Board Thread:Rant and Rave/@comment-25926288-20170724184844

Arguably, these arcs cultivated the biggest mysteries and more powerful characters in the show's canon.

Season 4/6

The Author was fully introduced as appointed by Merlin to record stories with a magical quill that makes the illustrations as well.

Origin: Merlin, but he never addressed it or why he had a mansion full of books.

Purpose: Unknown.

Flaws/Limitations: Limited by fate, the laws of magic, and suggested to not overwrite free-will....no punishment now that Apprentice is dead.

Season 5

The Dark One stems from a corrupted user of the Holy Grail.

Origin: Holy Grail via Nimue

Purpose: Acts as major antagonist for 6 seasons and Rumple still hasn't let the darn thing go.

Flaws/Limitations: A lot of power at the cost of losing the light/love in their lives. Typically, tethered to the Holy Grail.

Main Issue: Much is unknown and it still is around without being addressed much at all.

Season 6

The Savior was present right from the start, but seaosn 6 delved into its mythology. It never says why Emma seems to be the focal Savior for major prophecy over others or anything.

Origin: Emissary of the Light, otherwise unknown

Purpose: Balance to the Darkness

Flaws/Limitations: Has great light magic, is fated to die after they "save the day".

Main issue: Aladdin's fate was to die after much bloodshed, but he snipped it away and became powerless. However, nothing came of his story or Rumple's role as the Savior. No relation to Emma's Savior.

Which is your least favorite? Which was well done? If you could pick, which would you want to get more expert-level development? 