MAGNUS

High Warlock of Brooklyn,immortal, powerful, and unapologetically fabulous.

possible spoilers in this profile

ABOUT

Magnus Bane is one of the oldest and most well-known warlocks in New York, and certainly one of the most talked about. Stories about him travel quickly through the Shadow World, some true, many exaggerated, and a few that Magnus himself probably started simply because they sounded better that way. He was born centuries ago in Indonesia, the son of a mortal woman and a powerful demon prince. Like many warlocks, his childhood ended too early. Magic saved his life, but it also marked the beginning of a long existence that was never going to be simple. Over the centuries, Magnus wandered across the world, living in cities that no longer exist and watching empires rise and fall. He has attended royal courts, argued with ancient warlock circles, and occasionally stepped into the affairs of the Shadow World when the balance between Downworlders and Shadowhunters began to shift. Magnus has never been particularly fond of rules. He helps when it suits him, usually for a price, though there have always been moments when he offered more than anyone expected, especially to young warlocks who had no one else to guide them. Eventually, New York became something close to home. Perhaps because the city is loud enough to drown out centuries of memories, or because it allows someone like Magnus to disappear in plain sight. Between extravagant parties, dangerous spells, and the endless politics of the Downworld, Magnus moves through life with effortless charm and a sharp sense of humor. Beneath the glitter, however, lies someone who has seen far too much of the world and learned, in his own way, how to survive it.

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Magnus commands magic that few in the Shadow World could ever hope to rival. Centuries of life have made him a master of portals, enchantments, and illusions, though he rarely feels the need to prove it. With effortless charm, sharp sarcasm, and a taste for glitter and luxury, Magnus moves through the world exactly as he pleases. Power, after all, is far more impressive when it doesn’t have to announce itself.