Maid Marian

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“

My silence is the only thing keeping my family safe.

”

—Marian to Princess Leia ^src

Maid Marian, also known as Shackled Woman, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts in the nineteenth episode of the second season. She is portrayed by guest star Christie Laing, and does not have a Storybrooke counterpart.

Maid Marian is based on the character of the same name from the ballad "Robin Hood".

History

Before First Curse

Marian falls in love with a thief named Robin Hood and later runs away with him. This angers the Sheriff of Nottingham, who harbors feelings for Marian and blames Robin Hood for stealing her away. While she is heavily pregnant and very ill, Robin Hood risks his life by breaking into the castle of the Dark One, Rumplestiltskin, to steal a healing wand. He escapes after the castle maid, Belle, takes pity on him. With the wand in his possession, Robin Hood successfully restores Marian to full health. Happily, the lovers regroup as a stray arrow aimed by Rumplestiltskin nearly hits them; forcing the two to flee on horseback. ("Lacey")

Sometime after giving birth to a son, Roland, Marian gains knowledge about Snow White's hideout. When questioned by the Queen, she refuses to divulge the bandit's location. For her noncompliance, the Queen then orders Marian to be captured and executed tomorrow. As the royal walks away, Marian expresses pity for the Queen; believing she is cruel due to being without a family and not having love in her life. The Queen snaps that Marian knows nothing about her wants or desires, and instead takes satisfaction in her prisoner's upcoming death. Later, Marian is displayed to local villagers as an example of what happens to those who assist Snow White. Imprisoned in the Queen's castle, she spends a night in jail before being sentenced to execution in the morning. It is not known what occurred after this event, but Robin Hood blames himself for Marian's death by having "putting her in harm's way during the job". ("Quite a Common Fairy," "Witch Hunt," "Snow Drifts," "A Tale of Two Sisters")

• Alternate Timeline

While spending the night as a prisoner in the Queen's castle, Marian sees another woman, Princess Leia, hauled into the cell next to hers. Marian relates fears about never seeing her family again and that perhaps they already think she is already dead. She tells Leia they are set to be executed in the morning, so the latter breaks both of them out of the prison. They succeed in leaving and regrouping with Prince Charles and Prince Charming only to witness Snow White's faux execution. Later, Prince Charles expresses concerns to Princess Leia about saving Marian since she was supposed to die, and her existence may alter other people's lives. To solve the issue, Princess Leia intends to haul Marian with them to the future. When Marian learns of this, she is suspicious and resistant until being knocked out. After successfully opening a portal, all three return to present time. ("There's No Place Like Home")

After Second Curse

In the present, Marian takes refuge in the diner, but becomes frightened upon seeing Regina, who she still recalls as the Queen. With the help of Princess Leia, whose actual name is Emma, she is reintroduced to a kinder Regina. Suddenly, Robin Hood spots Marian, and she happily reunites with both him and their son, Roland. ("There's No Place Like Home")

After regaining her family, Marian is led out of the diner by Robin Hood where he introduces her to Regina. In shock, she figures out that her husband and Regina are together. Marian, only knowing Regina as the Evil Queen, is horrified that Robin Hood would let Roland around a person like her. In the midst of this, David, Henry, Hook and Mary Margaret exit to witness the confrontation. A concerned Mary Margaret asks Regina if she is all right. Appalled that someone is being kind to the Queen, Marian declares Regina is a monster. Putting an end to the terse situation, Marian picks up Roland and walks away as Regina departs in the opposite direction. The next morning, a snow monster rampages through town. In the forest, Marian, Robin Hood and Little John are joined by David, Emma and Hook when the beast approaches them. While Emma's magic attack provokes the monster into knocking everyone unconscious, a previously absent Marian rushes forward with an aimed bow, but she too is pushed down by the massive creature. From behind a tree, Regina walks up to the snow golem. Desperate, Marian pleads for help, but Regina wordlessly looks at her and teleports away when the monster moves ahead. Just before she is crushed by the beast's colossal foot, Regina obliterates the being into ash. As everyone else awakens since being knocked out, a surprised Marian wonders if Regina is not a monster after all. Regina echoes the statement, and then formally welcomes her to Storybrooke before teleporting out of sight. ("A Tale of Two Sisters")

During a stroll, Marian accompanies Robin Hood and Roland as they show her around town. Of all the places their son enjoys going to, Roland names the ice cream parlor and asks his mother if they can go there now. Marian agrees and the family of three head into Any Given Sundae where a blonde woman serves rocky road ice cream to Robin Hood and Roland. After being introduced to Marian, the woman gives her an ice cream cone, free of charge, as a town welcome. Secretly, a freezing spell has been added by the woman into the frozen treat, which Marian unknowingly consumes. At the mayoral office, Marian, Robin Hood and Roland attend a town meeting for Mary Margaret's first conference as the new mayor. While Mary Margaret assures the residents that the ice wall blocking the town perimeter, and the creator of it, Elsa, are not dangerous, Marian collapses as one of her hair strands turns white. Later, as Marian is unconscious and slowly freezing to death, Regina is called over by Robin Hood to check his wife's condition. However, Elsa states only an act of true love can break the spell. Robin Hood attempts to do so, but it fails. With little time to spare, Emma searches for the culprit. Regina informs Robin Hood that Marian will die once the spell reaches her heart, so he grants his permission for her to do whatever it takes to save his wife. Before this happens, Robin Hood admits he loves Regina, though still bound to his marriage vows. To halt the spell, Regina takes out Marian's heart and places in a box for safekeeping until they find a cure. ("Rocky Road")

Family

Marian

Robin Hood/Robin Hood

Roland/Roland

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Notes:

• Solid lines denote blood relationships
• Dashed lines denote marriage

Trivia

• The name "Marian" is of English origin derived from the Medieval French diminutive of "Marie" and itself derived from the Hebrew name "Miryam".

Appearances

Once Upon a Time: Season Two
"Broken":	"We Are Both":	"Lady of the Lake":	"The Crocodile":	"The Doctor":	"Tallahassee":	"Child of the Moon":	"Into the Deep":	"Queen of Hearts":	"The Cricket Game":	"The Outsider":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent
"In the Name of the Brother":	"Tiny":	"Manhattan":	"The Queen Is Dead":	"The Miller's Daughter":	"Welcome to Storybrooke":	"Selfless, Brave and True":	"Lacey":	"The Evil Queen":	"Second Star to the Right":	"And Straight On 'Til Morning":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Appears	Absent	Absent	Absent

Once Upon a Time: Season Three
"The Heart of the Truest Believer":	"Lost Girl":	"Quite a Common Fairy":	"Nasty Habits":	"Good Form":	"Ariel":	"Dark Hollow":	"Think Lovely Thoughts":	"Save Henry":	"The New Neverland":	"Going Home":
Absent	Absent	Mentioned	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent
"New York City Serenade":	"Witch Hunt":	"The Tower":	"Quiet Minds":	"It's Not Easy Being Green":	"The Jolly Roger":	"Bleeding Through":	"A Curious Thing":	"Kansas":	"Snow Drifts":	"There's No Place Like Home":
Absent	Mentioned	Mentioned	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Appears	Appears

Once Upon a Time: Season Four
"A Tale of Two Sisters":	"White Out":	"Rocky Road":	"The Apprentice":	"Breaking Glass":	"Family Business":	"The Snow Queen":	"Smash the Mirror":	"Fall":	"Shattered Sight":	"Heroes and Villains":
Appears	Mentioned	Appears	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent
"Darkness on the Edge of Town":	"Unforgiven":	"Enter the Dragon":	"Poor Unfortunate Soul":	"Best Laid Plans":	"Heart of Gold":	"Sympathy for the De Vil":	"Lily":	"Mother":	"Operation Mongoose Part 1":	"Operation Mongoose Part 2":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent

Template:SpecialAppearances Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.

• Marian appears in Henry's storybook  in "A Tale of Two Sisters".