The Dark Secrets Unveiled: Unlocking the Enigma of Blood Witches in Fate: The Winx Saga

Summary

Blood Witches are not considered "magical beings" like Fairies, as they gain their powers through unnatural means, specifically human sacrifice and blood manipulation.

Blood Witches possess the power to manipulate blood, granting them complete dominion over a person's body and the capacity to inflict both healing and harm.

For centuries, Blood Witches and Fairies have been embroiled in a bitter feud, characterized by deep-seated animosity and mistrust. While Blood Witches have the ability to absorb the magic of Fairies and share certain physical characteristics, their main objective is to resurrect those they have lost.

In most high fantasy stories, a group of mythical villains takes center stage. In Fate: The Winx Saga, these antagonists are the Blood Witches. This teen drama live-action reboot, created by Brian Young, is based on the animated series Winx Club and boasts a talented cast including Abigail Cowen, Hannah van der Westhuysen, and Precious Mustapha. Fate: The Winx Saga enjoyed a two-season run before being cancelled by Netflix in 2022.

The story of Fate: The Winx Saga revolves around Bloom, a fire-powered fairy who enrolls at Alfea College. Bloom joins forces with her friends Stella, Aisha, Terra, and Musa as they embark on a thrilling and perilous journey through the fantastical realm. Throughout their adventures, Bloom discovers more about her own mysterious past. Along the way, they must also face a variety of dangerous creatures and enemies who seek to harm the fairy race, with the Blood Witches being of particular intrigue due to their rich history and captivating lore.

Blood Witches Are Not Technically Magical Beings

One of the main distinctions between Fate: The Winx Saga and its animated counterpart, Winx Club, lies in the classification of beings as "magical." While both series feature magical creatures, such as witches and fairies, their categorization differs. In the original Winx Club, witches were considered magical beings due to their innate ability to perform magic, much like fairies. However, in Fate: The Winx Saga, only fairies are classified as "magical beings" because of their natural aptitude for magic. Conversely, witches are humans who acquire magical powers through unnatural means, and thus, they do not fall into the category of "magical beings".

Blood Witches Can Manipulate People By Controlling Their Blood

Blood Witches possess a unique and powerful magical gift - the ability to manipulate the blood of individuals, regardless of their location. This extraordinary power grants them complete control over a person's body, much like a puppeteer controls the movements of a puppet. With access to the entire circulatory system, Blood Witches can manipulate organs such as muscles, stomachs, bones, and even the brain, allowing them to immobilize or even cause the demise of their target. Moreover, this mastery over blood can be employed for healing purposes, such as reviving an unconscious individual by reestablishing the rhythm of their heart.

Blood Witches Get Their Powers From Human Sacrifice And Death

Blood Witches Rely On Stolen Fairy Magic

Unlike Fairies, who are inherently gifted with magical powers from birth, Blood Witches, on the other hand, start off as ordinary humans devoid of such abilities. As per the former Headmistress of Alfea, Rosalind Hale (Lesley Sharp), Blood Witches acquire their magical capabilities through an unnatural process involving human sacrifice and the offering of their own blood. Consequently, their primary magical skill is blood-bending, which is directly linked to their acquisition of powers through blood rituals. This stands in stark contrast to all forms of Fate: The Winx Saga Fairies, whose magic is inherent and tied to specific elements such as fire, water, or earth.

Despite the Blood Witches' terrifying and formidable power to manipulate people through blood, this ability proves to be useless against Fairies due to the conflict between the two species. However, the Blood Witches possess the capability to steal and harness the magic of Fairies, often employing this tactic against them. Notably, unlike Fairies, the veins of Blood Witches emit a glowing light when they wield the stolen magic.

Blood Witches and Fairies Have Been At War For Over A Millennium

According to the lore of Fate: The Winx Saga, the long-standing conflict between Blood Witches and Fairies spans over a millennium. Their deep-rooted animosity and distrust have fueled a relentless desire to obliterate one another. Notable figures such as the father of Blood Witch Sebastian Valtor, driven by an insatiable thirst for power, sought to annihilate the Fairies completely. Similarly, Fairy Rosalind Hale seized any opportunity presented to eradicate all the Blood Witches from existence.

Blood Witches Have Similar Physiology To Humans And Fairies

In spite of the intense hostility between Blood Witches and Fairies, they actually possess several similar physical characteristics. For instance, due to their comparable physiology, individuals like Sebastian Valtor (Eanna Hardwicke) and Grey Owens (Brandon Grace) were able to conceal their Blood Witch identities from Bloom and the other Fairy characters. Additionally, both Fairies and Blood Witches exhibit the shared trait of their eyes glowing whenever they perform magic. However, Blood Witches' eyes take on a reddish-orange hue, while Fairies' eyes adopt the color of their respective element, such as blue for water.

The Blood Witches' Home of Aster Dell Housed The Dragon Flame

The Fairies Almost Kill All The Blood Witches

Sebastian Valtor's father believed that in order to completely annihilate the Fairies, he needed to obtain the Dragon Flame, an ancient and immensely powerful form of magic capable of effortlessly obliterating entire armies. After extensive research, he discovered that a newborn Fairy had inherited the Dragon Flame from her mother. Subsequently, Sebastian's father abducted the infant and confined her within the Blood Witch village of Aster Dell for a millennium. Unfortunately, Rosalind Hale became aware of the existence of the Dragon Flame-bearer and daringly snatched the baby away from the clutches of the Blood Witches, secreting her existence on Earth. This infant would ultimately grow up to become Bloom.

After seizing Bloom from the village of Aster Dell in Fate: The Winx Saga, Rosalind detected a golden opportunity to eradicate the Blood Witches once and for all. Aided by Farah Dowling (Eve Best) and Ben Harvey (Alex Macqueen), she employed an immensely powerful lightning storm spell, which not only obliterated Aster Dell but also claimed the lives of its entire population. Farah and Ben collaborated with Rosalind under the condition that she would evacuate the village before unleashing destruction. Consequently, upon realizing Rosalind's betrayal, they were instantly overwhelmed with guilt, irrespective of the fact that the Blood Witches were their sworn adversaries.

Sebastian Valtor and Grey Owens Survived The Attack on Aster Dell

Sebastian Valter Is Different From His Father

Despite the devastating destruction that Rosalind inflicted upon Aster Dell, not all Blood Witches perished in the turmoil. Several surviving relatives, who had been residing elsewhere, managed to escape unscathed. Among the few who escaped were Sebastian Valtor and Grey Owens. Their shared purpose was to acquire extensive knowledge of magic at Alfea College, with the ultimate aim of resurrecting their fallen fellow Blood Witches, victims of Rosalind's sinister incantation. To achieve this daunting task, Sebastian endeavors to master the art of opening a portal to the Realm of Darkness, so he can summon Shadow—a mystical being capable of restoring life to the deceased.

At first glance, Sebastian and his father may appear indistinguishable, as both share a common desire for a potent magical force capable of empowering them and their people with unparalleled might. Yet, their motives for obtaining such power diverge significantly. For instance, Sebastian's father is driven by a ravenous hunger for dominance, aiming to pilfer the Dragon Flame for personal gain and forever eradicate the Fairies. Conversely, Sebastian seeks to acquire magical prowess to penetrate the Realm of Darkness and summon Shadow, with the intention of rectifying past injustices and resurrecting his cherished family members and loved ones.