Nifein

Nifein was a character mentioned in the Charmed novel The Legacy of Merlin. She was the wife of Merlin and mother of Niall Oldman, more commonly known to modern people as "Nimue" or "Vivianne".^[1]

History

Nifein was one of the most powerful druids along with Merlin, to whom she was married. She imprisoned her husband with her in a castle of magical glass soon after their son Niall was born. They never left the castle and Niall was adopted by a noble family close to King Arthur whose parentage was kept a secret from everyone.

Powers and Abilities

Basic Powers

• Spell Casting: The ability to cast spells and perform rituals.
• Potion Brewing: The ability to brew potions.
• Scrying: The ability to locate a lost being or object with the use of a map and a crystal.
• Mediumship: The ability to see and commune with spirits of the dead.

Notes and Trivia

• She was on one occasion referred to as "Nyfein", likely a typo.

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