This page contains information about the brilyantes from Encantadia 2005, 2016 and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
The Brilyantes (English: gems) are four (in 2016, five) gems embodying an element. They are the result of the division of the Brilyante ng mga Elemento (2005)/Inang Brilyante (2016 and 2025). Although they were divided, once they are commanded to unite, they will become the Brilyante ng mga Elemento/Inang Brilyante once again. Likewise, they could be separated again through command and the need to use a weapon is no longer needed.
Importance in Encantadia
Cassiopea reading a scripture about the gems.
In Encantadia 2005 (Episode 65) Cassiopea read a scripture that states: the power of the gems weaken the moment they became separated from their keeper and calamities, famine, tragedies and war will occur.
The gems are the preserver of balance in Encantadia and calamities will occur once it is gone from Encantadia, got separated from its keeper, remained with the keeper until death or its Gabay Diwa/Kambal Diwa died.
Encantadia (2005)
The keeper died without passing the gem to another
Pirena ordered that the gem remain with her even in death. She was then killed by Asval, which made light and warmth vanish from Encantadia.
The gem is gone from Encantadia for too long/Keeper lost possession of the gem
The plants withered and Pashneas, like Awoo, weakened when Danaya lost possession of the gem in the mortal world. The death of the Gabay Diwa
Ether threatened the Sang'gres that if they kill Sari-a, the Brilyante ng Lupa will lose its powers. Amihan said they didn't care because Sari-a is among Ether's forces. Danaya pleaded with her sisters not to harm Sari-a.
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025)
The effect of the deaths of the respective Kambal Diwa of the gems.
The Kambal Diwa of the gem died.
Zaur killed Agua, Avilan, and Sari-a. The gems lost their powers and became tangible. Natural disasters then occurred. Encantadia was engulfed in darkness and ash started falling. The Brilyante ng Apoy also became tangible when Alipato sacrificed his life. To put an end to this, the Sang'gres went to Devas to give life to the gems once more. The Sang'gres succeeded and returned to Encantadia. Each of them commanded the gem to restore balance in Encantadia.
Forms
The Brilyante ng Diwa shifts from tangible to intangible form.
The gems have two forms: tangible and intangible. The gems are usually seen in their intangible form, wherein they are floating and move on their own. Their tangible form occurs when the gems turn into gemstones, and they can be held physically.
Encantadia (2005)
In many instances, the gems appeared in tangible forms. The first keepers of the gems held the gems in tangible form. Imaw kept the Brilyante ng Tubig in his bag, Armeo wore the Brilyante ng Lupa as a necklace and Arvak placed the Brilyante ng Apoy on a net. The gems reverted to their intangible form when Mine-a kept them in Lireo's treasure room. After Pirena took the fire gem, it became tangible in form again. When Mine-a entrusted the gems to her daughters, they were placed in a pillow and each handed by Mine-a to her daughters. When Alena gave up the gem to Emre (who was actually Pirena in disguise) and when Pirena returned the fire gem as an act of repentance. From then until the ending of Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas, the gems were never seen to be tangible again.
Encantadia (2016)
Only the Brilyante ng Diwa was seen to be in tangible form. When Paopao picked up the gem, it was tangible, but it quickly shifted to its intangible form.
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025)
The gems in their tangible form.
The Brilyante ng Tubig, Brilyante ng Hangin, and Brilyante ng Lupa became tangible when Zaur killed the respective Kambal Diwa of the gems.
Gabay Diwa/Kambal Diwa
The Gabay Diwa (2005)/Kambal Diwa (2016 and 2025) is the spirit residing in the gem. Once the spirit dies, the gem will lose its power. In 2025 it was revealed that prior ro being divided, the Inang Brilyante had Kambal Diwas. They rebelled against Emre, resulting in their replacement. They are known as the Ancient Kambal Diwas.
Appearance
The gems had symbols in 2005, but they vanished when the CGI was improved. Diamond-shaped Ruby, circle-shaped Sapphire, oval-shaped emerald, and rectangle-shaped Topaz.) Each of the gems contained separately the powers of the four elements: fire, air, water, and earth.
In 2016, the gems have a magic circle appear underneath when summoned. The design honored the original by incorporating the symbols into the gems. The gems have their new look and shape inspired by things related to their element. In the 2025 series, four gems became smaller and the magic circle that appears underneath disappeared. Mitena also revealed that the brighter an elemental gem shines, the stronger it is.
- Brilyante ng Apoy: Flame-inspired Ruby.
- Brilyante ng Hangin: Tornado-inspired Sapphire.
- Brilyante ng Tubig: Ripple-inspired Emerald
- Brilyante ng Lupa: Seed-inspired Topaz
- The Brilyante ng Diwa is smaller in size, looking more like a shard than a gem. It's colored white because it resembles the Inang Brilyante which is also white in color (but with shades of blue, green, and violet) and contains all the elements. Later disappeared because the four elemental gems absorbed Soul Gem since all the gems were not joined together.
- The Byoletang Brilyante: Cube-shaped Amethyst. (Hoax gem)
Ownership
The keeper of the gem is granted unlimited access to its power and becomes the master of its Gabay Diwa (2005)/Kambal Diwa (2016 and 2025).
The ownership of the gem is generally obtained by passing it unto the next keeper. Either intentionally or by the use of threats to make the current keeper surrender it.
The gem can also be snatched away by someone while it is summoned by the keeper.
There are also other ways the gem's ownership is obtained:
Encantadia (2005)
- Pirena died with the gem. Hagorn had to ask Bathalang Arde for help. Hagorn wounded Pirena's palm and battled with Alipato. When he succeeded, he obtained the gem.
- Avria switched bodies with Danaya. When they returned to their original bodies, Avria now possessed the gem.
Encantadia (2016)
- The gems could be asked to return to their former keeper. Ariana did this saying she has once held them in her previous life, and the two gems obliged, returning to her possession from Hagorn.
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025)
- Mitena obtained the gems through the Esperanto's power to forcibly extract the gems from its keeper. However, when the Ancient Kambal Diwas returned, the gems were able to defy Mitena being more stronger and more loyal to the new keepers.
History
2005-2006 series
The powers of the four elements were originally contained in a white diamond-shaped gem called the Gem of the Elements. During her reign, Cassiopea cleaved the once single gem and became four gems in different colors and shapes.
The history of the four elemental gems dates back to the First Great War with the fall of the Etherian Empire when it was still a single gem. It extends all the way to the present timeline.
Rebel Alliance and the First Great War
The four brilyantes were initially created as a single gem that the Bathalang Emre bequeathed to the leaders of the rebel alliance against Etheria and of the Council of Encantadia (Bartimus of Hathoria, Meno of Sapiro, Cassiopea of Lireo, and Aegen of Adamya) to aid them in their struggle against the Etherian Empire. During that time, the jewel was entrusted to the most stable nation at the time, Sapiro.
Fearful that the gem's power will corrupt Sapiro, Cassiopea, the first queen of Lireo, kept the gem on a table in Lireo. Sometime during her reign, Cassiopea broke the gem into four fragments that embody the four elements it contains: Fire, Air, Water and Earth, in order to save the Mulawins from the wrath of the Hathors. Because of this act, the four kingdoms of Encantadia lost their alliance and Cassiopea was cursed by the Bathalang Emre and was banished from Lireo (which later led the Diwatas to struggle over who their next ruler would be). The four gem fragments were bestowed upon the four kingdoms. Sapiro was given the Brilyante ng Lupa, Hathoria was given the Brilyante ng Apoy, Lireo was given the Brilyante ng Hangin, and Adamya was given the Brilyante ng Tubig.
Encantadia Book 1 and the Second Great War
King Arvak of Hathoria, resentful of Cassiopea's decision and deeply concerned by Hathoria's lack of apparent natural resources, launched a campaign of conquest throughout Encantadia, aided by his son and heir, Hagorn.
They successfully conquered Adamya and acquired the Brilyante ng Tubig but were stopped cold when the Sapiryans came to Adamya's rescue. Though successful in slaying King Armeo and acquiring the Brilyante ng Lupa, King Arvak died at the hands of Prince Raquim, and he took all three gems.
To ensure their protection, Sapiro's Prince Raquim traveled to Lireo and gave the three gems to the queen of the Diwatas, Mine-a's custody and guardianship of all four elemental jewels, assured that the powerful Lirean throne would never let the brilyantes fall into Hathorian hands.
The brilyantes remained safe in Lireo for years until Sang'gre Pirena, through the influence of Gurna, stole the Brilyante ng Apoy to aid her in defeating Ynang Reyna during the challenge for the throne. Failing in her attempt and bitter about Mine-a's imagined favoritism, Pirena fled to Hathoria, carrying with her the Brilyante ng Apoy as a bargaining chip with its now king, Hagorn.
To protect the three remaining gems, Mine-a entrusted them to her three remaining children: Amihan, who was given the Brilyante ng Hangin: Alena, who was given the Brilyante ng Tubig; and Danaya, who was given the Brilyante ng Lupa.
Etheria (Book 2)
The gems existed in the form of the Brilyante ng mga Elemento, which was created by Emre to aid the four kingdoms against Etheria. The gem contains all four elements of fire, air, water, and earth.
Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (Book 3)
The Brilyante ng Lupa fell into the hands of the enemy because of Avria's sorcery.
2016 and 2025
Emre created the Brilyante ng mga Elemento/Inang Brilyante, which contains the powers of the five elements—Fire, Air, Water, Earth, and the Fifth Element, Quintessence—to help the four territories destroy Etheria. After serving its purpose in Etheria's destruction, it became the reservoir of balance. When Cassiopea was still the queen of Lireo, she became the gem's keeper. She put the gem on a table and lived on her own island after her reign came to an end. Because of the massive power it contains, Adhara took interest in it and tried to claim it. Fortunately, Cassiopea destroyed Adhara's Battalion by using the gem. In order to keep it safe, Cassiopea then used the Kabilan to cleave it into four (later revealed to be five) gems.
Commanding
Their keeper only has to give a command that doesn't defy their limitations and it will be granted. It isn't necessary to mention the name of the gem when summoning it or giving a command to the gem. Paopao calls the soul gem Kaibigan and Pirena often calls the gem she has Brilyante alone.
Enhanced strength—Danaya mentioned that the gems work more effectively and are more powerful if they personally pick their owner.
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Teleportation given by the Brilyantes in their respective elements
Abilities Granted
The gems provide a lot of abilities to their keeper, each being unique and element-based. When a Sang'gre teleports, they disappear in a flurry of white light, but when Sang'gre Pirena, Amihan, Alena, and Danaya acquire the elemental gems, they no longer disappear in a flurry of white light; it has been changed related to their element. In the 2025 series, the Sang'gres' Ivictus look has changed from what was a concept in 2005 series. If they don't have a gem, they no longer appear white. Instead, they show their own heritage and background. For example, Mira, Pirena's daughter, who doesn’t hold the Fire Gem, now looks like red flames that match to her mother.
- Pirena disappears in a dark red flurry of cloud with swirling fire-spark-like particles.
- Amihan disappears with a cloud-like flurry with blue particles representing a breeze.
- Alena disappears with a green, water-like flurry with water particles representing water sprouts.
- and Danaya disappears with a flurry of dust and soil with pebble-like yellow particles.
Exclusive armor
The fire gem is currently with Hagorn but Pirena retained her armor in Episode 73.
The gem grants the keeper exclusive armor for battles but once they lose possession of the gem, the armor also disappears. However, it's a mystery how Pirena retained her armor from the fire gem when she gave the gem to Hagorn and is only keeping the water gem.
Effects on the surroundings
In the 2016 series, only Hagorn mentioned one time that wherever a keeper is around the area, there is a certain effect on the surroundings of the area. The effects of the other brilyantes are still yet to be revealed.
Obedience
The gems have a life force of their own; they can protect themselves from those who will try to steal them. They can also disobey their keeper when they give a command that will cause harm to themselves. In 2016, a shard of a gem can also morph to look like the gem. The gem cannot obey someone if it is missing even just a tiny piece of itself as shown with what Pirena did to Hagorn to save Mira and Lira. The gem can also create a replica of itself with powers.
The rules of Devas govern the obedience of the Brilyantes as they cannot obey a command that contradicts the rules of Devas as shown when the Brilyante ng Lupa didn't heal Mira because she tried to take away her own life. The gems also acknowledge their former keepers. When Cassiopea became Avria's vessel, the Brilyante ng Hangin did not activate its self defense even if there's an evil force that possessed Cassiopea's body.
Fusion
- Main Article: Fusion
The gems can unite or converge with another gem along with it's keeper resulting into a much more powerful effect. In the 2016 series, sometimes the keeper/s of the gems himself/herself/themselves do not know what will be the outcome of the fusion such as Danaya and LilaSari, Hagorn when he used fused the Ikalimang Brilyante and the Brilyante ng Apoy. Pirena also fused the Brilyante ng Tubig and the Brilyante ng Apoy to create a stronger attack against Danaya, Amihan and Danaya also fused their Gems many times in the series.
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Limitations
The gems give their keepers various abilities oriented to the element the gem possesses and symbolizes. However, there are limitations to these powers.
- None of the gems can create a portal to Encantadia from the Mortal World and vice versa. But Danaya once tried to command the Brilyante ng Lupa create a path so she can go back to Encantadia however, it caused destruction in the Mortal World instead by creating an earthquake.
- The gems cannot be summoned in any way when bound, chained, or tied up.
Amihan tries to summon the Brilyante ng Hangin but fails to do so because she's binded by chains.
Weaknesses
- The gems' powers don't affect Hagorn, as he is protected by Ether's blessing but not at close range.
- The gems' powers don't affect an Ivtre or a Hadezar.
Judgment
The gem(s) is/are able to confer judgment to any denizen in Encantadia. Given the command by its/their current keeper it/they will examine that Encantado/Encantada/group and determine if he/she/they are telling the truth or not. If permitted by its/their keeper(s) it/they will be the one to execute punishment such as instant death.
Keepers throughout the years
Though the keepers of the brilyantes have changed hands several times over its history, the most important of its keepers were the four daughters of Ynang Reyna Minea:
- Pirena - Brilyante ng Apoy
- Amihan - Brilyante ng Hangin
- Alena - Brilyante ng Tubig
- Danaya - Brilyante ng Lupa
In the 2016 series, a fifth keeper is introduced:
- Pirena - Brilyante ng Apoy
- Amihan - Brilyante ng Hangin
- Alena - Brilyante ng Tubig
- Danaya - Brilyante ng Lupa
- Pao Pao - Ikalimang Brilyante
Encantadia 2016 and Sang'gre Chronicles
In 2016, the brilyantes were passed on; here are the holders of each gem in order:
- Brilyante ng Apoy - Cassiopea, Arvak, Raquim, Mine-a, Pirena, Hagorn, Pirena, Hagorn, Pirena
- Brilyante ng Hangin - Cassiopea, Mine-a, Amihan, Danaya, Ybarro, Avria, Hagorn, Ariana, Ybarro, Cassandra, Mitena, Deia
- Brilyante ng Tubig - Cassiopea, Imaw, Arvak, Raquim, Mine-a, Alena, Pirena, Hagorn, Lila Sari, Amihan, Alena, Pirena, Alena, Mitena
- Brilyante ng Lupa - Cassiopea, Armeo, Raquim, Mine-a, Danaya, Avria, Danaya, Avria, Danaya, Mitena
- Ikalimang Brilyante - Paopao, Ybarro, Danaya, Paopao, Hagorn, Danaya, Avria, Ether, Danaya, Avria, Hagorn, Ariana, Ybarro (last-known keeper in 2016)
During the New Threat Arc of 2016, Hara Duri-e Cassiopea, with the Symbols of the Gems, went on a quest to find the rightful saviors and keepers of the gems. None of these keepers truly succeeded, because the Mashna's of Etheria attacked them after their training on Cassiopeia's Island, putting them in danger.
- Brilyante ng Apoy - Deshna
- Deshna becomes the new guardian of the Fire Gem due to her heritage from her father, Hagorn, her courageous and determined nature, and her strong wish to avenge Helgad against Lila Sari, who she eventually discovers is her biological mother. She is also skilled in combat using a bo staff.
- Brilyante ng Hangin - Ariana, Muyak
- Ariana was chosen as the gem’s keeper because she is the reincarnation of Hara Duri-e Amihan, who used to take care of the Air Gem. Ariana is known for being kind and caring. Before Ariana died, she was the only one who briefly held the Air Gem. After her death, Amihan went back to her original form as an Ivtre because of a sacrifice made during the Hathorian-Etherian war.
- Muyak, also associated with the Air Gem,is represented by a white wisp.
- Brilyante ng Tubig - Mira
- Mira is chosen of Brilyante ng Tubig for her knowledge, wisdom, and clarity of heart despite having Hathorian blood.
- Brilyante ng Lupa - Lira
- Lira is selected as the Earth gem keeper due to her dominant Sapiryan blood from both parents. She displays bravery and a hot-headed demeanor similar to her ashti, Danaya.
- Brilyante ng Diwa - Paopao
- Like Ariana, who is the reborn Amihan, another character is picked twice by a gem to be the next Soul Gem keeper, even though they grew up in the human world.
The Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, which serves as the sequel to Encantadia (2016), continues the story and themes from that previous series. In this new show, the focus is on the new generation of Sang'gres, specifically Terra, who is destined to save Encantadia from Mitena.
- Brilyante ng Apoy- Flamarra
- Brilyante ng Hangin- Deia
- Brilyante ng Tubig- Adamus
- Brilyante ng Lupa- Terra
Trivia:
- In Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, the gems are the only things that can enable or nullify, even if those powers are hereditary traits. This was shown when Mitena took away the Ivictus, the power to teleport long distances, from Flamarra and Adamus so they couldn't escape her anger before she tried to destroy Encantadia.
Main Errors
- In the 2025 series, the gems have shrunk to their original size, but after a few episodes, they are now larger. Sir Noel wants to clarify that the gems are actually enormous and are considered the most sentient objects. Although the gems look small in the trailer, there are both active and passive reasons for changing their size. There needs to be a clear explanation based on Encantadia’s magical lore. Sir Noel Layon Flores doesn’t want the series to copy or be exactly like the "Infinity Stones" of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) because people might compare the gems in Encantadia to those in the MCU. The way the gems look in the CGI was also talked about. In the succeeding episodes, it is now much bigger than in the first.
Videos
Encantadia- Ang apat na brilyante
A teaser about the gems.
EXCLUSIVE- Ang Brilyante ng Kalikasan
This videos describe the four gems briefly and the keepers (Danaya, Alena, Amihan and Pirena) of the Brilyantes.
| Mga Brilyante |
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| Brilyante ng Apoy | Brilyante ng Hangin | Brilyante ng Tubig | Brilyante ng Lupa | Ikalimang Brilyante
Inang Brilyante | Brilyante ng Pag-Asa |