Dakimh the Enchanter
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Dakimh the Enchanter is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
.
, and was the pupil of the sorceress Zhered-Na. Zhered-Na was banished from Atlantis by King Kamuu
for prophesying that the continent would sink below the ocean. She started her own cult, and took her favored disciple Dakimh and greatly extended his life span so that he aged at an extremely slow rate. While Zhered-Na perished, Dakimh survived the Cataclysm that sunk Atlantis and escaped, continuing to live for centuries and maintaining the teachings of his mentor as her only surviving disciple.
In recent years, Dakimh encountered Jennifer Kale
and the Man-Thing
, becoming Jennifer's mentor. He assisted Kale, Man-Thing, Korrek
, and Howard the Duck
against the demon
Thog
. While battling Klonus in mystical combat in Citrusville
, Dakimh suffered a fatal heart attack, and willed his remaining mystical energies to Jennifer Kale. Though dead, he still retains the ability to manifest his astral spirit form for limited periods of time on Earth in the material dimensions.
It was later revealed that Dakimh recounted his tales of the Man-Thing to writer Steve Gerber
. Dakimh then sent Howard, Kale, Korrek, and Man-Thing to defeat Bzzk'Joh. Dakimh and Jennifer Kale were later captured by D'Spayre
, and were then saved by Spider-Man
and Man-Thing. Dakimh later recounted his battle with the sorceress "Kidney Lady", and his battles with D'Spayre over the millennia.
Dakimh practices a form of sorcery that was mastered and taught to him by the sorceress Zhered-Na. He possesses a greater knowledge and mastery of the arts of magic than possibly anyone on Earth except Doctor Strange
. He also possesses extensive knowledge of pre-Cataclysmic Atlantean alchemy. He has a genius intellect, though he is more than a little eccentric.
Dakimh possesses an enchanted crystal, through which he can perceive possible futures to a limited extent. He can cause images of past and present events throughout the multiverse to appear in the poll of the Waters of Eternity within his castle. He also possesses a vast library of mystical lore.
Through unknown means, Zhered-Na made it possible for Dakimh to live for millennia, during which he aged with extreme slowness. In later years, Dakimh's physical body was weakened by advanced age. Although Dakihm's physical body has died, his spirit now dwells in the extra-dimensional realm of Therea
, and can manifest itself on Earth and in other material worlds (away from Therea) for limited periods of time. The limit to the amount of time he can spend on material planes seems to vary from time to time for unknown reasons. Should he exceed these limits, his spirit will "die," or, in other words, it will no longer be able to exist in material dimensions, only spiritual ones.
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Fictional character biography
Dakimh, a wise but eccentric wizard, lived in pre-cataclysmic AtlantisAtlantis (Marvel Comics)
Atlantis is a fictional location in the Marvel Universe. It is based on the mythical island of Atlantis first mentioned in Plato's initial dialogue the Timaeus, written circa 360 BC. In the Marvel Universe, Atlantis was a small continent with many human settlements...
, and was the pupil of the sorceress Zhered-Na. Zhered-Na was banished from Atlantis by King Kamuu
Kamuu
-Publication history:The first Kamuu first appeared in Sub-Mariner #62-63 , and was created by Steve Gerber and Howard Chaykin. The character subsequently appears in Adventure Into Fear #15 , Sub-Mariner #66 , Marvel Spotlight #17 , Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 , and Namor #62 .The second Kamuu...
for prophesying that the continent would sink below the ocean. She started her own cult, and took her favored disciple Dakimh and greatly extended his life span so that he aged at an extremely slow rate. While Zhered-Na perished, Dakimh survived the Cataclysm that sunk Atlantis and escaped, continuing to live for centuries and maintaining the teachings of his mentor as her only surviving disciple.
In recent years, Dakimh encountered Jennifer Kale
Jennifer Kale
Jennifer Kale is a fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jennifer Kale was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik, and debuted in Adventure into Fear #11 . She is the cousin of Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, and a founding member of the...
and the Man-Thing
Man-Thing
The Man-Thing is a fictional character, a monster in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in Savage Tales #1 , and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including...
, becoming Jennifer's mentor. He assisted Kale, Man-Thing, Korrek
Korrek
Korrek is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Korrek first appeared in Fear #19 , and was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik....
, and Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. The character first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, "funny...
against the demon
Demons (Marvel Comics)
The Marvel Comics universe hosts a number of demons, many of whom are at times at conflict with gods and angels. All possess varying degrees of mystical power, feed upon souls for self-sustenance, and are inclined towards dark or “black” magic - evil....
Thog
Thog
Thog the Nether-Spawn, Overmaster of Sominus is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a demon from the extra-dimensional world of Sominus who has clashed with the Man-Thing.-Publication history:...
. While battling Klonus in mystical combat in Citrusville
Citrusville
Citrusville, Cypress County, Florida is a fictional Everglades town in the Marvel Universe. It appears most frequently in stories related to Man-Thing, and was first shown in Adventure into Fear #11. It was created by Steve Gerber and Rich Buckler...
, Dakimh suffered a fatal heart attack, and willed his remaining mystical energies to Jennifer Kale. Though dead, he still retains the ability to manifest his astral spirit form for limited periods of time on Earth in the material dimensions.
It was later revealed that Dakimh recounted his tales of the Man-Thing to writer Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber
Stephen Ross "Steve" Gerber was an American comic book writer best known as co-creator of the satiric Marvel Comics character Howard the Duck....
. Dakimh then sent Howard, Kale, Korrek, and Man-Thing to defeat Bzzk'Joh. Dakimh and Jennifer Kale were later captured by D'Spayre
D'Spayre
D'Spayre is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a demon, and was one of the Fear Lords. He has been opposed by Spider-Man, the Scarlet Spider, Man-Thing, Cyclops, the Juggernaut, Doctor Strange, Cloak & Dagger, and the New Avengers. He first appeared in Marvel Team-Up v1 #68...
, and were then saved by Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
and Man-Thing. Dakimh later recounted his battle with the sorceress "Kidney Lady", and his battles with D'Spayre over the millennia.
Powers and abilities
Dakimh is a sorcerer, with the ability to manipulate the forces of magic for a variety of effects. He can project concussive bolts of mystical energy, create protective shields of mystical energy, transform and transmute matter, and is capable of inter-dimensional travel. He also has the magical abilities of mesmerism, thought-casting, and illusion-casting.Dakimh practices a form of sorcery that was mastered and taught to him by the sorceress Zhered-Na. He possesses a greater knowledge and mastery of the arts of magic than possibly anyone on Earth except Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ....
. He also possesses extensive knowledge of pre-Cataclysmic Atlantean alchemy. He has a genius intellect, though he is more than a little eccentric.
Dakimh possesses an enchanted crystal, through which he can perceive possible futures to a limited extent. He can cause images of past and present events throughout the multiverse to appear in the poll of the Waters of Eternity within his castle. He also possesses a vast library of mystical lore.
Through unknown means, Zhered-Na made it possible for Dakimh to live for millennia, during which he aged with extreme slowness. In later years, Dakimh's physical body was weakened by advanced age. Although Dakihm's physical body has died, his spirit now dwells in the extra-dimensional realm of Therea
Therea
Therea is a fictional location in the Marvel Universe. It first appeared in Man-Thing #1 and was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik....
, and can manifest itself on Earth and in other material worlds (away from Therea) for limited periods of time. The limit to the amount of time he can spend on material planes seems to vary from time to time for unknown reasons. Should he exceed these limits, his spirit will "die," or, in other words, it will no longer be able to exist in material dimensions, only spiritual ones.