“ | Even if Claude no longer sees me as his daughter because of Jennette, Claude was the first father I ever had, and I have loved every moment of it. | ” |
—Athanasia accepts Claude as her father.[4] |
Athanasia de Alger Obelia is the main protagonist in Who Made Me a Princess, and the current Crown Princess of the Obelian Empire. After reading a romance fantasy novel named The Lovely Princess, the protagonist goes to sleep and finds herself reincarnated into the infant body of Athanasia;[5] a side character in the fictional novel who was executed by her father, Claude de Alger Obelia, for poisoning the beloved Princess Jennette Margarita.[6] In her new life, Athanasia is determined to avoid her fated execution and survive past the age of 18.[7]
Appearance
Athanasia is depicted with long, wavy light blonde hair usually tied back into a high ponytail, with soft bangs falling into her jewel-blue eyes, the trademark of the imperial family. Her appearance is often compared to that of her mother, Diana, and she is described by many characters to be exceedingly beautiful. Throughout the series, Athanasia wears a variety of different gowns made of fine materials, paired with ornate accessories befitting of a crown princess.
Personality
As the Crown Princess of the Obelian Empire, Athanasia possesses proper savoir-faire and presents herself in a graceful, respectable manner. She values her relationships and is openly affectionate towards her loved ones. In a familiar environment, Athanasia becomes playful and teasing. Although she is perceived as kind and generous, Athanasia is aware of what happens in The Lovely Princess and persistently attempts to thwart any events that may endanger her life. Throughout the series, she remains vigilant and calculating, quickly acclimating to various environments to survive. Despite her naïve tendencies, Athanasia is extremely intelligent and shrewdly observant. She is capable of understanding a person's nature and adapting her behavior accordingly. Determined to alter her fate, she adopts an outgoing, sunny disposition to charm her father and avoid execution at his hands.
Magic
In the new timeline, Athanasia developed the ability to wield magic. Due to her abundance of mana and innate affinity towards magic, she is capable of easily conjuring spells that would typically require years of practice,[8] such as disguise her appearance, render herself invisible, conjure gold and jewels, and teleportation. The nature of her magic is related to time, allowing her to transcend timelines. Her power reversed Claude's body nine years into the past, returning him to the cold-hearted emperor who had no love or regard for his daughter. Her magic has also allowed Athanasia to transmigrate several times before the current timeline.[9] Lucas has speculated that her magic is strong enough to give her glimpses into post-mortem events.[10]
Divine Beast
Athanasia possesses an overwhelming amount of mana. As a result, part of her magic manifested into the form of a divine beast. Although it is the corporeal form of a black wolf,[11] Athanasia decided to adopt it as a pet and name it "Raven." Continued interaction with Raven eventually resulted in an explosion of mana, almost killing Athanasia at the age of seven.[12] Lucas advised her against spending too much time with Raven to avoid disrupting her mana any further.[13] At the age of 14, Athanasia was mysteriously triggered and accidentally reabsorbed Raven in another mana explosion.[14] Since then, Athanasia has been able to freely wield magic.[15]
Plot Overview
- Main article: Athanasia de Alger Obelia timeline
Quotes
“ | Should I become like Jennette? If I do, then will you call my name dearly like you do hers, and watch me with warmth in your eyes? Will you hold me in your arms...without pushing me away? | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 1 |
“ | It feels like flowers are blooming inside Athy’s mouth. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 13 |
“ | More dangerous than a poisonous rose, the fatal beauty of Claude! | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 37 |
“ | Papa, I have a wish. It’s something only papa can do for me. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 44 |
“ | I will leave with my own two feet. I doubt you will accept my congratulations on this happy occasion. As you wish, this one shall take her leave. Blessings and glory upon the sun of the Obelian Empire. I sincerely congratulate you on your day of birth, Your Majesty. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 51 |
“ | Nothing is okay. From the moment I realised Claude has lost his memories, I haven’t been okay. At first, I was only tricking daddy in order to live on. From the start, I was always alone. But... What is this? I had already given up. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 52 |
“ | Why are humans so greedy? The possibility of grasping it...is like as if I were to try and pluck the stars from the night sky. Ah. Just like sea foam in the waves, everything is fading into oblivion. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 52 |
“ | I personally think it’s hard to believe everything coming from someone who falsely accuses others. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 94 |
“ | Did things turn out this way because I focused only on my happiness and safety? Would it have been better if I had just been honest with Jennette from the beginning? I thought I could finally be happy ‘this time’. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 95 |
“ | That’s right, I was a coward. But I didn’t have anything in the beginning. I knew the higher I set my expectations, the more disappointed I’d be if I lost something. I thought if I let my guard down, I’d only end up getting hurt. That’s why I thought all of this was someone else’s problem to deal with. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 97 |
“ | I remained vigilant even after becoming close to Jennette, because I thought that someday I might lose the affection that Lily and the others have shown me. I didn’t want to let those feelings into my heart even though I already became attached to them a long time ago. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 97 |
“ | There are times when I think I have another “true self”. But in the end, it feels like both of them are me. | ” |
—Athanasia de Alger Obelia, Episode 98 |
Etymology
- The name Athanasia is derived from the Greek word ἀθανασία, meaning immortality.[16][17]
- Athanasias are yellow flowers in the daisy family native to Southern Africa.[18]
- The last name Obelia is of Greek origin, meaning “pillar of strength” or “needle.”[19]
Trivia
- Athanasia lived three different lives; one in the original novel, The Lovely Princess, her second life took place in modern day South Korea, and her third life takes place in the current timeline.
- Shortly after her birth in the Ruby Palace, Athanasia was spared from Claude's wrath after he learned that Diana defied the imperial traditions and gave their daughter a name that means "immortality."[20]
- Athanasia has a strong affinity for gold and chocolate which is largely attributed to her destitute situation in her previous life. Her initial plan for survival before her first encounter with Claude was to hoard gold and other valuable gemstones until she grew old enough to escape the palace.
- After learning that Athanasia's favorite flower was roses, Claude ordered rose gardens to be planted around the Imperial Palace.[21]
List of Appearances
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
- Episode 4
- Episode 5
- Episode 6
- Episode 7
- Episode 8
- Episode 9
- Episode 10
- Episode 11
- Episode 12
- Episode 13
- Episode 14
- Episode 15
- Episode 16
- Episode 17
- Episode 18
- Episode 19
- Episode 20
- Episode 21
- Episode 22
- Episode 23
- Episode 24
- Episode 25
- Episode 26
- Episode 27
- Episode 28
- Episode 29
- Episode 30
- Episode 31
- Episode 32
- Episode 33
- Episode 34
- Episode 35
- Episode 36
- Episode 37
- Episode 38
- Episode 39
- Episode 40
- Episode 41
- Episode 42
- Episode 43
- Episode 44
- Episode 45
- Episode 46
- Episode 47
- Episode 48
- Episode 49
- Episode 50
- Episode 51
- Episode 52
- Episode 53
- Episode 54
- Episode 55
- Episode 56
- Episode 57
- Episode 58
- Episode 59
- Episode 60
- Episode 61
- Episode 62
- Episode 63
- Episode 64
- Episode 65
- Episode 66
- Episode 67
- Episode 68
- Episode 69
- Episode 70
- Episode 71
- Episode 72
- Episode 73
- Episode 74
- Episode 75
- Episode 76
- Episode 77
- Episode 78
- Episode 79
- Episode 80
- Episode 81
- Episode 82
- Episode 83 (flashback; mentioned)
- Episode 84
- Episode 85
- Episode 86
- Episode 87
- Episode 88
- Episode 89
- Episode 90
- Episode 91
- Episode 92
- Episode 93
- Episode 94
- Episode 95
- Episode 96
- Episode 97
- Episode 98
- Episode 99
- Episode 100
- Episode 101
- Episode 102
- Episode 103
- Episode 104 (flashback)
- Episode 105
- Episode 106
- Episode 107
- Episode 108
- Episode 109
- Episode 110
- Episode 111
- Episode 112
- Episode 113
- Episode 114
- Episode 115
- Episode 116
- Episode 117
- Episode 118
- Episode 119
- Episode 120
- Episode 121
- Episode 122
- Episode 123
- Episode 124
- Episode 125
References
- ↑ Episode 86
- ↑ Birthday - Naver Blog
- ↑ Volume 4 Unboxing
- ↑ Chapter 31
- ↑ Episode 1
- ↑ Episode 3
- ↑ Episode 4
- ↑ Episode 77
- ↑ Episode 70
- ↑ Episode 80
- ↑ Episode 17
- ↑ Episode 18
- ↑ Episode 20
- ↑ Episode 45
- ↑ Episode 55
- ↑ Wikipedia - ἀθανασία
- ↑ The Name Meaning - Athanasia
- ↑ Wikipedia - Flower Origins
- ↑ Obelia - Familyeducation
- ↑ Episode 2
- ↑ Episode 48
Characters | |
Royalty | Athanasia de Alger Obelia • Claude de Alger Obelia • Anastacius de Alger Obelia • Jennette Margarita • Aeternitas de Alger Obelia • Kyilum de Alger Obelia • Empress |
Nobility | Ijekiel Alpheus • Roger Alpheus • Felix Robane • Lilian York • Penelope Judith • Rosalia |
Magicians | Lucas • Lucas's Instructor |
Commoners | Diana • Hannah • Ces • Raven • Claude’s mother |
Episodes | |
Season 1 | 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 |
Season 2 | 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 • 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 79 • 79 • 80 • 81 |
Season 3 | 82 • 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 • 93 • 94 • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 • 99 • 100 • 101 • 102 • 103 • 104 • 105 • 106 • 107 • 108 • 109 • 110 • 111 • 112 • 113 • 114 • 115 • 116 • 117 • 118 • 119 • 120 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 125 |