Princess Eilonwy

"I took my destiny into my own hands. I'm not a damsel in distress, thank you. I can rescue myself."

Princess Eilonwy, or Eilonwy is a princess from the Enchanted Forest.Her castle was attacked a few years before the series by The Great Horned King and she escaped the terror. She met Robin Hood and she learned to fight with a sword, eventually becoming the independent, selfless and conniving young woman she is.

She is the Enchanted Forest Counterpart of Alaina Braddix.

She appears in Baby Cade's story Princes and Thieves.

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History
3 Years before the first curse was cast, Eilonwy lived with her parents in their castle. One night, the castle is attacked by The Great Horned King and Eilonwy barely escapes. She runs into the forest and comes across the Merry Men. She gives her story and is provided with shelter and protection on the condition that she cut her hair and pass as a boy.She is taught how to use a sword and a bow. 3 years later, when she believes she's ready to face the Great Horned King, Regina casts the spell.

During The Curse
A third curse is cast by The Great Horned King, this time, leaving everyone with their memories but all of their magic possessions are missing.

Eilonwy appears in Storybrooke as Alaina, who inherited a bookstore from her deceased parents.

In Storybrooke, she must find a way to defeat the Great Horned King, as it is revealed magic is unaffective towards him. This is the result of a special amulet.