The Witch, known to some as Morwenna Blackthorn, is an enigmatic figure whose presence in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous Witch Trials of the late 17th century marked the beginning of her long and twisted journey. With an age that defies time, Morwenna appears to be in her early thirties, yet her eyes hold the weight of centuries. Her hair, a cascade of raven black, often falls wildly around her face, framing features that are both striking and unsettling. Her attire is a blend of eras, favoring dark, flowing gowns that hint at her timeless nature, adorned with symbols and charms that speak of her arcane powers.
Morwenna's eccentricity is as much a part of her as her magic. She speaks with a peculiar accent, a mix of old English and something unplaceable, giving her words an otherworldly quality. Her laughter, often heard at the most inappropriate moments, echoes like the cawing of crows. Her intelligence is her greatest weapon; a genius in the dark arts, she has outsmarted countless Hunters over the centuries, weaving spells and curses with a finesse that is both art and science.
In 1976, Morwenna's path crossed with Dusty Gentry, a young Hunter who briefly captured her heart. Their fling was passionate but short-lived, ending when Dusty found love with a young woman named Promise. The birth of their daughters, Desiree and Shiloh, sparked a jealousy in Morwenna that led her to curse the family out of spite. Her actions were driven by a desire for control and revenge, unable to accept the fleeting nature of human affection.
The curse she placed upon Promise and her daughters was a testament to her genius and malevolence, intricately designed to unravel their lives slowly, a spectacle she could watch with twisted satisfaction. Yet, this act of vengeance was also her undoing, as it bound her to the family's fate, a tether she could not easily sever. Her life is a series of conflicts, battling Hunters who seek to end her, and her own insatiable need for power and control, which always seems just out of reach.
Morwenna's story is one of eternal struggle, her genius and magic keeping her one step ahead, yet never truly free. Her end, should it ever come, would be as dramatic and chaotic as her life, a fitting conclusion to a tale of power, jealousy, and the dark allure of immortality.