Kareem Scales is a young African-American witch with the power of Sound Wave Emission, who is in a romantic relationship with Tyler Michaels.
History
Kareem first appears in Will o' the Witch in the background with Tyler at Paige's house.
Kareem has chosen to major in English, something that his family doesn't oppose because he at least has a direction in life. While discussing this with an insecure Tyler, he tells him what he imagines their future would be like, and he finds Tyler in all of them.
When Tyler becomes possessed by several vanquished demons, he shuts himself away in fear of hurting others—including Kareem—though he keeps reaching out to Tyler. When Tyler eventually goes to Kareem, the possession takes over and Kareem's family are put at the mercy of Tuatha. Despite everything that happened during and after Tyler's possession, Kareem continuously braves through hardships to be with him, including fighting against the Old Ones to cease their resurrection.
During the advent, Kareem encourages Tyler to close the portals, and personally destroys the demonic seeds planted in the Knox Academy students to save them and stop the Old Ones.
Powers and Abilities
- Basic Powers
- Spell Casting: The ability to cast spells and perform rituals.
- Potion Making: The ability to brew potions.
- Scrying: The ability to locate a person or object with the use of a scrying crystal and a map.
- Mediumship: The ability to see and commune with spirits of the dead.
- Active Powers
- Sound Wave Emission: The ability to send out intense waves of sound from one's body.
Personality
Kareem is a headstrong and brave individual, who shows courage in any dire situation, including ones that threaten his own life. Kareem is also very passionate and self-assured, evident by his desire to be by Tyler's side despite his distance, and would reach out to help those he cares about.
Notes and Trivia
- Kareem is one of few LGBT characters to appear in the series.
- Pat Shand confirmed Kareem's ability on Tumblr. The sound waves are illustrated by a "ka-boom" effect.
Appearances
Kareem appeared in a total of 10 issues over the course of the series.
- Season 10
- Will o' the Witch Template:1st
- Love is a Burning Thing
- Haste Makes Wasteland
- Fear Always Comes Back
- The Four Sisters, Part 1
- The Four Sisters, Part 2
- Happy Ending
- Effigy
- Tribunal and Tribulations
- The Reason
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