Dana, the faerie of earth, was one of four elemental fairies within the realm of Demeter. During a ritual in Demeter's name, this plodding, humming fairie gave all her strength until she first glowed as a golden sphere encompassed her and then diminished, her energies channeling through the altar. When combined with the energies of the other three elemental fairies a fiery poral opened above the altar and Melantha, Goddess of the Seasons stepped forth.