Amarice is a
fictional characterA character is the representation of a person in a narrative or dramatic work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr through its Latin transcription character, the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its...
in the popular TV series
Xena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior Princess is an American television series, a supernatural adventure that aired from September 4, 1995 until May 21, 2001. The series was created in 1995 by writer-director-producer Robert Tapert under his production tag, Renaissance Pictures with later co-executive producers being...
. She is portrayed by the
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actress
Jennifer SkyJennifer Sky aka. Jennifer Sky Band is an American actress. She's best known for the roles of Amarice and Cleopatra on the hit cult television series Xena: Warrior Princess and Cleopatra 2525...
. Amarice joins
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and
GabrielleGabrielle is a fictional character in Xena: Warrior Princess, played by Renée O'Connor. She is referred to, by fans, as the Battling Bard of Potidaea...
towards the end of Season 4 and was due to become a permanent companion. But early in Season 5, Sky won the lead role in
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and Amarice was killed off to let her go.
Character history
Amarice is a disobedient Amazon who appears to be partly responsible for the death of
EphinyEphiny is a fictional character from the hit television series Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. She is portrayed by actress Danielle Cormack.-History:Ephiny is a trusted Amazon warrior in the tribe led by Queen Melosa....
,
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of the Amazons, by refusing to follow orders. Amarice's strong-will is tested when she searches out
GabrielleGabrielle is a fictional character in Xena: Warrior Princess, played by Renée O'Connor. She is referred to, by fans, as the Battling Bard of Potidaea...
to return the Amazon Queen to her tribe. Being bent on vengeance against
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for killing Ephiny, she believes an Amazon Queen should be prepared to fight and kill her enemies. After giving her Right of Caste to Chilapa, Gabrielle and
XenaXena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995-1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
leave the tribe with their new companion, Amarice. When captured by
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troops, along with
EliEli is a fictional character from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. He is portrayed by American actor Timothy Omundson.-The Devi:...
, Gabrielle and Xena, she is defiant and nearly loses her life because of it. However, she manages to escape with Eli whilst Xena and Gabrielle face crucifixion.
Amarice returns with Eli and
JoxerJoxer is a fictional character in the syndicated television series Xena: Warrior Princess. He was played by American actor Ted Raimi.-Fictional character biography:...
to reclaim Xena and Gabrielle's bodies from the
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. When her friends are resurrected by Eli with assistance from angellic
CallistoCallisto is a fictional character in the fantasy TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She features as the most frequently recurring villainess on that show. She also makes appearances on three episodes of the parent show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys...
, she travels with them for a while. However, when they visit the tribe of the Northern Amazons, Amarice's secret is revealed by the Amazon mystic Chi'ah; Amarice is not a true Amazon. Although Gabrielle tells Amarice that this makes no difference to their friendship, Amarice decides to remain with the Northern Amazons to learn more about their ways. Amarice dies in battle while defending the tribe..
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