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== Anime and Manga == |
== Anime and Manga == |
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* Urd from ''[[Ah! |
* Urd from ''[[Ah! My Goddess]]''. |
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* [[Words Worth]]: Maria is a stately example, garbed in an elegant white robe (though it has split seams, [[She's Got Legs|showing plenty of leg]]), a sea green cloak, and sandals. |
* [[Words Worth]]: Maria is a stately example, garbed in an elegant white robe (though it has split seams, [[She's Got Legs|showing plenty of leg]]), a sea green cloak, and sandals. |
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* Both Miyu and Reiha from ''[[Vampire Princess Miyu]]'', as they both are very elegant and reserved as they attack their enemies with [[Playing |
* Both Miyu and Reiha from ''[[Vampire Princess Miyu]]'', as they both are very elegant and reserved as they attack their enemies with [[Playing with Fire|fire]] (Miyu) or [[Kill It with Ice|ice]] (Reiha) |
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== Film == |
== Film == |
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* [[Ms. Fanservice|Luster]] in ''[[The Gamers]]: Dorkness Rising'' seems to be an attempt at this archetype, but her player isn't very good at the whole "dignity" aspect. |
* [[Ms. Fanservice|Luster]] in ''[[The Gamers]]: Dorkness Rising'' seems to be an attempt at this archetype, but her player isn't very good at the whole "dignity" aspect. |
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* Claudia's mother in ''[[Snow White |
* Claudia's mother in ''[[Snow White: A Tale of Terror|Snow White a Tale of Terror]]'' is implied to have been one. |
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== Live Action TV == |
== Live Action TV == |
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* In the 1998 ''[[Merlin |
* In the 1998 ''[[Merlin (TV miniseries)|Merlin]]'' series, Mab fills this role, as well as being the series' [[Big Bad]]. |
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* In the BBC ''[[Merlin (TV)|Merlin]]'', it was Morgause, until she died and Morgana stepped up to the plate. [[Word of God]] says she's at least as powerful as Merlin now. |
* In the BBC ''[[Merlin (TV series)|Merlin]]'', it was Morgause, until she died and Morgana stepped up to the plate. [[Word of God]] says she's at least as powerful as Merlin now. |
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== Literature == |
== Literature == |
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* Nicci of the ''[[Sword of Truth]]'', a former Sister of the Dark who functions as one of Richard's primary magic experts, and is also the team expert on [[Black Magic|Subtractive Magic]]. |
* Nicci of the ''[[Sword of Truth]]'', a former Sister of the Dark who functions as one of Richard's primary magic experts, and is also the team expert on [[Black Magic|Subtractive Magic]]. |
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* [[Dragaera]]'s Sethra Lavode is a [[Time Abyss|250,000+ year-old]] undead sorceress, and contrary to the trope description she couldn't just level ''half'' a city-- she [[Person of Mass Destruction|could probably cause]] [[The End of the World |
* [[Dragaera]]'s Sethra Lavode is a [[Time Abyss|250,000+ year-old]] undead sorceress, and contrary to the trope description she couldn't just level ''half'' a city-- she [[Person of Mass Destruction|could probably cause]] [[The End of the World as We Know It]]. |
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* Melissandre the Red from ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' fits the personality aspect ({{spoiler|and becomes something of a mentor to Jon Snow during ''A Dance With Dragons''}}), but as part of a low-magic setting she's limited to soothsaying and summoning creepy shadows. Given that she's one of a handful of people to show outright supernatural abilities at ''all'', however, that says something. |
* Melissandre the Red from ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' fits the personality aspect ({{spoiler|and becomes something of a mentor to Jon Snow during ''A Dance With Dragons''}}), but as part of a low-magic setting she's limited to soothsaying and summoning creepy shadows. Given that she's one of a handful of people to show outright supernatural abilities at ''all'', however, that says something. |
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* The White Witch in ''The [[Chronicles of Narnia]]: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe'' qualifies as well. She goes into battle wearing Aslan's mane as a pelt and fighting Florentine style with two swords and turning anyone who crosses her path into stone. |
* The White Witch in ''The [[Chronicles of Narnia]]: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe'' qualifies as well. She goes into battle wearing Aslan's mane as a pelt and fighting Florentine style with two swords and turning anyone who crosses her path into stone. |
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* Matilda in ''[[The Monk (Literature)|The Monk]]''. She's a woman of many talents. |
* Matilda in ''[[The Monk (Literature)|The Monk]]''. She's a woman of many talents. |
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* Medea from ''[[The Icemark Chronicles]]''. |
* Medea from ''[[The Icemark Chronicles]]''. |
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* Skuld, a half-elven sorceress from the 13th century ''[[Saga of Hrolf Kraki |
* Skuld, a half-elven sorceress from the 13th century ''[[The Saga of Hrolf Kraki|Saga of Hrolf Kraki]]''. |
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** Lulu from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', of the [[Ice Queen]] variety. Also somewhat [[Goth|gothy]]. |
** Lulu from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', of the [[Ice Queen]] variety. Also somewhat [[Goth|gothy]]. |
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** While she may not match most examples in height, she more then substitutes pure might. With ladylike grace and magical fire, [[Final Fantasy XI|Shantotto]] is to what this trope aspires! [[Noblewoman's Laugh|Oh Hohohoho]]! |
** While she may not match most examples in height, she more then substitutes pure might. With ladylike grace and magical fire, [[Final Fantasy XI|Shantotto]] is to what this trope aspires! [[Noblewoman's Laugh|Oh Hohohoho]]! |
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** Edea, Ultimecia, Adel, and some other unnamed Sorceresses from ''[[ |
** Edea, Ultimecia, Adel, and some other unnamed Sorceresses from ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''. |
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* [[Ice Queen|Fatima]], the antagonist Witch of ''[[Luminous Arc 2]]'', adequately mirrors the [[Hot-Blooded|cheerful]] [[Playing |
* [[Ice Queen|Fatima]], the antagonist Witch of ''[[Luminous Arc 2]]'', adequately mirrors the [[Hot-Blooded|cheerful]] [[Playing with Fire|Althea]]. Arguably the most powerful Witch, her ability to mercilessly wreak havoc with [[Evil Is Deathly Cold|Shadow]][[An Ice Person|Frost]] magic is only equalled by another [[Absolute Cleavage|spectacular]] [[Thong of Shielding|demonstration]] of her "power". |
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* Celine from ''[[ |
* Celine from ''[[Star Ocean the Second Story]]''. |
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* Mitsuru Kirijou in ''[[Persona 3]]'', who is one of the best magical attackers in the game. Likewise, ''[[Persona 4]]'s'' Yukiko Amagi, but she also crosses this with [[White Magician Girl]]. |
* Mitsuru Kirijou in ''[[Persona 3]]'', who is one of the best magical attackers in the game. Likewise, ''[[Persona 4]]'s'' Yukiko Amagi, but she also crosses this with [[White Magician Girl]]. |
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* ''[[Dragon Age]]'' has Morrigan, a shapeshifter who is well-spoken and cutting--and evil. In the [[Dragon Age]] toolset, she's also listed as one of the few characters with "High" intelligence, and her biography notes that she favors a look of wild elegance. She's the most evil member of the party, and NPCs often comment she's very beautiful. |
* ''[[Dragon Age]]'' has Morrigan, a shapeshifter who is well-spoken and cutting--and evil. In the [[Dragon Age]] toolset, she's also listed as one of the few characters with "High" intelligence, and her biography notes that she favors a look of wild elegance. She's the most evil member of the party, and NPCs often comment she's very beautiful. |
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* Millenia from ''[[Grandia II]]''. The twist being, she's {{spoiler|the [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] of the [[White Magician Girl]], Elena.}} |
* Millenia from ''[[Grandia II]]''. The twist being, she's {{spoiler|the [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] of the [[White Magician Girl]], Elena.}} |
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* [[Femme Fatale]] [[Religion of Evil|Evil Cleric]] [[Defector From Decadence]] Viconia from ''[[Baldurs Gate II]]''. |
* [[Femme Fatale]] [[Religion of Evil|Evil Cleric]] [[Defector From Decadence]] Viconia from ''[[Baldurs Gate II]]''. |
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* ''[[Radiant Historia]]'' has Eruca, a reserved literal [[Rebellious Princess]] who packs some of the most powerful offensive magic in the game. Raynie is a partial example, having the grace in battle and offensive power of a Lady, but being slightly more rough around the edges than is typical for this trope. |
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* Jaina Proudmoore from the ''[[ |
* Jaina Proudmoore from the ''[[Warcraft]]'' franchise. |
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* Not yet playable, but Nine/Konoe A. Mercury from ''[[Blaz Blue]]'' is a very much one. Although she subverts it by having quite the fiery temper for personality. |
* Not yet playable, but Nine/Konoe A. Mercury from ''[[Blaz Blue]]'' is a very much one. Although she subverts it by having quite the fiery temper for personality. |
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* From ''[[City of Heroes]]'' the Lady Grey, supreme commander of Vanguard. Easily the most powerful wizard in the whole game, ever composed, ever graceful and one wicked [[Dark Is Not Evil|Dark Defender]] |
* From ''[[City of Heroes]]'' the Lady Grey, supreme commander of Vanguard. Easily the most powerful wizard in the whole game, ever composed, ever graceful and one wicked [[Dark Is Not Evil|Dark Defender]] |
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** Path of Radiance - Radiant Dawn: Sanaki, for some. Also a well-trained Ilyana. |
** Path of Radiance - Radiant Dawn: Sanaki, for some. Also a well-trained Ilyana. |
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* ''[[Rift]]'' has Asha Catari. |
* ''[[Rift]]'' has Asha Catari. |
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* Servant Caster from ''[[Fate |
* Servant Caster from ''[[Fate/stay night]]'' to a T. |
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* Aqua, from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' is a hybrid between this and [[Lady of War]]. |
* Aqua, from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' is a hybrid between this and [[Lady of War]]. |
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* ''[[Touhou]]'' has Mima and Byakuren. Byakuren is a [[The Messiah|major subversion]], though. |
* ''[[Touhou]]'' has Mima and Byakuren. Byakuren is a [[The Messiah|major subversion]], though. |
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== Western Animation == |
== Western Animation == |
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* Raven from ''[[Teen Titans ( |
* Raven from ''[[Teen Titans (animation)|Teen Titans]]'', despite being younger than average for this trope, is [[Wise Beyond Her Years]], and her aloof personality is more in line with this trope than [[Black Magician Girl]]. |
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