Falling from Grace

Falling from Grace is a term used when Elders, and possibly other angelic beings such as Angels and Whitelighters, give up their resolve and all magical powers to live out a mortal life. The concept is similar to 'clipping their wings', but is more profound, as the person in question loses their reason for being what they are.

History

The only known Elder to Fall From Grace was Leo Wyatt after the Elders manipulated him into staying an Elder and leaving his family. Upon Piper's near death she called for Leo. Leo remembered Piper and jumped off of Golden Gate Bridge, his Elder robes and powers disappearing as he fell. It is unknown if this is the only way to Fall From Grace.

Leo and Odin on the top of the Golden Gate Bridge

Leo falling from the top of the bridge

Losing his Elder status and powers

Odin, Phoebe and Paige with a badly injured Leo

Notes

• Falling from grace is a common term referring to a loss of status, respect or prestige. The term comes from the biblical Fall of Man, where God cast Adam and Eve from The Garden of Eden due to the original sin.