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Elias Ainsworth Anime Figures

<p><strong>Elias Ainsworth</strong> is a nonhuman mage and one of the central characters of The Ancient Magus' Bride. He purchases Chise Hatori at auction, intending to make her his apprentice and eventual bride in <strong>The Ancient Magus Bride</strong>.</p> <h2>Elias Ainsworth as mage and inhuman being</h2> <p>Intelligent but emotionally inexperienced, Elias understands magic more easily than human attachment. His possessiveness and jealousy come from fear of losing Chise and an inability to name his own feelings.</p> <h3>Ancient magic, jealousy, and learning from Chise</h3> <p>Elias commands powerful ancient magic, transforms his body, communicates with fae, and carries the skull-like head of a creature whose true species remains uncertain. His relationship with Chise gradually shifts from ownership toward mutual learning, forcing both characters to establish boundaries and a more equal bond.</p>