Tara

Tara is one of the five protagonists of the Brazilian comic book series W.i.t.c.h. (or W.I.T.C.H., as it is commonly known). She is the member of the group who controls the power of water, one of the five classical elements that form the basis of the Witches' superpowers.

Powers and Abilities

Tara's primary superpower is hydrokinesis - the ability to manipulate the flow, form, and properties of water. This allows her to:

• Generate, control, and shape water from any nearby source, including summoning torrents, waves, and whirlpools
• Freeze water into ice or boil it into vapor
• Breathe underwater and walk on the surface of bodies of water
• Sense the presence and movement of water from a distance

Tara frequently uses these abilities both offensively, overwhelming enemies with powerful water attacks, and defensively, shielding her team with barriers or cushioning their falls. Her water powers make her a valuable asset in aquatic environments and allow her to support her teammates' elemental abilities.

Personality and Role

Unlike some of her more assertive teammates, Tara possesses a thoughtful, introspective personality. She is often the voice of reason within the W.I.T.C.H. group, tempering the idealism and impulsiveness of the others. Tara struggles at times to fully embrace the extent of her powers and her role as a "Witch" fighting for social revolution.

However, when pushed, Tara demonstrates remarkable courage and determination. She is not afraid to use her formidable hydrokinetic abilities to protect her teammates and confront the authoritarian forces they oppose. Tara's water powers and calming presence make her a stabilizing, centering influence within the team.

Key Storylines

Throughout the W.I.T.C.H. comic's run, Tara plays a pivotal role in many of the group's key missions and confrontations with the military dictatorship. Some notable storylines include:

• Tara leading the Witches in a daring raid on a government weapons facility, using her water powers to disable security systems and flood the complex.
• Tara escaping capture by the regime's secret police by freezing a raging river to cross it, then thawing the ice to trap her pursuers.
• Tara diving into a flooded underground tunnel system to rescue civilians trapped by a terrorist attack, her hydrokinesis allowing her to navigate the treacherous waters.
• Tara using her ability to manipulate water vapor to disrupt an enemy's weather control machine, turning their own technology against them.

In these and other adventures, Tara's resourceful and principled approach makes her an integral part of the Witches' fight for freedom and social justice in their fictionalized 1960s Brazil.