History
Lilia was the descendant of the First Baron of Mordo, Nikolai, and his mistress, Miarka, who had a daughter named Lilia Murgo who she was named after.[1] Lilia often adopted the appearance of an aged crone when meeting with others to enhance her reputation as the gypsy queen. She also became part of a sorceress coven, which included Maria Russoff and Margali Szardos.[2] Knowing that the gypsies would never surrender the Book of Cagliostro willingly, Baron Karl Mordo romanced Lilia to gain her trust. Lilia cast a one-time usage spell that summoned the Serpent Crown from the wreckage of the Ancient's Antarctic base. She then joined her powers with Laura, Maria, and Margali to sense that the young Wanda Maximoff would someday be very powerful.[2]
Lilia's divinations with the Book of Cagliostro foretold that Wanda's powers would begin to manifest in two days. Marya Maximoff brought Wanda to Lilia, who took her to Castle Russoff. While Lilia was speaking with Mordo, Taboo and the zobop Damballah interrupted the meeting, intending to obtain the Serpent Crown. Gregory activated the Lunar Pendant, transformed into a Werewolf, and attacked Damballah's serpents. The struggle was interrupted by the demon Chthon, who communicated to them from his own realm and banished the Serpent Crown back to its resting place.[2]
Mordo stole the Book of Cagliostro and broke Lilia's heart in the process. From her affair with Baron Mordo, Lilia bore a daughter named Astrid, who would one day avenge her mother's treatment.[3] Doctor Strange met Lilia in Transylvania while seeking Mordo. Lilia placed Strange under a spell of enslavement and sought revenge against Mordo for using and betraying her. Together, they invaded Mordo's castle but were attacked by a Living Gargoyle. Lilia released Strange, who destroyed the gargoyle, but Lilia died soon afterward.[4]Attributes
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See Also
- 3 appearance(s) of Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)
- 1 minor appearance(s) of Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)
- 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)
- 3 image(s) of Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)
- 1 quotation(s) by or about Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)
- 1 item(s) used/owned by Lilia Calderu (Earth-616)