Arella
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Angela Roth, commonly called Arella is a fictional character from DC Comics
. She is the pacifist mother of the superhero
empath Raven
in the Teen Titans comics and animated universe. She is the wife of Trigon
the demon, who seduced her in human form in order to produce someone who would later serve as his portal to Earth.
, Angela Roth was a depressed, aimless teenager who fell in with occultists who goaded her to participate in a secret ceremony to appeal to Trigon
, who was to manifest in the earth-plane. Although she knew Trigon was a demon
by origin, she thought Trigon's human form was authentic. When she realized Trigon's true form, it was too late and Trigon raped her. After she was impregnated by Trigon, Arella attempted to kill herself with pills in an abandoned alleyway. Instead of dying, however, she was taken to the Temple Azarath
, located between all dimensions. It was there that she was taught pacifism and had her named changed to Arella (which meant Messenger Angel to the Azarathians).
Soon after giving birth to Raven, she gave up her care to Azar, the high priestess. She rarely saw her for quite some time, but took over guardianship of Raven upon Azar's death when Raven was about ten years old.
When Raven was eighteen years old, she fled Azarath to seek help from Earth's heroes to stop Trigon's invasion. This resulted in the New Teen Titans. Raven briefly returned to Azarath, asking her mother for help. Arella refused and sent her back to Earth. When Raven was being held as a prisoner by Trigon, Arella decided to leave Azarath to help her teammates rescue her. Soon after, Trigon was sealed away in another dimension. Arella agreed to go along with him in an attempt to block him from returning through the portal.
Some time later, Raven finally gave in to her father's control. Arella was transported to Azarath, which was promptly destroyed by Trigon's minions. She was among the only survivors. Arella followed the Teen Titans to Earth in order to help them in their fight against Trigon. She watched as Raven was used to destroy her father and then vanish.
Arella travelled the world, trying to find her daughter. When she finally found her, they were both taken prisoner by cultists, under the control of Brother Blood
. After spending some time with her daughter in Blood's fortress, they were freed by the Teen Titans.
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. She is the pacifist mother of the superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
empath Raven
Raven (comics)
Raven is a fictional superheroine who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a special insert in DC Comics Presents #26 , and was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez...
in the Teen Titans comics and animated universe. She is the wife of Trigon
Trigon (comics)
Trigon is a fictional demon, a comic book character published by DC Comics. Trigon first appeared in New Teen Titans #2 and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
the demon, who seduced her in human form in order to produce someone who would later serve as his portal to Earth.
Fictional character biography
Born in Gotham CityGotham City
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, Angela Roth was a depressed, aimless teenager who fell in with occultists who goaded her to participate in a secret ceremony to appeal to Trigon
Trigon
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, who was to manifest in the earth-plane. Although she knew Trigon was a demon
Demon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
by origin, she thought Trigon's human form was authentic. When she realized Trigon's true form, it was too late and Trigon raped her. After she was impregnated by Trigon, Arella attempted to kill herself with pills in an abandoned alleyway. Instead of dying, however, she was taken to the Temple Azarath
Azarath
Azarath is a fictional dimension featured in the Teen Titans comic book series and animated series. It is the birthplace of the character Raven.-Fictional history:...
, located between all dimensions. It was there that she was taught pacifism and had her named changed to Arella (which meant Messenger Angel to the Azarathians).
Soon after giving birth to Raven, she gave up her care to Azar, the high priestess. She rarely saw her for quite some time, but took over guardianship of Raven upon Azar's death when Raven was about ten years old.
When Raven was eighteen years old, she fled Azarath to seek help from Earth's heroes to stop Trigon's invasion. This resulted in the New Teen Titans. Raven briefly returned to Azarath, asking her mother for help. Arella refused and sent her back to Earth. When Raven was being held as a prisoner by Trigon, Arella decided to leave Azarath to help her teammates rescue her. Soon after, Trigon was sealed away in another dimension. Arella agreed to go along with him in an attempt to block him from returning through the portal.
Some time later, Raven finally gave in to her father's control. Arella was transported to Azarath, which was promptly destroyed by Trigon's minions. She was among the only survivors. Arella followed the Teen Titans to Earth in order to help them in their fight against Trigon. She watched as Raven was used to destroy her father and then vanish.
Arella travelled the world, trying to find her daughter. When she finally found her, they were both taken prisoner by cultists, under the control of Brother Blood
Brother Blood
Brother Blood is the name of two fictional comic book characters in the DC Universe. The first Brother Blood debuted in New Teen Titans vol. 1 #21 , and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.-First Blood:...
. After spending some time with her daughter in Blood's fortress, they were freed by the Teen Titans.
Television
- In the Teen Titans animated series, Arella makes a short appearance in the episode "The Prophecy" voiced by Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenVirginia Madsen is an American actress and documentary film producer. She came to fame during the 1980s, having appeared in several films aimed at a teenage audience...
. When Raven escapes to AzarathAzarathAzarath is a fictional dimension featured in the Teen Titans comic book series and animated series. It is the birthplace of the character Raven.-Fictional history:...
, her home dimension, she encounters her mother tending to a whole flock of doves. Raven begs her mother to help her prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled, but Arella (echoing SladeDeathstrokeDeathstroke the Terminator , originally simply the Terminator, and known by the Teen Titans as Slade, is a fictional character, a supervillain and sometimes antihero in the DC Comics Universe. He is a mercenary and assassin who first appeared in The New Teen Titans #2...
, albeit in a much kinder tone) tells her that it is no use, that Raven's destiny was chosen at her birth and it is a destiny she must carry out, like it or not. It is then revealed that Azarath has already been destroyed (or from the look of the city, deserted at least), and that Arella may be dead—although this is debatable—having given her daughter her last words through a telepathic voice-mail of sorts. Azarath and its people were restored along with Earth when Trigon was defeated.
Miscellaneous
- In issue 44 of the Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go! is a comic book series that was published by DC Comics. It is based on the 2003 animated TV series Teen Titans which is itself loosely based on the team that starred in the popular 1980s comic The New Teen Titans. The series was written by J...
comic book series, Raven is seen traveling back to Azarath once again, with the entire city fully restored. Raven makes a point of visiting Arella to discuss with her why she is now free to feel.