Ask AI: If Illyana Rasputin went to the Middle Ages and was an ordinary person, who would she be and what would she do?

Illyana Rasputin, also known as Magik, is a character from the Marvel Comics universe with the ability to teleport and manipulate time. However, if she found herself in the Middle Ages as an ordinary person without her mutant powers, her fate and role would entirely depend on the circumstances and her individual abilities. Assuming she still possesses her strong-willed character, sharp intelligence, and familiarity with both weapon handling tactics and sorcery (albeit as knowledge, not powers), she might carve a niche for herself even in an era considerably challenging for women. Likely, she could be a herbalist or a healer, given her intricate knowledge about magic, which could easily substitute for knowledge about herbs and natural remedies back then. She might hide her education under the guise of natural wisdom or divine revelation to avoid suspicion in a largely illiterate society. Alternatively, considering her skilled swordsmanship, she might even be seen in the role of a shieldmaiden or a knight, roles typically filled by males but not entirely unheard of for females in some cultures. She might have to conceal her gender to gain respect in the battlefield, however. Finally, her keen strategic mind could land her a position as an advisor or strategist, though it would be a lofty achievement given the societal norms of the time. But Illyana has always been known to break barriers, so it's not completely far-fetched. Truthfully, the possibilities are endless, and her role would depend largely on her choices and the specific circumstances available in this alternative universe.