Pontifex Magicus

Overview

“Wizards, enemies abound! Arm yourselves for a major incident!”
— The Pontifex Magicus to two wizards, "All Wizards Are Liars"

The Pontifex Magicus is the leader of the wizards in Mysterium and the father of Kreel.

History

History[]

Background[]

The Pontifex Magicus originated from the realm of Mysterium, where he became a very well known wizard. In his youth, the wizard Xalaxar gave the Pontifex a goose that was supposed to lay golden eggs. However, it only laid soft-boiled eggs, leading to the Pontifex to despise Xalaxar.[2] At some point, he would enchant a handkerchief that would protect dangerous objects from falling into the wrong hands.[3] Later in his life, he had a daughter named Kreel, who left their homeland after the Merge. At some point in time, he gifted the handkerchief to Reginald Slitherbottom.[3]

Dragons Rising, Season 3[]

The Hollow Ones[]

While staying in Abracalabria, the Pontifex Magicus and other wizards were hollowed by an unknown threat during a spectral invasion.

In hope of receiving information about an entrance to the Underworld, Ras, Arin and Sora travelled to Abracalabria, where - according to Lord Ras - the Pontifex Magicus resided as someone who would be in the know. After entering the city, the trio saw the Pontifex wandering around, but in a condition that wouldn't allow him to talk to them, as he was hollowed shortly before the first spectral invasion operated by Kur.

Chaos Reigns[]

The Pontifex was finally unhollowed along with the rest of Abracalabria after Thunderfang was defeated by the ninja.

Dragons Rising, Season 4[]

All Wizards Are Liars[]


The Summit[]


Dangerous Connections[]


Relationships

Relationships[]

Family[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Appearances

Appearances[]

Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]

Season 3[]

Crossroads' Crosstalk[]

Season 4[]

Etymology

Etymology[]

The Latin words "pontifex magicus" can be translated to "magical bridge constructor". In Ancient Rome, "pontifex" was a priest responsible for maintaining the bridge between humans and the gods and the highest office in Roman religion.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • His name is a reference to the title given to the Pope in the real world, who is called "Pontifex Maximus".
  • He uses a shorter version of the beard design of Levo and Yang, the same eyebrows design as Levo as well as the same hair design as Milton Dyer. His headwear is similar to the helmets worn by the Imperium Guards.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Design variants[]

Season 3[]

Season 4[]

Translations

Translations[]

Language Name
Arabic البونتيفيكس ماجيكوس
Chinese (Simplified) 麦基克斯大祭司
French Pontife Magicus
Japanese ポンティフェックス・マジカス
Korean 폰타팩스 매지커스
Spanish (Latin America) Pontífice Magicus
Pontifex Magicus (Season 4)
Spanish (Spain) Pontifex Magicus


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