Nonna Maria

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## Nonna Maria

### Relatives

Unnamed Husband †
Unnamed Grandmother †
Nicoletta di Carlo (daughter)
Unnamed Son
Unnamed Son-in-Law
Emilia (granddaughter)
Vittoria (granddaughter)

### Affiliation

Palermo Coven
Stelle Streghe
di Carlo Family

### Occupation

Restaurant Owner
Coven Leader (formerly)

## Appearances

### Appears in

*Kingdom of the Wicked*
*Kingdom of the Feared*

### Debut

*Kingdom of the Cursed*

**Nonna Maria** is a powerful *streghe* and the matron of the di Carlo family. She is the grandmother of Emilia and Vittoria.

## Biography

### Early Life

Maria is a powerful witch. Prior to the events of *Kingdom of the Wicked,* she was one of the *streghe* who cursed the twins and made them forget about their identities and lives. She took on the role of their grandmother shortly after, and through magic and "protection spells," helped to ensure they wouldn't learn of their goddess status and lives in Hell. Maria was the leader of the Palermo Coven until it was disbanded soon after the birth of Emilia and Vittoria.

Before the curse took root, she cursed Sofia Santorini after she discovered the truth behind the dark magic and plans of the coven. Maria wanted to ensure Sofia wouldn't interfere.

In false memories given to the twins by the *streghe*, Nonna Maria taught the twins everything they know about magic and spells. She is steeped in family tradition. She teaches the twins magical ways of hiding from both humans and "midnight creatures." She showed them how to make protection spells as children, and taught them the legends on which she herself was raised. Nonna Maria only teaches Emilia and Vittoria defensive and protective spells, never offensive ones. Her grandmother was a human woman, and highly religious.

Like the rest of the di Carlo family, Maria spends a lot of time working in the family restaurant, Sea & Vine. She is a talented baker and cook. Her unnamed husband predeceased her. Her daughter is Nicoletta.

### *Kingdom of the Cursed*

Emilia uses the library in House Wrath to learn more about magic. She immediately realizes that Nonna Maria had taught her and Vittoria only the bare minimum of earth magic. They'd learned how to cast simple spells aided with herbs and objects of intent, charms of protection, harmless spells that hardly required much skill. Nonna had also taught them a Latin phrase or word every now and then. Nonna spent most of her time teaching the twins the ways of demons, but then stunted their education regarding their own abilities. She never taught them offensive magic, apparently determined to keep that bold kind of magic away from them at all costs. Nonna never explained where their power came from or how it worked. The twins were also taught to pray to all the goddesses instead of aligning with one goddess.

## Appearance

Nonna Maria is elderly. She has graying hair and often wears a shawl. She wears her own *cornicello*, or amulet, around her neck. She has brown eyes.

## Personality

Nonna Maria is a proud woman. She is incredibly superstitious, and often frets over the worst possibility, worrying over Vittoria and Emilia constantly. Nonna Maria is always looking for omens and signs. She is strict in that she doesn't like when they break the rules, and constantly corrects their spell casting and magic. According to Emilia, she can be both grumpy and stubborn, yet somehow still manages to be endearing. Unsure how much goodness is in the twins' future, she spoils them often.

In *Kingdom of the Feared,* Maria's personality shifts drastically as secrets come to light. She sides with the witches, and sees both Emilia and Vittoria as evil that must be removed.

## Abilities

As a *streghe*, Nonna Maria is able to cast spells and charms. Nonna Maria is powerful enough to have once stopped a Prince of Hell, Envy, after he attacks her in the family home.

## Trivia

* Nonna Maria smells like spices and herbs.