Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr (Earth-616)

Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr
Name	Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr
Aliases	Ari, Goddess-Child
Affiliation and Relationships
Group Affiliation	Donal MacLlanllwyr, Rhiannon, Marada the She-Wolf
Relatives	Grandparents: Rhiannon (grandmother) Parents: Donal MacLlanllwyr (father, deceased) unnamed mother (deceased)
Marital Status	Single
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Female
Hair	Black
Unusual Features	Taught magic by Donal MacLlanllwyr and Rhiannon
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Half-Tuatha de Danaan, Half-human.
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Ashandriar
Personal Information
Identity	No Dual
Citizenship	Ashandriar
Occupation	Warrior, sorceress, healer
Base of Operations	Ashandriar, England, Britain
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Chris Claremont, John Bolton
First	Epic Illustrated #10 (December, 1981)
First	Epic Illustrated #10 (December, 1981)

Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr was the granddaughter of Rhiannon, the Tuatha goddess of the arcane arts, born in Ashandriar, a mystical stronghold on the coast of ancient England. Raised under her grandmother's guidance, she developed a deep connection to the mystical arts. Her life changed when she befriended Marada, a warrior recovering from trauma, and together they faced perilous journeys, demonic threats, and battles across distant lands.

History

Origins

Goddess-Child

Arianrhod was born in the 1st century AD in Ashandriar, a remote stronghold on the coast of ancient England, renowned as a place of learning, mystery, and power. Her father, Donal MacLlanllwyr, was a mortal man, while her grandmother, Rhiannon, was a Tuatha goddess who ruled Ashandriar. Arianrhod's mother died during childbirth, leaving her to be raised primarily by her father and grandmother. Ashandriar, older than even Stonehenge, was steeped in legend, with its rulers often believed to be immortal faery gods and goddesses. Arianrhod grew up in this mystical environment, surrounded by the arcane arts and trained in magic by Rhiannon.

The She-Wolf's Companion

Bonding with Marada, the She-Wolf

Arianrhod's life took a dramatic turn when her father brought Marada, a broken and submissive warrior, to Ashandriar. Marada had been savagely violated and mystically bound by the demon Y'Garon, and her spirit was shattered. Rhiannon tasked Arianrhod with comforting Marada, and over the course of a night, the two formed a bond. Arianrhod's innocence and kindness began to heal Marada's wounded soul, and over the following months, they became inseparable companions. Arianrhod introduced Marada to the wonders of childhood, a joy Marada had never known. However, Marada's trauma remained a shadow over their friendship.

Abduction

Teleportation spell

Tragedy struck when the N'Garai, a demonic servant of Y'Garon, attacked Ashandriar. Arianrhod attempted to defend her father and Marada, using her nascent mystical abilities to briefly stun the demon. However, the N'Garai mortally wounded Donal and abducted Arianrhod, intending to use her as leverage to force Marada into submission. Rhiannon tried to save Donal but failed, leaving Marada to embark on a perilous journey to rescue Arianrhod from Y'Garon's realm.

In Y'Garon's domain, Marada confronted the demon and his servant, Simyon Karashnur, who held Arianrhod captive. Arianrhod, though frightened, warned Marada to flee, realizing that she was the true target. Marada, however, overcame her fears and defeated both Y'Garon and Simyon, freeing Arianrhod. The two fled as Y'Garon's legions closed in, with Arianrhod casting a spell to return them to Earth. However, the spell transported them to an unfamiliar land, forcing them to embark on a long and arduous journey on foot.

Royal Hunt

Casting an illusion

Their travels took them across thousands of miles, culminating in East Africa, where they were caught in the midst of a rebellion in the black empire of Meroë. After a brutal battle, Marada and Arianrhod were captured by Ashake, the Candace of Meroë. Ashake offered them a grim choice: participate in a deadly hunt or face enslavement. Arianrhod, though terrified, relied on her growing magical abilities to aid Marada during the hunt. When traitorous soldiers attempted to assassinate Ashake, Arianrhod used an illusion to distract them, allowing Marada and Ashake to turn the tide. Grateful for their help, Ashake declared them honored friends and provided them with horses and directions to continue their journey.

Returning Home

Voyage home

After leaving Meroë, Arianrhod and Marada secured passage on the merchant vessel Raven from Alexandria to Brindisium. During the voyage, Arianrhod struggled with the grief of losing her father and attempted to use magic to return them home. Her spell inadvertently summoned a Gyatrias, a tentacled demon from the void between worlds, which abducted Marada. Arianrhod was devastated, but Marada was returned moments later through the intervention of Jaffar ibn Haroun Al-Rashid, a powerful mage. Arianrhod vowed not to attempt such magic again, though her determination to reunite with her home and family remained undiminished.

Attributes

Powers

Healing and Regeneration: It is her gift that is allegedly derived from the harmony of Ari's people with the Earth's essential life-force. She can heal herself and others, both recent and old wounds.

She was also taught a few spells, and could display other abilities (though she considered herself a novice), including:

• Teleportation: She hadn't mastered this spell with great accuracy, transporting herself and Marada in southern Africa when targeting Ashandriar, Britain. The spell can transport between worlds, and with at least one other person.
• Illusions: Ari can cast illusions.
• Life Force Detection: Ari could sense the life force of others. That power seemingly worked on a psychic basis, possibly telepathic or empathic.
• Four Elements Manipulation: Ari have a limited influence over the four elements of nature, air, earth, fire and water.

Abilities

• Thrown Weapon Mastery: Ari has displayed some skill at throwing knives.
• Archery

Notes

Despite being called a "goddess-child" by Y'Garon, Ari doesn't think of herself as a goddess.

See Also

• 3 appearance(s) of Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr (Earth-616)
• 6 image(s) of Arianrhod MacLlanllwyr (Earth-616)