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Behind the Magic: How Encantadia’s Sang’gres Reflect Real Parent-Child Struggles

by Alexa Villano
July 30, 2025

From overprotection and abandonment to resilience and honor, the family dynamics of Terra, Deia, Adamus, and Flamarra show that even in a fantasy world, parenting challenges feel all too real

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre enters its second month and continues to unfold the story of the next generation of sang’gres — Terra, Deia, Adamus, and Flamarra — as they navigate not only their elemental destinies, but also their relationships with the parents who raised, protected, or at times, failed them.

While set in a magical realm, the emotional heart of the show remains grounded in something deeply familiar to many viewers: the complex, ever-evolving connection between parents and children. Through their stories, we see reflections of real-world parenting struggles — from overprotectiveness and generational trauma to single parenting and chosen families.

Terra: The Sang’gre Raised in the Mortal World

Terra’s story is almost the same as her cousin Lira’s, except she was born in the mortal world. After Theo’s death and Danaya’s disappearance, she grew up in the care of her adopted mom, Mona, and Lolo Javier.

Her growing-up years proved to be challenging, but Terra, like Danaya, has always been a champion of justice. After Lolo Javier was imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, Terra wanted vengeance. Her sense of justice sometimes puts her in trouble with her mother, Mona, who feels that she should let the police handle it. But Terra, always the stubborn one (much like her mother, Danaya), will still do what she feels is right and vows to use her powers for good.

Terra’s good heart makes her who she is. She is a loyal friend to Akiro and Dina and will do anything for Mona and Lolo Javier.

More than a champion of justice, Terra is also a fighter. She doesn’t let bullies get their way with her. She gave Cami, the daughter of the governor, a dose of her own medicine when she tried to hurt her. Terra also had some fun by using her powers to make Cami paranoid. It just goes to show that she will not tolerate being pushed around.

Clashes are normal

Terra’s relationship with Mona and Lolo Javier shows that, despite not being their real child, she loves them both. She owes them a debt of gratitude for raising her like their own and instilling the values that led her to her destiny as the protector of the district and later, the protector of Encantadia.

Clashes over decisions are part of the dynamic relationship between a child and her family members. It’s normal to have arguments, and there will always be different opinions. But in the end, it’s all about making the right decisions.

Adamus: The Honorable Sang’gre

Adamus, the only male sang’gre, is the child of Alena and Memfes, the late leader of the Gunikar tribe. Alena raised Adamus by herself after Memfes died in battle, making sure he was aware of his Adamyan heritage.

During one training, Adamus remembered his father, saying he hopes that Memfes would be proud of him. Although there are not many scenes shown, he is also a big brother to Armea, his sister, who became Queen of Sapiro. Armea is Alena’s daughter with Ybrahim.

During the battle, Adamus watched in horror as Mitena imprisoned Alena in a crystal. He vowed vengeance against Mitena for the disappearance of Alena and Armea.

Because of his anger towards Mitena after he and Flamarra attempted to kill her, Imaw, the wise leader of Adamya, had no choice but to remove his memory. Adamus was briefly taken care of by Bukag, one of Adamya’s elemental guardians, and continued to train him.

After Imaw returned his memory, Adamus was reunited with Flamarra, who initially thought he was dead. The cousins were captured by Mitena and her Mine-a-ve henchemen, and despite being in prison and tortured, they remain adamant to fight and reclaim Encantadia as they await Terra’s coming.

Honor for parents and yourself

The show is not yet halfway, but honor is a virtue that’s important in the case of Adamus. He’s not only bringing the legacy of his parents into his heart, but also what he has learned from the challenges he has gone through. The hardships he encountered, especially the disappearance of his mother Alena, toughened him to protect the people he loves, in this case his cousin Flamarra and the people of Adamya.

Alena’s parenting skills towards Adamus may look soft to many people out there, but it’s how Adamus made the most of it. Just like water, it’s flowy but deadly when forced upon.

Flamarra: The Sang’gre Whose Fire Was Tested

Of the four sang’gres, Flamarra is considered lucky to have her mother, Pirena, alive despite disappearing from Encantadia for 18 years in the story. In battle, Flamarra watched in horror as her father, Azulan, was killed before her eyes. She hid in the forest of Encantadia for many years after she thought her mother, Pirena, had left for the mortal world without her.

She and Adamus were the only surviving sang’gres, and they attempted to kill Mitena but failed. She also mourned Adamus’ alleged death and was trained by Soldarious in combat. When she encountered the Mine-a-ve general Ednu, who recognized her as sang’gre, Flamarra denied her identity and pretended not to know how to handle a sword.

When Ednu almost captured her, Pirena just in time rescued Flamarra from his clutches. Shocked to see her ada (mother) in front of her, Flamarra apologized to Pirena for almost giving up. Pirena told her that she will always be her daughter and that what’s in her heart is what ignites the fire in her to be the sang’gre that she is.

Flamarra endured all the physical, emotional, and psychological pain Mitena threw at her and Adamus, telling her that Pirena didn’t return for her because she was weak. But Flamarra, much like Pirena, told Mitena her mother was wise to her plan and that she would be back stronger than ever to fight her and the people of Mine-a-ve.

Courage comes from within

Flamarra may have her mother’s courage and spirit, but she’s also like any of us – feeling hopeless at times when things get tough. Problems will test relationships just like that of a mother and child. This is exemplified by Flamarra when she thought Pirena abandoned her, only to discover that Pirena returned despite the risk of death.

Parents teach their children to be wise as they face the battles of the real world. Courage appears when things are at their worst, and sometimes this ignites the flame even more to continue and survive.

Deia: The Sang’gre In Waiting

Deia’s story is only unraveling as the show continues. But what we know of Deia is that she grew up in Mine-a-ve and that she’s the daughter of Olgana, one of Mitena’s generals.

She always dreamed of being a warrior, much to Olgana’s objection. When she was young, Deia always had to beg her mother to teach her how to fight, and Olgana would say no. When the other Mine-a-ve people would tell Olgana to allow her to train, she would insist that she knows what’s best for Deia, even keeping secrets from her. As to what those secrets are, we have yet to find out.

Olgana is protective of Deia since she’s considered the princess in their tribe. But we also see that in one training, Olgana can be hard on Deia, reminding her of her purpose as a warrior.

When Deia intervened for Flamarra’s life, Olgana tried to step between her and Mitena. Although their relationship is hot and cold in the episodes we’ve seen, Olgana will do everything to protect Deia from harm, especially from Mitena.

So many questions

Deia and Olgana’s relationship is complex because of the secrets that Olgana keeps from her. There is always that instinct to protect Deia from harm, to the point, as they say in Filipino, “nakakasakal na.”

Parents need to let their children grow and learn from their environment and mistakes. If they let their children experience what’s around them, they will know what to do and be open to what they will feel is right and wrong.

A family that’s not perfect

In the end, Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre reminds us that even in fantaserye or in the real world, parenting is never perfect but powerful. And in every clash, sacrifice, and act of love, the bond between parent and child continues to shape the future, sometimes even the fate of kingdoms.