The ritual dagger is a magical dagger that is required to perform the ritual to strip demonic powers. Parker Caine acquired the dagger from his father's possessions sometime after Alastor was vanquished, before it was passed on to Abigael Jameson-Caine during her reign as the Demon Overlord. The Blade of Clarity is the mother of this dagger.
History[]
At some point after leaving to find himself in "The Source Awakens", Parker Caine came into possession of the dagger from the vanquished Alistair Caine's belongings. He attempted to use the ritual in "Past is Present" to strip his half-sister, Abigael Jameson-Caine, of her demonic powers, but she was able to retain them due to having eaten an apple from the hallowed tree in Sacred Grove.
In "Needs to Know", Abigael was approached by Macy Vaughn who wanted help in removing her demonic powers - in hopes that this would aid in restoring the Power of Three which had been rendered dormant after the Vera-Vaughn Charmed Ones had their auras stripped in "Safe Space". She escorted Macy down to the dungeon, revealing to Macy that Parker was alive as he was the only being that knew where the ritual dagger was that was needed. Abigael threatened Parker, even telekinetically flinging him up against the ceiling of his cell, before Macy said that she would speak with him. Later, after having obtained the dagger, Abigael performed the demonic ritual to strip Macy of her demon powers.
In "Sudden Death", Maggie Vera was sure that Abigael had used the dagger to do something to Macy in order to prevent the Vera-Vaughn Charmed Ones from recovering the Power of Three. However, to be sure, she needed the dagger to perform a provenance spell. So, while under the pretense of asking Abigael for help in dispelling Jordan Chase's family curse, Maggie used an influencer spell on Abigael's henchwoman to take her to where the dagger was kept - the same dungeon where Parker was imprisoned.
Parker wanted to talk to Maggie, but Maggie just wanted to find the dagger, which Parker stated was hidden behind a pipe in a secret compartment. Unfortunately, Abigael caught on to what Maggie had planned, and snatched the dagger from Maggie, believing she wanted to use it to strip Parker of his powers so they could be together. Maggie explained her belief that Abigael had done something to block the Power of Three, a statement Abigael found amusing, since, as she gladly explained, she didn't do anything of the sort. She willingly allowed Maggie to perform her spell, but demanded she return the dagger once finished, and to then leave.
In "The Enemy of My Frenemy", at his behest, Abigael deprived Parker of his demonic powers with the dagger, making him a mortal.
In "The Storm Before the Calm", Abigael revealed to Macy that mother if this dagger is Blade of Clarity.
Trivia[]
- In "The Enemy of My Frenemy", Parker told Maggie that his father had the dagger, which implies that after his death, Parker found this item in his belongings.
- In "The Storm Before the Calm", Abigael reveals to Macy that the Blade of Clarity is the mother of this dagger. This statement's exact meaning is not entirely clear. She might have meant that the ritual dagger was created based on the Blade of Clarity, with a modified function of taking powers instead of transferring them. It could also imply that the dagger was literally forged from the Blade of Clarity. Additionally, this relationship might suggest that the Blade of Clarity's fundamental magic served as the source or inspiration for the ritual dagger's abilities. This hierarchical connection implies that the Blade of Clarity is a more powerful or foundational artifact from which the dagger derives its specific functions.
- When, in the third season, Macy wished to regain her demon powers, it is unclear why, instead of looking for a new blade, she and Abigael did not use this dagger.
- It is likely due to the fact that this dagger is seemingly used to strip or transfer all demonic powers from one vessel to the next, whereas the Blade of Clarity is able to restore magic to its rightful place. Presumably, if they had used the ritual dagger, this would mean that Abigael would have had to had given up her own demonic powers as well, instead of simply returning Macy's. It could also be possible that Godric stole the dagger when he escaped after Abigael regained the throne.
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