Tina Minoru is a Master of the Mystic Arts of Kamar-Taj and Master of the Hong Kong Sanctum.
Biography
Retrieving the Dark Scepter
- "It's not the Mystic, it's the Dark Scepter itself. It not only feeds off the physical light, it pulls all light from within while also amplifying doubt and fear."
- ―Minoru to the Masters of the Mystic Arts[src]
Daniel Drumm and Minoru arriving to assist Wong and Kaecilius
Minoru and Daniel Drumm, two Masters of the Mystic Arts arrived at the Kamar-Taj to assist Wong and Kaecilius track down the Witch who had stolen a powerful relic. Minoru, Drumm and Wong later arrived to find an unconscious Kaecilius who had been beaten by the thief and had underestimated the Staffs power.
Later at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the group confronted the thief and after a grueling battle with their combined efforts they were able to overpower her and claim the Scepter.[1]
Attack on the Sanctums
Reunion with the Ancient One
Minoru with Sol Rama, the Ancient One and Daniel Drumm
As the Master of the Hong Kong Sanctum, Minoru had a meeting with the Ancient One, Daniel Drumm and Sol Rama in Kamar-Taj. The Ancient One stopped the meeting as Karl Mordo wished to talk with her.[2]
Battle at the Hong Kong Sanctum
Minoru and others Sorcerers listening to Wong
At the Hong Kong Sanctum, Minoru and others Masters of the Mystic Arts were ordered by Wong to prepare for battle against Kaecilius and the Zealots. Despite their best efforts, the Masters were defeated and the Sanctum was destroyed, leaving the Earth vulnerable to Dormammu. However, Doctor Strange activated the Eye of Agamotto, causing time to reverse and stopping the death of many Masters at the Hong Kong Sanctum, including Minoru.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Master Sorcerer: As the Master of the Hong Kong Sanctum, Minoru is a powerful member of the Master of the Mystic Arts, possessing a high level of mastery of the mystic arts, which she uses to defend her native reality. With the help of numerous mystical artifacts and relics, in addition to her astral powers, Minoru is able to gain access to a multitude of mystical powers.
Equipment
- Quarterstaff: A staff-like baton used by the Masters of the Mystic Arts for combat and magic.
- Sling Ring: A mystical object which enables the wearer to open a fiery portal to another location.
Relationships
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Behind the Scenes
- This character is officially named Tina Minoru, as seen in the film credits, Doctor Strange Prelude, The Art of Doctor Strange, and Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Doctor Strange.
- However, a different version of Tina Minoru was introduced in Runaways. In August 2017, showrunner Josh Schwartz has stated that the series will not acknowledge Minoru's appearance in Doctor Strange: "She was only named in the credits so it's nothing that really affects us."[3]
- Most of Minoru's scenes were cut from the final release of Doctor Strange.
