Wormwood

Wormwood is the pet raven of Cedric the Sorcerer in the Disney Junior series Sofia the First. He is every bit as wicked as his master and is voiced by Jim Cummings.

Background
Not much of Wormwood's history is known. Nor is it known when he met Cedric. But what is clear is Wormwood's time with Cedric has made him devoted to his master. Albeit he is a little more cynical and devious than his master.

Wormwood's position with Cedric is more than a simple pet. He's proven a couple times to be a true minion. A villains cohort, similar to what Diablo was to Maleficent and Iago to Jafar. However, Cedric has been seen several times using him as a guinea pig for his spells which he does not willingly volunteer to. In "Sofia the Second" Cedric tried to cast a copying spell on Wormwood but wouldn't stay still since he didn't want to be made into twenty ravens, and in the episode "Mystic Meadows" Cedric tried to test out a growing potion on Wormwood but was interrupted by Sofia before he could pour it on him.

Personality
Wormwood, much like his master, is very proud, snide, and holds everyone except Cedric in low esteem. Particularly Sofia since now she can hear him. When he barely met her in the premiere, Wormwood snapped at her upon entry. In "The Big Sleepover," Cedric bowed in welcome to King Roland and Queen Miranda, making Wormwood roll his eyes. In "Cedric's Apprentice". Sofia greeted him and he only mumbled in response. Most likely, he's refusing to speak around her out of stubbornness.

Wormwood is very attached to Cedric, but also very reclusive. Most of the time he'll stay in Cedric's Lair. Other times he's seen perched on Cedric's shoulder. When Baileywick told Cedric to keep the noise down in "Cedric's Apprentice", Wormwood cawed at him.

Cedric and Wormwood cannot understand each other in the English tongue, but they clearly have a great understanding of one another as they are seen - a number of times - conversing and plotting together.

While they are evidently close, Wormwood apparently criticizes Cedric or is impatient with him sometimes. Evidence of this is shown in "Cedric's Apprentice", when Cedric passed on a perfect opportunity to steal the Amulet because his "conscience" got in the way. Wormwood voices his insult in "The Amulet and the Anthem" when Cedric states the kingdom will be all his. Cedric quickly rephrased, pleasing the proud raven.

Wormwood has on some occations laughed at Cedric when his spells backfire on him or gets into a muddle. However, when things go wrong with him, such as being defeated by Amber and Sofia twice, he acts very embarressed by being outwitted.

In Season Two, however, there is a bit of a change in Wormwood. During "Two Princesses and a Baby," when Cedric lamented of his disdain for putting on magic shows for James and Amber's birthday, Wormwood caws remorsefully, understanding his master's pain. Later on in "The Enchanted Feast", Wormwood breaks his unplanned vow of silence and begins bantering with Clover, becoming rivals. His sarcasm and dry sense of humor really comes into light. While he may not adore her, Wormwood is beginning to tolerate Sofia. He's even done her a couple of favors in order to help her keep her amulet safe. However, in "When You Wish Upon a Well", he reveals that he still wants to get Sofia's Amulet for Cedric.

Trivia

 * Inspiration for Wormwood derived from Maleficent's Raven, Diablo.
 * Since the season premiere, Wormwood has not spoken a word during the first season, aside from mumbling when Sofia said "hello".
 * Sofia is becoming wary of Wormwood due to his constant attempts to steal the Amulet.
 * Wormwood doesn't like being used for magical spells.
 * His name, "Wormwood" could come from a plant used in medicine, or it could come from an angel or star mentioned in the New Testament
 * There is also a character in Matilda named Mr. Wormwood, who is Matilda's uncaring Father. Interestingly, both the Raven Wormwood and Mr. Wormwood are corrupt males who mistreat a young girl with some form of magical powers. Mr. Wormwood mistreats his daughter, Matilda, and Wormwood mistreats, is rude to, and tries to steal from Sofia.