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Kathrin Summerdale (* June 4th, 2007) is a British witch and the child of Amanda and Reginald Summerdale. She is a protagonist in Powers Within.

Having been sheltered by her mother for most of her life, Kathrin is a relatively timid person who prefers to remain indoors where she feels safe. Many aspects of living among [[Magi]] scare her. However, she eventually begins to open up and rediscover her curiosity. She is a kinesthetic learner and often struggles with remaining attentive during class, especially if the subject is very theoretical. However, she is extremely quick with picking up on things she can actively learn, such as [[spells]].

Kathrin has relatively pale skin, brown eyes and brown hair, which she typically wears in a braid. A few freckles dot her cheeks.

Kathrin is a [[Visvalker]], meaning she has a subconscious connection to spirits of other [[Mundi]]. She is extremely quick to pick up new spells, has learnt to cast simple spells without using a wand within the first few days of her attending magic school and can intricately manipulate the magic within and around herself by just willing it, something which is normally difficult to learn, even for seasoned Magi. Kathrin being a Visvalker is especially unusual as not only is she not the only Visvalker currently alive, but she actually has befriended [[Lycia Wintergale]], who is another Visvalker.

Kathrin spent the first few years of her life at her aunt [[Grace Summerdale|Grace]] house where she lived with her parents. Kathrin loved to play in the estate's big, magical garden. When she was 5 years old, she was abducted by a group of criminals who tried to blackmail her father, a Magi who worked as liaison between the British government and the [[Society of Magic]], into revealing governmental secrets. However, Reginald's clearance was far from high enough to even hope to obtain such secrets.

This is where she met a female [[Blue Moon Owl]] who chose to become her [[familius]]. Having always loved barn owls and snow owls, the presence of the animal calmed Kathrin. With the help and guidance of her new friend, whom she named Rea, Kathrin eventually encountered Storm and was led to a group of teachers who were searching for her.

Kathrin's wand takes the shape of a spiral grip with a flower bud on one hand, and a crystal on the other. When casting magic, the crystal will glow and lights will apear above the bud. As her skills develop, the flower grows a stem and begins to bloom.

The wood is imbued with the essence of a moonflower, a small, shining crystal bead that develops at the core of a moonflower's blossom. It forms only when dew collecting in the blossom is hit by the light of the full moon, when the flower blooms. Moonflowers symbolize the growth and transformation that occurs in darkness or challenging times. The essence imbues the wand with qualities that encourage adaptability, growth and resilience, supporting Kathrin on her journey of self-discovery and magical development.

* Although she has a vastly different personality, Kathrin is sometimes compared to [[Morgain la Fée]] as she displays a similar aptitude for magic. She does not appreciate this.