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The Witch Order (魔女界, Majo Kai)[2] is an order consisting of witches. They were the sworn enemies of Death Weapon Meister Academy.[3]

Localization[]

The Witch Order conducts its operations within a separate space due to the Witch Queen Maba's powerful magic capable of distorting and twisting space itself. The only way into the Witches' Realm is through a special method involving a butt dance.[1]

History[]

11th Century[]

Over 800 years ago, the order and their control spread far and wide, their magical abilities causing immense damage and destruction that warranted both Eibon and Death to come up with a way to counter their destructive power. Inspired by Excalibur, the demon weapon's blueprint was created but was later deemed inhumane to perform upon witches by the Reaper. Though the information was sealed away, the witch Arachne, an associate of them and the order, would uncover the blueprints and perform the experiment on her own fellow witches. This act branded her a heretic and the most "darkest blemist" in witch history and she was hunted for her crimes. However, her apparent demise would come at the hands of Death.[4][5]

17th Century[]

In 1606, the witch, Sofia Ressa Valk of the Valk family was left to be a victim of a witch hunt after she performed an act, currently unknown, in which scared her fellow witches into executing her in a witch hunt. Sofia's actions made her infamously known as the "Thirteenth". Her execution was later painted by an unknown artist, the worked being named the Execution of the Thirteenth".[6]

19th Century[]

Around 200 years ago, Legendary Wolf Man attacked the Witch Queen herself. Her left eye was plucked by the werewolf and implanted into his left eye. Unable to properly kill him on account of his origin from the Immortal Clan and powers of immortality, he was later detained in Witch Jail. This event led him to become infamous not only within the order and Witches' Realm but even to the outside world and organizations such as Death Weapon Meister Academy.[7]

Synopsis[]

Uncanny Sword arc[]

During one of the Witch Mass, the subject of Medusa Gorgon's infiltration of Death Weapon Meister Academy is discussed. Although Maba herself allows her to continue her research, she is unaware of Medusa having stolen the a key from her room.[8] Having coerce Eruka Frog into her faction, Medusa has her use the Key to release Prisoner #13: the Legendary Wolfman who calls himself "Free" upon being freed and defeating many guards.[9][10][11]

Overview[]

Known to be the sworn enemies of DWMA, the Witch Order are a powerful sect of Witches bent on protecting themselves from potential extinction by the hands of their enemies as well as gaining any advantage over the other.[7]

Society & Culture[]

The Witch Order's society is split based on an unspecified generational gap between elder and younger witches; The elder witches of the Order have less liberal mindsets; they tend to hold a more uptight attitude, harboring deep hatred for Death Weapon Meister Academy as well as even controlling younger witches with rules which are viewed as "outdated". They also tend to have a more stubborn qualities. One older witch even went as far as to say the hatred between these witches and DWMA run "deeper then the deepest pits of hell".

Younger witches, however, tend to hold a more liberal view and aren't clinging to the "web of hatred", unlike their elders. As a result, they are more open to DWMA and don't always harbor the same level of hatred, although they face scrutiny from older members due to their conflicting views.[12] Casually, younger Witches have adopted their own slang and also have their own vulgar sayings. The usage of "witching" and "witchin" is much like the humane usage of words like "wicked" and "fricking".[13] "Bullwitch" is a vulgar term used much like "bullshit" within the human, English language.[14]

Witches, both old and young, take immense pride in their destructive instinct that dominates them, known as the "Pull of Magic". This instinct is held proudly and in high regard, so much so that individuals who lack the instinct are alienated from the Order and aren't considered "real witches".[15]

Views on sorcerers[]

Witches within the Order hold a high degree of respect for sorcerers, namely Eibon. This level of respect is to the point that Death, one familiar with Witches, assumed that witches in general are aware of his powerful objects such as the Book of Eibon.[16] Much of their knowledge is passed down to the witches within the order.[17]

Societal Norms[]

Witches in the order developed their own written language known as witch text. This text is known exclusively to Witches. Although translation is possible, it currently requires another witch due to its secrecy outside the Witches' Realm and Order.[18] Additionally, the average age for a Witch's first time in sexual intercourse within the Order is 50 years old, with anyone below the average age limit seen as a "natural born seductress". Relations with reapers is also considered a degenerate action.[19]

Occurrences[]

There's some occurrences that happens within the order:

Witch Mass[]
Main article: Witch Mass

Witch Mass refers to the gathering of a large number of witches, conducted under the authority of the current Queen of the Witches. It's purpose is to discuss events that impact the Witch Order; in one instance, Medusa Gorgon once spoke during a mass to gain permission to continue her research and infliltration into Death Weapon Meister Academy.[20]

Witch Trial[]
Main article: Witch Trial

The Witch Trial is a a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civilian proceedings done by the witches, much like the real world's.[21] Witch Trials can have rather harsh punishments for its defendants, which seem to be in the form of several death sentences with the exception of those originating form the Immortal Clan, who get multiple sentences of executions due to the fact witches are difficult to kill.[21]

Administration[]

Witch Order icon

Witch Order's insignia

The Witch Order consists of what seems to be a monarchy, ruled and overseen by the current Witch Queen, Maba. Along with her is a group which assists the day-to-day operations as well as making major decisions, known as the "Witch Assembly". Like any similar monarchy, the Queen's word is law and is followed wholeheartedly throughout the Order, the rules established also enforced strictly.[22]

Rules[]

The Witch Order, like any functional society, has established order and rules for the it's order to prevent potential extinction at the hands of enemies such as Asura and the DWMA. As such, the Witch Order also hold their own punishments and court trials.[21] These punishments range from serving prison time[23] to excommunication.[24] Some rules include:

  • After the resurrection of the Kishin by Medusa Gorgon, it became strictly forbidden for witches to approach the DWMA.[25]
  • Witches within the order are not allowed to side with the DWMA or befriend Death Weapons.[21]
  • It's a crime to assist and/or affiliate with Witch Order criminals.[26]
  • Killing fellow witches is also forbidden.[27]
  • Should a dispute happen between witches concerning opening a portal to the Witches' Realm, the youngest witch must be the one to open a portal.[21]
  • Kim Diehl once expressed that witches aren't supposed to use their own magic in casual fashions (i.e using Regeneration Magic to heal sicknesses) and anything considered ordinary. The reason behind this is unknown.[28]

Because of the nature of witches, they are sentenced to death multiple times.[21] Crimes such as stealing the eye of Maba and escaping custody ranges to 500 death sentences.[21] For immortals, however, they receive executions.[21] During a trial in which Death the Kid was a part of, he received a sentencing of one million deaths for being a Reaper.[21]

Enforcement[]

Bases & Locations[]

Traitors[]

Main article: Traitors

The Traitors were a group of humans who were brainwashed and under the control of Shaula Gorgon, a member of the order. According to Clay Sizemore, the order was using Meme Tatane as a spy for information against DWMA.[29] This suggests that the order and Shaula were conspiring together. Shaula also referred to herself as a member of the order.

The Traitors were subjected to experimentation in order to make them the ideal soldiers. These humans have been infected presumably by her venom in which has elements of mind control, endowing those with no combat training and unremarkable physical ability with a huge spike in potential. In addition, they all experience insomnia and are unable to sleep. By preventing the subject from sleeping, a witch (Shaula) can remove the fear within them.[30]

List of members[]

Image Name Main Profession Affiliation/Family Other roles and notes
Maba (Manga) Profile Queen Mabaa Queen of the Witches Witch Assembly The highest ranking witch in the order.[31]
Witch Judge Profile Unnamed woman Witch judge One of the most high-ranking witches.[1]
Eruka Frog (Manga Colored) Profile Eruka Frog Witch None N/A
Tabatha Butterfly (Risa) Profile Tabatha Butterfly Witch business owner Chupa♡Cabra's N/A
Taruho (Witch) (Profile) Taruho Firefly N/A
Kimial Diehl (Witch) Profile Thumb Kimial Diehl DWMA student Death Weapon Meister Academy Tanuki witch outcast and was considered a traitor for a time due to helping the DWMA.[1]
Angela Leon (Manga) Profile Angela Leon Witch Currently under the academy's care, particular human meisters/weapons Black☆Star and Tsubaki Nakatsukasa.[32]
Shaula Gorgon (Manga) Profile Shaula Gorgon Witch Gorgon Sisters Killed by Death Weapon Meister Academy forces.[33]
Arachne (800 Years Ago) Profile Arachne Gorgon Demon tool developer Excomminicated for sacrificing a witch for the creation of the demon weapons, an act considered the "darkest blemish" in witch history.[34]
Medusa Gorgon (Witch Order) Profile Thumb Medusa Gorgon Witch One of the strongest witches in the order.[35] Excommunicated and considered a criminal for ressurecting the Kishin.[1]
Image Not Available Sofia Ressa Valk Witch Valk family Excommunicated and executed for a unknown act that made her feared among the order.[6]

Trivia[]

  • At least thirteen witches have been excommunicated in total within the history of the order.[6]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 98
  2. 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named SEMC25
  3. Soul Eater Manga:Chapter 96
  4. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 99, page 59-62
  5. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 26
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Soul Eater (Vol. 1): Special Social Studies Field Trip
  7. 7.0 7.1 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 13 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "Chapter 9" defined multiple times with different content
  8. Soul Eater Volume 4; Chapter 9, page 139-140
  9. Soul Eater Volume 3; Chapter 9, page 172
  10. Soul Eater Volume 4; Chapter 10, page 12-14
  11. Soul Eater Volume 4; Chapter 10, page 26-28
  12. Soul Eater Manga:Chapter 98-99
  13. Soul Eater Volume 17; Chapter 70, page 106
  14. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 98, page 28
  15. Soul Eater Volume 13; Chapter 51, page 109-112
  16. Soul Eater Volume 17; Chapter 71, page 125
  17. Soul Eater Volume 17; Chapter 72, page 149
  18. Soul Eater Volume 16; Chapter 66, page 123-126
  19. Soul Eater Volume 13; Chapter 98, page 34
  20. (Yen Press) Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 9 — Medusa: I will continue my research in DWMA. That was the conclusion of the witch mass...isn't that what Maba-sama herself said?
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 Soul Eater Manga; Chapter 98
  22. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 98-99
  23. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 12
  24. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 45
  25. Soul Eater Volume 11; Chapter 44, page 149
  26. Soul Eater Volume 23; Chapter 98, page 27
  27. Soul Eater Volume 7; Chapter 26, page 125
  28. Soul Eater NOT Volume 4; JOT 24, page 130
  29. Soul Eater NOT! Manga: Chapter 37
  30. Soul Eater NOT! Manga: Chapter 14 (Yen Press Volume 2)
  31. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 10
  32. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 112
  33. Soul Eater Not! Manga: Chapter 41
  34. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 26
  35. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 21
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