The History of Charmed

The Halliwell sisters: Prue, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige came from a long line of witches starting with Melinda Warren in the late 1600's. In fact, it is Melinda that predicted that one day there will be the strongest witches of all time -- The Charmed Ones are these witches.

Decendents of Penelope Halliwell (their "Grams") and their mother Patricia Halliwell, and guided by their whitelighter, Leo Wyatt, the Power of Three is nothing to be trifled with. Prudence (Prue) is the oldest of the trio and her power is Telekinesis and Astral Projection. Piper has molecular immobilization (the ability to freeze people, demons, and objects) and molecular combustion (the ability to make things explode). Phoebe has the power of premonition and empathy (both passive) however she is adept in martial arts which can be very useful.

Paige Matthews, the youngest step-sister of the Halliwells also has telekinesis but in a limited capacity compared to Prue. She is also half-whitelighter, because her mother Patricia ("Patty") and her whitelighter became an item, very much like Piper and Leo's relationship.