilyante cannot singlehandedly defeat Bathalang Gargan and his Itim na Brilyante.
Personality[]
Evades described Emre as a playful bathala. He sometimes disguises himself to test Encantados/Encantadas.
Emre chooses to intervene in a subtle manner because he believes that his followers should develop qualities like patience, faith, and hope, which will ultimately strengthen them. Imaw suggests that it is these values that attract a large number of worshippers to Emre, despite the fact that he no longer possesses his divine abilities. He loves and admires Cassiopea's bravery because she is willing to sacrifice her life to protect Encantadia from the evil gods.
However, in 2025, Emre has become passive and no longer intervenes, leaving it to the free will of every being in Encantadia to forge their destiny.
Story[]
Creation of Encantadia & Cursing Arde & Ether[]
Emre, Arde, Ether, Keros, and Haliya saw how savage and dependent humans are, so Emre, alongside his fellow Bathalas, created the realm of Encantadia. He was worshipped by many Encantados, which made Arde and Ether jealous. The two planned to kill Emre. However, Emre saw through their plan. Emre was furious, he cursed the two changing their appearances. He turned Arde into a dragon and Ether into a serpent. Then tasked Arde to be guardian of Balaak and Ether was left alone.
After Ether lurking Encantadia, some Encantados began to fear Bathaluman and started worshiping Ether and rebuilt the first civilization in Encantadia called Etheria. Avria, the leader of four tribes of Etheria one of the characters in the story, wants to conquer the four kingdoms. To support those who worship Emre, the god of Encantadia, he gives a powerful gift that imbues the five elemental natures: fire, air, soul, water, and earth, which leads to Etheria's destruction. However, this gift is entrusted only to Cassiopea, unlike in the 2005 series. Cassiopea plays an important role in the story. At some point, she splits the Mother Gem, which may have seemed like a good decision. However, Emre disapproves of her actions and curses her to be immortal. This curse can only be lifted if the shards of the gem are completed. In the later part of the story, after Ether's leaving on Encantadia, Cassiopea's curse is lifted to aid the Diwatas. However, Emre warns Cassiopea that this task will be challenging. He also advises Encantadia to be prepared for Bathaluman's return.
Emre has provided help to everyone whenever they needed. Such as battling Ether to lift the curse on Pirena and making Mira return to help Lira. He also allowed Amihan to return to Encantadia with Kahlil.
However, he was not able to help the Sang'gres when Avria planned the massacre on Cassiopea's island because he himself, needed help as he was ousted by Ether, Arde and Keros from Devas.
He and Cassiopea embarked on a journey to find Haliya. Haliya told them about her weapon the De-jar. It was found by Emre's friend at the desert. Emre was able to unearth it because of Haliya's blessing. Assisted by Alira Naswen and Gamil, Cassiopea and Emre went to Devas to liberate it. Keros had a change of heart and gave them the fruit from the tree of life to cure the illness inflicted by Ether.
Cassiopea sacrificed her life for Emre. This angered Emre and he used the De-jar to kill Arde and retrieve his powers. He restored Devas to its former state and freed the ivtres that were trapped. He cursed Ether to be a pashnea forever and congratulated Cassiopea on her rebirth as a bathaluman.
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre[]
Unlike before, Emre had left it to everyone's free will to choose and decide. Whatever decision is made, there will be consequences. He has helped the Sang'gres restore the gems' powers.
His inaction towards Mitena's tyranny was questioned by Amihan and the other ivtres. Emre initially explained that every being has their own free will, but still they attempted to escape. Emre threatened them that the Gulmurok would devour them should they attempt to leave again.
Emre had seen his death but no longer did anything to prevent it. He warns the ivtres, they will face the consequences of the evil he sought to restrain. He passes the position of chief of Devas to Cassiopea who readily accepts.
Trivia[]
- Emre is Direk Mark Reyes' character. Emre is taken from Mark Reyes. Some of the casts also call him Emre in real life.
- Zoren Legaspi, who portrays Emre in encantado form (now in bathala form with face shown), also portrayed the role of the Mulawin Bagwis, the father of Alwina in Encantadia (2005-2006).
- According to the legend, Emre was able to defeat the two bathalas, Arde and Ether, in a duel. He proved to be more powerful than them and cursed them for their betrayal. In Episode 146, there was another clash between Emre and the two bathalas. Initially, Ether wounded Emre, but then Emre healed and overpowered both Arde and Ether. Due to the combined powers of Ether, Arde, and Keros, Emre was expelled from Devas.
- Raymond Bagatsing is not the first actor that played the role of Emre in Encantadia (2005-2006 Series) Book 1. It was Miguel Faustmann (credited as Miguel Faustman) who first portrayed Emre in Book 1.
- Statues of Emre are situated in places like Lireo's Hall of Faiths and Cassiopea's island; the statues act as a medium for the diwatas to pray and talk to Emre for guidance.
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