Salem/Essex Elder

The Essex Elder is one of the old witches of the Essex Hive, hidden in the Stronghold. As she acted as a spokeswoman for the Widdershins, it is likely that she was their leader.
== Powers and Abilities ==
Witchcraft: According to Reverend Cotton Mather, the power of a witch is not only dependent on the source of their magic but also on their knowledge and training in witchcraft. While it appears that all witches obtain their magic from the Devil, not all witches have the same experience or expertise in the Dark Arts, nor do they share the same powers. According to Mather, the primary sources of power that almost all witches draw from are death and lust. An ancient witch, probably the head of the wretched inhabitants of the Stronghold, she showed to hold a glimmer of the powers she had before the Essex Hive submitted themselves to the Dark Lord's will, along with beliefs in the divine feminine within Earth itself. All the spells that she has employed have been made in communion with the other witches within her hive, suggesting that she is no longer strong enough to perform a spell on her own, but needed a sort of connective magic.
* Chlorokinesis: Her powers are closely related to those of the Tree of Life and the control over the earthly element, as she was able to command some roots to act as an extension of her arms, doing her biddings. Her most noteworthy ritual is that which was performed before her death; resorting to secret magic arising from the Earth, the Essex Elder was able to hinder the Devil's vessel with vines.
* Power Bestowal: Along with other Widdershins, sacrificed her own life in order to bestow upon Mary enough power to defeat the Devil's earthly body. This was a testament to her skills, taking aback the Devil with a deep understanding of witchcraft rather than raw power. In fact, by exploiting the power released by the mass sacrifice of the whole hive, she was able to help Mary to acquire enough power after she was stripped of any magic by the Dark Lord.
Category:Salem: Witches
Category:Witchcraft
Category:Power Bestowal
Category:Chlorokinesis