Ivy Crow

"*She was nothing like the rest of them. Sitting in their dreary dining room, Ivy looked like an exotic artwork [Corvus had] brought back from a vacation.*"
―Ivy’s appearance vs. the rest of the Crows'[src]**Ivy Crow** is the second-wife of Corvus Crow, mother to twins Guntram and Wolfram and stepmother to Morrigan. Her last name prior to her marriage is unknown.

## Biography

Nothing is known of Ivy’s life before she became married to Corvus Crow. She mentions that she has not been with the family long, but she has been with them for at least a year although some of that time was spent on a vaccation.

Before Morrigan’s departure, Ivy announces she is pregnant. She gives birth to twin boys Guntram and Wolfram sometime between Summer and Winter of One, Ninth Age of the Wintersea Republic (but before Christmas). With Morrigan gone, she and Corvus though a successful Christmas party to further Corvus' political ambitions and enjoy caring for their young sons.

## Physical Appearance

Ivy is young and pretty with “gold-spun hair” and “sun-kissed skin” from her vacation on the beaches of Prosper.

## Personality and Traits

Ivy shows a sense of pride and connection towards those she cared about, while showing disdain or lack of affection to others. She looks down on maids and other employees. She also showed a lack of sensitivity in certain situations — before Morrigan was thought to pass away, she began talking about her pregnancy despite the others' discomfort. She also showed that she cared about appearances- she focused on things like Morrigan's hair, something she criticized, and was involved in planning the appearance of her funeral items. She also was involved in decorating the house. She was expressed as different to the rest of the Crows.

## Relationships

#### Corvus Crow

Pretty, young Ivy married a rich, powerful, much older man and likes to vacation out of state on her own. However, she loves Corvus and they are happy together and thriving in parenthood and Corvus' political rise.

#### Morrigan Crow

When Ivy met Corvus she thought she would bond with his daughter. The curse didn't bother her too much but she didn't understand their different personalities. She picked a nice dress for the wedding and tried to get her a trendy new haircut, but Morrigan cut up her favourite dress in retaliation and Ivy barely spoke to her step-daughter except to blame her for a scratch on the silverware or a tear in the drapes.

## Etymology

The word "Ivy" is of Germanic origin and European influence. It refers to a creeping plant which binds to surfaces like the outside of trees. Ivy is often used to decorate areas or is appreciated for its appearance. It can symbolise fidelity.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (Indirect mention only)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 3 (*Death Comes to Dinner*) - “I’ve not been a member of this family for very long …”
2. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, chapter 8 (*Interesting. Useful. Good.*) - “That haircut.” Jupiter smirked. “The one your stepmother made you get last year.” Note: It is possible that Ivy was not Morrigan’s stepmother at this point, however the passage reads as if she was here. It's also possible Jupiter meant within the past year, not a year prior.
3. ↑ Owlcation 2021, *English Ivy Symbolism, Traditions, and Mythology,* viewed 9 July 2021, <https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/English-Ivy-Symbolism-Traditions-and-Mythology>.