Maggie Robertson: Sorcery, Shakespeare, and the Siren Call of Warlock

The Enigmatic Tasha in Warlock

Maggie Robertson is back at it again with another wicked role! This time, she’s diving into the magical mayhem of Warlock, an upcoming D&D action-adventure game from Invoke Studios. And who’s she playing, you ask? Only the most formidable witch in the D&D realm—Tasha!

If the name Tasha doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry; not everyone has delved into the D&D multiverse. Tasha is a renowned spellcaster who’s basically a queen of the witches, dabbles in some demon seduction, and has even earned the title of a minor fairy deity. Sounds like the kind of gal you’d want at your dinner party, right?

Complex Characters and Shakespearean Vibes

During a lively chat at Gen Con, Robertson shared some juicy details about Tasha. She’s a character who beautifully treads the line between good and evil, and apparently, that makes her super intriguing. As Robertson puts it, “She’s charming and cunning, which makes her utterly dangerous.” You definitely wouldn’t want to play poker with her!

But here’s the twist—Tasha is not exactly your loyal sidekick. Her support is as fickle as a cat’s affection. “You’re gonna get a different reaction on any different day,” Robertson points out. “I like to figure out why she decides in this moment to be helpful and why she decides in other moments not to be helpful.” Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions!

Robertson’s knack for playing these fierce, complicated women—dubbed the Monstrous Feminine—seems to be her niche. This archetype, which includes everything from monstrous mothers to terrifying witches, keeps finding its way to her. “I think I’m a nice person! Yet these characters just come to me,” she chuckles.

Her dramatic training shines through in her roles, especially with her Shakespearean background. “Shakespeare is great for video games,” she insists. It gives her characters like Lady Dimitrescu and now Tasha that flair they need. “I think language is a throughline for me, and Tasha is no exception—this girl loves to talk!”

Lady D truly changed the game (pun intended) for Robertson, as she reveals her surprising career journey into video gaming. “I never expected my life to take this turn, but that lightning bolt struck!” she exclaimed. She felt a surge of energy while on set, saying it felt like rolling a Nat 20. Clearly, fortune favored the brave—and the talented!

So, mark your calendars! Warlock, the newest sensation in the D&D universe, is set to launch in 2027. Keep an eye out for the gameplay trailer at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, because you won’t want to miss this magical ride!