The following is a list of recurring characters in the animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders.
(For the other characters, see the list of episodic characters.)
Gwen with Drake, Sunstar, Fallon with Moondance, and Kale with Grimm in "Dreamfields"
Lead characters[]
Princess Gwenevere[]
Gwenevere, Princess of Avalon (also known as Starla in the international version) is the show's titular main heroine and protagonist, voiced by Kerry Butler and Jean Louisa Kelly. An inexperienced daughter of Queen Anya and King Jared from the kingdom's royal family, she is the newest Jewel Rider and the current leader of this group of young female magic users in the time of great trouble. Gwen is gorgeous, intelligent, and always looking for an adventure and romance. As the series begins, Gwen lives in the Crystal Palace and waits to become the next Queen of Avalon once she comes of age. Taking up the sacred Sun Stone and bonding with the amazing flying unicorn named Sunstar, she now leads them on an heroic Jewel Quest against the forces of evil and the unstable wild magic so she can fulfil her destiny as the savior of Avalon.
Fallon[]
Fallon is as a tough yet graceful warrior-scout member of the Jewel Riders, voiced by Deborah Allison. An athletic and skilled nature-lover, often described as a tomboy more in the style of the Wolf Pack, she is a known no-nonsense scout expert, well-paired with for her best friend and trusted steed, the incredible unicorn princess named Moondance. The two are bonded with the Moon Stone, an Enchanted Jewel using the power of the Moon that can create and dispel illusions. Fallon will fearlessly leap into any danger to protect Princess Gwenevere and for a chance to fight evil directly.
Tamara[]
Tamara is a gorgeous and compassionate Jewel Rider, voiced by Laura Dean. Practical and wise, Tamara is a wonderful musician and songwriter who learns the magic of music and already had been a Jewel Rider with her very close friend Fallon for some time before Gwen joined them. She uses the ruby red Heart Stone, the stone of healing that also allows her to talk to all animals. With her great love of animals, she is also head of the Crystal Palace's animal magic nursery, responsible for raising baby animals. In the second season, Tamara becomes bonded with the uniquely magical unicorn named Shadowsong.
Kale[]
Kale, Princess of Avalon is the antagonist of the first season and one of the two main villains of the second season, voiced by Corinne Orr. A banished member of royal family now dwelling in a remote Castle Thornwood, she is a very beautiful woman but just as selfish and cruel. Princess Kale is a twin sister of Anya and Gwenevere's aunt. Using the extremely powerful Dark Stone and aided by her animal minions Rufus and Twig and the dragon Grimm, she ruthlessly seeks to master all magic and rule Avalon forever. This is the first time since the defeat of Morgana and the ancient wizards that the kingdom is under the threat of such an evil power. The Jewel Riders must defeat her before she can steal the Crown Jewels and destroy her former teacher Merlin, whom Kale hates above all and meanwhile has him held trapped inside the Wild Magic.
Other main characters[]
Good[]
- Merlin is an ancient, eternal wizard who for over a thousand years has dedicated himself to preserving the goodness of Avalon after defeating the evil wizards led by Morgana. Now exiled into the Wild Magic by Lady Kale, he entrusts the newest generation of his students the Jewel Riders to overcome the dark powers and rescue him, but he himself is ready to do anything to save the kingdom from Kale.
- Archie is a highly intelligent, talking magic animal that accompanies the Jewel Riders on their quest to save Avalon and rescue his master Merlin. Since Merlin's disappearance, Archie has stayed close to the girls, especially Tamara, becoming their friend and adviser.
- Sunstar is a winged white unicorn who becomes bonded with Princess Gwenevere. She quickly becomes Gwen’s best friend, faithful companion, and confidant.
- Moondance is a mighty unicorn princess closely bonded with her rider and inseparable friend Fallon. She is very gentle and brings but these same qualities in Fallon, who often has a tough exterior.
- Shadowsong is one of the magic animals of the Jewel Riders. He is a special friend of Tamara and her mount through most of the show's second season.
- Drake is the remarkably handsome, adventurous, brave and strong leader of The Pack, a band of large-wolf-riding young knights who serve as protectors of the Great Forests as well as defenders of the Crystal Palace. He rides a great wolf is named Thunderbolt and a big crush on Princess Gwenevere.
- Ian is a strikingly good-looking but very mysterious young man who harbors a terrifying secret. He becomes Drake's rival for the heart of Princess Gwenevere and her sworn protector.
Evil[]
- Morgana is a mysterious and otherworldly beautiful former leader of the evil ancient wizards. Once defeated by Merlin, she has been gone for the past 1,000 years. In the second season, the powerful and vicious sorceress returns with a vengeance, teaming up with Lady Kale against the Jewel Riders in the search for the long-lost Wizard Jewels.
- Grimm is a large and mean dragon who is Lady Kale's devoted darling companion. Grimm is capable of breathing fire and Kale's vehicle of choice is a "Dragon Wagon" in which she is carried by him across the skies of Avalon.
- Rufus and Twig are Lady Kale's other magic animal stooges, a duo of wily dweasel (dino-weasel) brothers bonded to her with the Dark Stone. With their ability for sniffing out magic, they work as magic jewel detectors in addition to their job of spying on the Jewel Riders.
Recurring characters[]
Humans[]
- Anya is the love
ly and noble Queen of Avalon, married to King Jared. She is also the former wielder of the Sun Stone, paired with the tigress Wintermane before passing it over to her daughter Princess Gwenevere, and today still strives to keep peace and harmony in the kingdom threatened by her power-hungry sister Lady Kale.
- Jared is the strong and benevolent King of Avalon, the husband of Queen Anya and father of Princess Gwenevere. A former Pack rider paired with his great wolf Goliath, Jared is respected by the people and aims to keep the land in harmony with the power of goodness.
- Josh and Max, the other members of the Pack.
- Batton is a young lord of the kingdom of Avalon who fancies Gwenevere.
- The Outlaws are a group bandits that roam Avalon led by Civello, helping Kale in her bid to power.
Magic animals and other creatures[]
- Arienda and the Faery Wraiths
- Cleo the unicorn
- Gliders of the Wild Magic
- Guardian of the Magic
- Kit the prism fox
- Spike the panther
- Sugar the dragon
- Travel Trees and Grandfather Tree
- Thunderbolt the wolf
Groups[]
- Ancient wizards
- Baby animals
- Jewel Riders
- Royal family
- The Pack
- Unicorns
- Guards of the Crystal Palace
Episodic characters[]
- Main article: List of episodic characters
See also[]
External links[]
- Characters guide at The Jewel Riders Archive
- List of characters at Wikipedia
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