Jellal Fernandes
Known Aliases: Siegrain (his primary alias during early appearances); Jellal is the literal romanization of his Japanese name, while Gerard represents an alternate reading that captures sounds Japanese can't fully express phonetically.
Role in Series: Best known as the main antagonist introduced early in the story. He first appears as Siegrain, a seemingly young and idealistic Magic Council member who, alongside his associate Ultear, frequently pushes back against the Council's harsher stances—often advocating leniency toward Fairy Tail in particular.
Character Design: Fans often note that Jellal shares his appearance with Sieg Hart from Hiro Mashima's previous manga, Rave Master, a deliberate nod to longtime readers.
His dynamic with Ultear is notable; the two operate almost as a unit within the Council, regularly at odds with their more rigid colleagues. This positioning sets up his eventual larger role in the narrative, though his true nature and motivations become far more complicated as the story progresses.
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