Maggie Weaver

*This article is about the wife of Edward Weaver. For the daughter of Heather Joveson, see Maggie Joveson.*

## Association information

### Also known as

• Mrs. Weaver (by rabbits)
• Maggie O'Sage (by Lady Glen and others)
• Magnut O'Grave (by Nate Flynn)
• Mother

## Book information

### Appears

• *The Green Ember*
• *Ember Falls*
• *Ember Rising*
• *The First Fowler*
• *Ember's End*

### Mentioned

*The Last Archer*
*The Archer's Cup*

**M****aggie Weaver**, also known as **Maggie O'Sage**, is an elderly doe who resides in Cloud Mountain. She is the wife of Edward Weaver.

## Biography

### Earlier life

Maggie was a lively, if not mischievous, young girl, born to a commoner family. Later in life, she indicated that she visited Nick Hollow several times over the course of her life. Eventually, she would meet her future husband, Edward Weaver, with whom she later attended a lecture given by Lord Captain Fesslehorn. The couple also encountered Lord Captain Harlan Seer, who once made a comment that, though apparently casual, altered how the pair saw their chosen work. As she aged, Maggie also developed a gift for insight and discernment, which Edward would note was superior to his own.

Sadly, Maggie and her beloved husband were separated as a result of the afterterrors, with Edward allowing himself to be taken by the enemy so that Maggie could make her escape. Though grateful for this expression of love, Maggie would also lament in years to come that she didn't remain with her husband. Regardless, Maggie found her way to a council that included the queen, Lady Glen, and a few trusted lords and councilors of King Jupiter. Among the matters discussed was how to safeguard the youngest princess, Emma Joveson.

Maggie made the suggestion that Emma should be raised in ignorance of her true identity for her own protection. Though grieved, Lady Glen agreed, and then bestowed upon Maggie the honorific of "O'Sage." Lord Rake thus became Emma's adoptive father, and Maggie eventually made her way to Cloud Mountain where the pair lived with many other free rabbits. Maggie became a recognized source of wisdom in the community, with Lord Rake himself making weekly visits to her for counsel. She also became guardian of one of the secret passages into the mountain, located beneath her retreat on the Mossy Porch.

Sitting on the porch, Maggie would look off in the direction of the Great Wood, longing for her absent husband. As Emma grew older, she became frustrated with her lack of knowledge about her past and became suspicious of Lord Rake's true intentions in adopting her. Fortunately, Maggie was able to helper her work through these feelings, though without revealing the truth about Emma's heritage to her. Though her sewing was also a great benefit to the community and the secret citadels, she never mentored any apprentices.

### *The Green Ember*

Maggie was mentioned by Doctor Zeiger when he advised Emma that Picket's mind and heart need healing. Emma later introduced Heather to Maggie, though Picket wasn't present. She tells Heather that when she was frustrated and angry with her adoptive father, Lord Rake, about not having known her parents, Maggie O'Sage changed her mind. Emma introduces Maggie as "the wisest lady in the world." Maggie insists that they not call her that, and then proceeds to ask what Heather knows.

Emma tells that Heather knows a little bit about King Jupiter, but not much, and that she is bound by the law of initiates. Mrs. Weaver tells Heather that it is an awful tale, and that if the mist were gone, she could see the horrible ruins of the Great Wood. She tells Heather that they can talk about the fall a different time. Heather then tells Mrs. Weaver that she doesn't understand what everyone is doing.

Mrs. Weaver tells her that they are heralds of the Mended Wood, that Cloud Mountain is a place dedicated to the reasons *why* we must fight. Later, after Picket is apprenticed to Helmer, Lord Rake tells him that he will report to Maggie O'Sage every morning and evening. Heather is glad to hear this, hoping that Maggie will help cure her brother's bad attitude. While Picket is training with Helmer, Heather goes to see Mrs. Weaver, and, while waiting, dozes off. Mrs. Weaver wakes her, telling her that she had been calling for her father.

Heather woke up and apologized, to which Mrs. Weaver told her not to be sorry. Heather then tells Mrs. Weaver that while she wants answers she is afraid of what they may be. Mrs. Weaver tells her that, that is wisdom, and instructs her to enjoy her innocence. Picket then enters, and Heather, seeing how hurt he is, begins to rage about what Helmer has done. Mrs. Weaver tells the shocked doe to be quiet, while she asks Picket how his day was.

Picket is eager to share stories of his "wonderful" day, disturbing Heather greatly, but Mrs. Weaver encourages Picket and continues to tell Heather to let him speak. Heather has difficulty restraining herself, and after Picket is sent to visit the doctor, Mrs. Weaver instructs Heather that she "must let him be who he is", and "become what he will become." When Picket is asked about his later sessions with Mrs. Weaver, he says that she listens to him tell about his day and reminds him who he is, and that's all that happens. Heather does not understand, but Picket's attitude improves, proving the wisdom of Maggie Weaver.

Later, Maggie gives a speech to help unite Cloud Mountain. She tells them that she has come to be seen as wise (which she says puzzles her) and that she is honored to have a place among the inhabitants of Cloud Mountain. She tells them that her husband, Edward Weaver, sacrificed himself for her during the afterterrors and was taken prisoner, and that she is not sure whether to hope that he is still alive or has been spared the horrors of imprisonment by raptors. She tells them that, although she is honored by the title, she would rather be called Maggie Weaver than Maggie O'Sage.

She then encourages them all to long for the Mended Wood; not only a place for them, but a place for those they love. She calls on the inhabitants of Cloud Mountain to be "vigilant and faithful and unified in the cause of King Jupiter." She tells them to stay together, "end senseless division," and fight their foe: "in our art, in our arms, with our farms, and our hearts". The hall is filled with cheering rabbits at her words.

Heather remembers Mrs. Weaver's words about the 'best terrible option', asking her uncle Wilfred why they didn't all fight now.

### *The Last Archer*

Emma tells Jo Shanks she wants him to talk to Maggie, much to Jo's annoyance, as he has heard unflattering rumors concerning her.

### *The First Fowler*

Maggie was present at the council deciding how to get Prince Smalls safely to Halfwind Citadel. Lord Rake, seeing a subtle expression on Maggie's face, asked for her contribution. She told him that the pack of wolves in the way may have formed after the battle at Jupiter's Crossing displaced them. Maggie said that the wolves become wild if not controlled by strong leaders, and become a different sort of deadly when wild than when disciplined. Lord Rake, bowing, thanked her.

### *Ember Falls*

Picket mentioned Mrs. Weaver, and how much he misses her.

#### Trip to Cloud Mountain

Maggie Weaver reveals to Emma and Heather that Lady Glen is King Jupiter's wife and Emma's mother, and that she is still alive. It was Maggie's idea to have Emma raised in secret. This is why Lady Glen began to call her by the name of "O'Sage". She then tells Emma and Heather that she is guarding one of Cloud Mountain's secret passages (and that she is prepared to blow it up with blastpowder if need be), and then tells them of other passages that there are.

### *Ember Rising*/*The Archer's Cup*

Mrs. Weaver accompanied Princess Emma on her journey to Vandalia Citadel. She told Emma about Vandalia's customs and instructed her to let Lord Booker bow, as Emma must be who she is in order for the rabbits to rise.

When Emma is meeting with Kylen, she tells him that she does not want the throne at all and is only accepting it because it is her duty. Kylen tells her to give the throne to him if she does not want it, but Emma thinks of Mrs. Weaver and realizes that she cannot.

While in First Warren, Picket thinks of Mrs. Weaver.

She is mentioned by Emma and Jo Shanks, headed to Corby at the time of their journey to Blackstone Citadel. Mrs. Weaver is said to have provided Princess Emma with a plan to get Blackstone on their side. Emma arrives early to unbalance them, and acts high and mighty.

Mrs. Weaver is mentioned during a meeting of the Lord's Council. She later sent the Bracers to Blackstone Citadel, to help Emma's cause.

Maggie visits a hospitalized Picket Longtreader after the Retaking of First Warren. She tells Picket she is proud of him.

### *Ember's End*

Mrs. Weaver participated in Emma's council following the Retaking of First Warren. She expresses concern for the travelers leaving First Warren for Harbone Citadel, but when asked by Helmer (who shows respect to her while doing so) if she has a different suggestion, she reveals that she does not, and is only concerned. Mrs. Weaver agrees that, since so much depends on the Terralains, Emma must meet with them though it is risky.

Mrs. Weaver spoke with the buck that the Fowlers had taken prisoner following the attack on Harbone Citadel. According to Cole and Jo, the buck thought he had outsmarted her but she had, in truth, gotten him to reveal a great deal. Mrs. Weaver believed Winslow was telling the truth about the ceremonies of the Six. While interrogating the prisoner, Mrs. Weaver pretended to be hiding fear, and the evil buck seized upon this and told her all the bad things that were going to happen when Morbin attacked First Warren. On the other side of a hidden partition, Prince Winslow took notes on what the prisoner said, so much was it that he revealed. After the meeting, Mrs. Weaver expressed sadness about how evil the buck was, and also hope that he might be healed later.

Mrs. Weaver and Helmer begin discussing King Jupiter's former Lord Captains, with Mrs. Weaver noting that Harlan Seer completely changed the way she and Edward went about their work by just an offhand comment. It is also noted that the other six Lord Captains either died or went on a quest and never returned, leaving only Helmer. After True Blue was mentioned, Emma sent Mrs. Weaver and Jo Shanks to find the oldest apothecary in the city, and they found Missy Dreft. When Missy begins to speak of Firstflower, Mrs. Weaver inquires why it is called that. Missy is surprised that Emma does not know this. After learning that Jone had been using True Blue, Emma attempted to ask Missy more questions, but Mrs. Weaver saw that the old apothecary had died. She decided to leave Missy Dreft with the prester, and they left, sad at seeing Missy go. Picket expressed the desire to heal those at Harbone with True Blue, but Mrs. Weaver told him sadly that while it could heal it could not raise the dead.

Mrs. Weaver met Lady Glen, and their reunion was described as 'sweet', though brief. Jo Shanks expressed fear for the events of the day, saying that it was the end, but Mrs. Weaver expressed hope, thinking it might instead be the beginning. Mrs. Weaver later discussed strategy with Emma, Helmer, and Lord Blackstar. She expressed grief over the loss of Heather, and told Emma that Lady Glen had been a good queen and Heather would have been as well. She tells Emma that Emma will be a good queen too, and Emma said that she had only wanted to heal, but Mrs. Weaver told her that queens could heal. After Helmer leaves with tears in his eyes, Mrs. Weaver muses that Helmer still feels guilt over King Jupiter's death. Mrs. Weaver declined to tell the story of Helmer's scar, and so Lady Glen told it herself, with Mrs. Weaver adding parts at the end. She told Picket that Picket had given Helmer hope and been just what he had needed.

Mrs. Weaver participated in a second council atop the palace roof upon the arrival of Morbin Blackhawk, contributing that they could only do their part, the next right thing.

During the Feast of the Mending, Mrs. Weaver and her husband are among those who sit at Smalls' special table. Emma recalls something Mrs. Weaver told her, telling Heather that Mrs. Weaver had said that Emma needed to be who she was and let her rabbits be who they were, because her rabbits rose as she rose. Emma tells Heather that Mrs. Weaver is probably more eloquent than she is, and Heather reminds Emma of the speeches she had given.

Heather named her daughter after Maggie Weaver.

Picket delivered cabbage to Mrs. Weaver's house, which was a newly built cottage with a garden described as "overflow[ing] with flowers". She expressed distress that she was getting more cabbage, telling Picket that she could not let her husband eat more cabbage soup. Picket told Mrs. Weaver that Weezie would like them to come for supper, and she says that she and Edward would be glad. Picket revealed that he knew about the shirt she was making for him, but that he would act surprised. Mrs. Weaver told Picket that she is not sure why he is being so good to them, and Picket responded that she had loved him before he was lovable, and he would never forget that.Mrs. Weaver corrected him that they love him now, and even his children who keep taking her barrel hoops to play hoopvolley. He apologizes, promising that the hoops will be returned by the next day, and Mrs. Weaver told him that she was proud of him. He thanked her, and told her to give his best to Mr. Weaver.

## Physical appearance

Maggie is similar to Lady Glen in appearance, and is short but graceful, with grey fur peppered with black. She was known to wear glasses while sewing.

## Personality and traits

Maggie is wise and demure in nature, though she has a somewhat roguish streak. She is kind and welcoming to all rabbits who seek her advice, but appears to show a special fondness for younglings. Maggie's reputation spread beyond Cloud Mountain, at least as far as Halfwind Citadel, though those ignorant of her good character thought her crazy. Jo Shanks was among these for a time, bringing it up after Emma recommended that he visit Mrs. Weaver.

She can sew extremely fast while making it appear effortless.

## Trivia

* The name "Maggie" is of Greek origin. It means "pearl."
	+ Additionally, the surname "Weaver" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wefan," which means "to weave."

## References

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