List of locations in Charmed
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This is a list of locations that have appeared in the supernatural
dramedy television series Charmed
.
The Manor has been passed down within the family for four generations. According to the series, the original house was built in 1898, while the existing structure seen on the show was built in 1906 after the Great Earthquake of San Francisco. The Manor is situated exactly at the center of five essential life elements
(wood, earth, water, fire, metal), it is thus considered by many as a Wiccan and spiritual nexus, and its power can accessed by good or evil. The Charmed Ones' great grandparents, the Baxters, made sure it would not be abused and bought the land and built the manor. There are several times when demons have wanted to abuse the power of the Nexus
, like Cole
and Zankou, but after they tried to invade it to their advantage, the sisters managed to keep the shadow underground with a spell that their Grams, Penny, taught Phoebe when she was little. The Nexus has given the girls an extra power boost to vanquish the Source and many other demons. However, in the end, Piper
, Phoebe
and Paige
have no choice but to destroy it so no one will ever have access to it. The Charmed Ones use a spell called "How to Banish a Suxen", Suxen is the word Nexus spelled backwards, provided by the Elders in the Halliwell Book of Shadows.
's club opens in the beginning of season two, after Piper leaves Quake at the end of the first season. Prue and Phoebe help fund and start the club and its opening is monitored by Piper's boyfriend, Dan Gordon, who is also her new neighbor. In season 4, the club comes under new management and it is renamed The Spot but is changed back to P3 at the end of the episode.
, who manipulates the rules in Magic School as he is able to kill his own assistant inside the school. Paige becomes headmistress after Gideon's demise and when she resigns, the newly-human Leo briefly takes over. It is invaded by demons after Zankou is able to breach the school's protective spell when he steals the Haliwell's Book of Shadows at the end of Season 7. On the last episode of the series, it is revealed that the sisters reclaimed magic school, allowing magical children to study and learn there once again.
The most famous students that appeared in the school are: Zachary (Dean Shelton) – a telepath, Enola (Elena Finney) – a shaman, Duncan (Blake Bashoff
) – a conjurer, Ben (Tac Fitzgerald) – a grad student, Eddie Mullen (Bug Hall
) – a witch lost 20 years ago, Ryan (James Immekus) – one of Leo's proudest students and Jen (Kimberlee Peterson
) – one of Leo's proudest students.
Other students are: Herman (J. Anthony Woods) – a conjurer, Slick (Adam Hendershott
) – a shapeshifter, Quentin (Mitchah Williams) and Sara (Linda Tran) – both telekinetic, Simon (Kenneth Schmidt) – a boy who used to pick on Duncan, and Dan Mullen (Dennis Flanagan
) – Eddie Mullen's older brother who died 20 years ago.
The location of Magic School was never mentioned and it was never mentioned how one was to get into the school, other than by magical teleportation (orbing, shimmering, etc.) or potion.
and Darryl Morris
work as detective partners here. Although Andy is killed at the end of season 1, Darryl stays there and is promoted as Lieutenant in season 5.
Golden Gate Bridge
Contacts with the Elders by Leo, Paige and Chris are often made on the top of the bridge since season 6.
In season 7, this is where Leo "falls from grace" and becomes a mortal.
In season 8, Henry proposes to Paige here and she accepts.
s, and possibly other good beings stay or converge. It is not given an identifiable name in the series.
Among the Charmed Ones, Piper is the only one who has been to the Heavens many times, first at the end of season two, then when the Charmed Ones help the Elders vanquish the warlock Eames, and after Leo and Piper get married, they are welcomed by the Elders during the reception Up There. Piper also goes up there when she becomes the Earth Goddess in season five right after Leo became an Elder. Paige, meanwhile, never goes to the heavens, even though she is working as a Whitelighter.
and Hannah Webster
pretend to be owners of the Auction House in an attempt to get to the sisters' powers. After their vanquish, Prue remains there until the middle of the second season.
was born.
415 appeared twice in season eight: first, Piper's alter ego
-lookalike, Maya, appears on its cover. A few episodes later, the magazine approaches Piper for an article about P3.
, he and Phoebe move to the penthouse in order to weaken the Power of Three. Even after he comes back from the demonic wasteland, he still lives there. However, the penthouse doesn't appear again after he is vanquished permanently.
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
dramedy television series Charmed
Charmed
Charmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
.
The Halliwell Manor
Five elements (Chinese philosophy)
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(wood, earth, water, fire, metal), it is thus considered by many as a Wiccan and spiritual nexus, and its power can accessed by good or evil. The Charmed Ones' great grandparents, the Baxters, made sure it would not be abused and bought the land and built the manor. There are several times when demons have wanted to abuse the power of the Nexus
Nexus (Charmed)
A Nexus is a place equidistant from the five elements as explained in the TV series Charmed. Using this as a point of reference, it is quite possible that there could be several Nexus points of power scattered throughout the Charmed world, though rare. The one used by the Halliwell family in the...
, like Cole
Cole Turner
Cole Turner is a fictional character on the WB television series Charmed, portrayed by series regular Julian McMahon between seasons three and five. McMahon returned for a guest appearance in the show's seventh season, for its 150th episode. Charmed is a series which focuses on three good witches,...
and Zankou, but after they tried to invade it to their advantage, the sisters managed to keep the shadow underground with a spell that their Grams, Penny, taught Phoebe when she was little. The Nexus has given the girls an extra power boost to vanquish the Source and many other demons. However, in the end, Piper
Piper Halliwell
Piper Halliwell is a fictional character from the television series Charmed. One of the featured leads, Piper is introduced in the series as a witch and, more specifically, a Charmed One one of the most powerful witches of all time. The character was portrayed by Holly Marie Combs throughout the...
, Phoebe
Phoebe Halliwell
Phoebe Halliwell is a fictional character from the television series Charmed. One of the featured leads, Phoebe is introduced in the series as a witch and, more specifically, a Charmed One one of the most powerful witches of all time. The character was portrayed by Lori Rom in the unaired pilot,...
and Paige
Paige Matthews
Paige Matthews is a fictional character from the television series Charmed. One of the featured leads, Paige is introduced at the start of season four as the fourth Halliwell sister and youngest Charmed One one of the most powerful witches of all time. The character was portrayed by Rose McGowan...
have no choice but to destroy it so no one will ever have access to it. The Charmed Ones use a spell called "How to Banish a Suxen", Suxen is the word Nexus spelled backwards, provided by the Elders in the Halliwell Book of Shadows.
P3
Piper HalliwellPiper Halliwell
Piper Halliwell is a fictional character from the television series Charmed. One of the featured leads, Piper is introduced in the series as a witch and, more specifically, a Charmed One one of the most powerful witches of all time. The character was portrayed by Holly Marie Combs throughout the...
's club opens in the beginning of season two, after Piper leaves Quake at the end of the first season. Prue and Phoebe help fund and start the club and its opening is monitored by Piper's boyfriend, Dan Gordon, who is also her new neighbor. In season 4, the club comes under new management and it is renamed The Spot but is changed back to P3 at the end of the episode.
Magic School
A school for children with good magic, protected by good magic that no one can be killed by evil on its grounds. It was started by one of the most powerful elders, GideonGideon (Charmed)
Gideon is a fictional character on the television show Charmed.- Character's background :Gideon is one of the most powerful Elders and is the headmaster of Magic School, an institution where young magical beings learn magic...
, who manipulates the rules in Magic School as he is able to kill his own assistant inside the school. Paige becomes headmistress after Gideon's demise and when she resigns, the newly-human Leo briefly takes over. It is invaded by demons after Zankou is able to breach the school's protective spell when he steals the Haliwell's Book of Shadows at the end of Season 7. On the last episode of the series, it is revealed that the sisters reclaimed magic school, allowing magical children to study and learn there once again.
The most famous students that appeared in the school are: Zachary (Dean Shelton) – a telepath, Enola (Elena Finney) – a shaman, Duncan (Blake Bashoff
Blake Bashoff
Blake Warren Bashoff is an American television and motion picture actor, known for his role as Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening. He has also appeared in a number of guest roles on television series, including the ABC series Lost as Karl Martin.- Life and career :Bashoff was born in Philadelphia,...
) – a conjurer, Ben (Tac Fitzgerald) – a grad student, Eddie Mullen (Bug Hall
Bug Hall
Brandon "Bug" Hall is an American actor, acting teacher and musician.-Biography:Brandon Hall, nicknamed "Bug" by his family, was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 4, 1985. He is the second oldest in his family...
) – a witch lost 20 years ago, Ryan (James Immekus) – one of Leo's proudest students and Jen (Kimberlee Peterson
Kimberlee Peterson
Kimberlee Michelle Peterson is an American television and film actress.-Life and career:Peterson was born in Boise, Idaho, but was raised most of her life in Colorado. At the age of 4 she worked a bit on the show Perry Mason, and from the age of 10 she continued to gravitate towards an acting career...
) – one of Leo's proudest students.
Other students are: Herman (J. Anthony Woods) – a conjurer, Slick (Adam Hendershott
Adam Hendershott
Adam Hendershott is an American actor.Hendershott was born in Los Angeles County, California. He has appeared in a number of film and television roles, including Sydney White and Jack & Bobby,Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls....
) – a shapeshifter, Quentin (Mitchah Williams) and Sara (Linda Tran) – both telekinetic, Simon (Kenneth Schmidt) – a boy who used to pick on Duncan, and Dan Mullen (Dennis Flanagan
Dennis Flanagan
Dennis Flanagan was an editor of Scientific American starting in 1947.He worked at Scientific American for more than 30 years starting in 1947. He was married to author Ellen Raskin....
) – Eddie Mullen's older brother who died 20 years ago.
The location of Magic School was never mentioned and it was never mentioned how one was to get into the school, other than by magical teleportation (orbing, shimmering, etc.) or potion.
San Francisco Police Station
Andy TrudeauAndy Trudeau
Andrew "Andy" Trudeau is a fictional character on the WB television series Charmed. He is portrayed by T.W. King in the series, and portrayed by Chris Boyd in the unaired pilot.- Character's background :...
and Darryl Morris
Darryl Morris
This page is about a fictional character, for the radio presenter see Darryl Morris Darryl Morris is a fictional character on the WB television series Charmed. He was portrayed by Dorian Gregory.- Background :...
work as detective partners here. Although Andy is killed at the end of season 1, Darryl stays there and is promoted as Lieutenant in season 5.
Bay Mirror
Phoebe's workplace as a famous advice columnist since season 4. It is bought by young media mogul and millionaire Jason Dean, who later becomes Phoebe's boyfriend. She first found out about the Bay Mirror when she had to help a friend who she had told the boss that the girl that had worked there was sick but she really wasn't. The set used for the Mirror is the same as that used for the SFPD building. Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to...
Contacts with the Elders by Leo, Paige and Chris are often made on the top of the bridge since season 6.In season 7, this is where Leo "falls from grace" and becomes a mortal.
In season 8, Henry proposes to Paige here and she accepts.
"Up There"
The realm "up above" where the Elders, WhitelighterWhitelighter
A Whitelighter is a fictional character featured on the WB television series Charmed. These beings are former human mortals who are given a second chance at life in order to serve under an angelic group known as The Elders as guardian angels for good witches and other future...
s, and possibly other good beings stay or converge. It is not given an identifiable name in the series.
Among the Charmed Ones, Piper is the only one who has been to the Heavens many times, first at the end of season two, then when the Charmed Ones help the Elders vanquish the warlock Eames, and after Leo and Piper get married, they are welcomed by the Elders during the reception Up There. Piper also goes up there when she becomes the Earth Goddess in season five right after Leo became an Elder. Paige, meanwhile, never goes to the heavens, even though she is working as a Whitelighter.
The Underworld
The world of demons, monsters and evil beings. Its structure is completely chaotic. It first appears graphically in season two.Unknown places
There are certain unknown locations in the series, which exist outside the human world and the realms mentioned above. Such locations are the location of the Tribunal, the Fortress of the Fairy Tale Keeper and the location of the Avatars.The Demonic Wasteland
The world where all demons go after being vanquished. There, average demons are destroyed as they arrive, leaving only their powers, which manifest as a cloud of sapphire orbs. A snakelike monster (there may be more than one) prowls the wasteland as the primary predator, and it feeds on the demons' powers and essence for all eternity. Demons with souls (such as Cole Turner) are not destroyed upon entering, but are continuously pursued by the snake-monster. These demons may collect the powers of other demons that arrive. In the end of season 4, Cole is sent to the wasteland, where he gets powers from vanquished demons and eventually kills the snake-monster. The monster isn't picky about its food and will also devour non-demon beings (it tried to eat Phoebe).Buckland's Auction House
Prue's work place where Rex BucklandRex Buckland
Rex Buckland is a fictional character masquerading as the boss of Prue Halliwell and a Warlock teamed with nasty-girl warlock Hannah Webster on a mission to destroy her and her sisters that appeared as the first regular repeating adversaries of the Charmed Ones during the first half-season of the...
and Hannah Webster
Hannah Webster
Hannah Webster is a fictional character and Warlock that appeared on The WB television series, Charmed. Hannah was played by actress Leigh-Allyn Baker.- Character's background :Hannah is able to ignite fires with her breath, as well as to change her shape...
pretend to be owners of the Auction House in an attempt to get to the sisters' powers. After their vanquish, Prue remains there until the middle of the second season.
Quake
Piper's workplace during season one, where she is the head chef and manager, after she quit her job as a teller in a bank. Realising that working for someone is not her dream, she quits the job and opens P3. She again realises she loves cooking too much and opens her own restaurant.Paige's Apartment
The place where Paige lived in Early Season 4 before she moved into the Halliwell ManorHalliwell Manor
Halliwell Manor is a fictional house, an important setting for the WB television series Charmed. Members of the Halliwell family have owned the Manor property for four generations...
South Bay Social Services
When Paige first appears, she is working as a social worker assistant. Paige dreams about becoming a social worker, but the day she is finally promoted, she decides to quit in order to focus more on witchcraft (season five, a witch's tail part 2).San Francisco Memorial
The main hospital in the series. Where the characters go when injured. It is also the hospital where Piper died at after being shot in All Hell Breaks Loose. It is also the hospital where ChrisChris Halliwell
Christopher Perry "Chris" Halliwell is a fictional character on The WB television series Charmed. He is played by actor Drew Fuller. He is the son of Piper Halliwell and Leo Wyatt.- Character's background :...
was born.
415 Magazine
Prue's third workplace, after the Museum of Natural History and Bucklands Auction House. This is where she realizes her lifelong dream of becoming a professional photographer. Later on, two years after Prue's death, Phoebe, who has, by then, become a celebrity, is profiled by 415 and makes its cover and centerfold (season five).415 appeared twice in season eight: first, Piper's alter ego
Alter ego
An alter ego is a second self, which is believe to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. The term was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists...
-lookalike, Maya, appears on its cover. A few episodes later, the magazine approaches Piper for an article about P3.
Penthouse
When Cole is possessed by The SourceThe Source (Charmed)
The Source of All Evil is a fictional character on the WB television series Charmed, a demon who is the ruler of the underworld for the show's first 4 seasons...
, he and Phoebe move to the penthouse in order to weaken the Power of Three. Even after he comes back from the demonic wasteland, he still lives there. However, the penthouse doesn't appear again after he is vanquished permanently.