Alcyone

Alcyone is a character from the anime series Magical Knight Rayearth, and major antagonist for the first part.

History
Alcyone was the first major antagonist that was faced by the Magic Knights when they arrived in Cephiro. In her younger days, she was a sorceress in training, under the tutoring of her master, Clef. She also lived in the royal court, and was meant to one day be a guard of Princess Emeraude. Over time, she became enamored by Lord Zagato. When Zagato betrayed the kingdom, she joined him to be able to stay by his side. Motivated by her love for Zagato, she became one of his most powerful minions, even going so far as to turn her former master into a statue.

Depending on the media, her end varies in different ways at different times.

Appearance
Alcyone is a young woman with long, black hair and very pale skin. Her normal outfit is a strapless thong leotard with thigh boots, opera gloves and a long cape, as well as several pieces of jewelry. Her preferred weapon is a scepter, which she uses to channel her magic.

Personality
Also known as the ice witch, it refers both to her powers and her personality. Cold, heartless, and without an inkling of goodwill to others, Alcyone is perfectly ready to betray or eliminate all others at the behest of her master. The only one able to draw warmth from her is her master, Zagato, who she loves dearly. However, this love is one sided, which she deeply resents and wishes only for Zagato's approval and admiration.