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Gemma Whelan

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## Biographical information

### Family

* Gerry Howell (husband)
* daughter

## Career

### Occupation

* Actress
* Comedian

### Other roles

* *Game of Thrones* (2012-2019)

**Gemma Whelan** (b. 23 April, 1981 in Leeds, Yorkshire) is an actress/comedian from the United Kingdom who narrates the series of *Nevermoor* audio books. She is best known for her portrayal of Yara Greyjoy on HBO's *Game of Thrones*.

## External Links

* Gemma Whelan at the **Internet Movie Database**
* Gemma Whelan on  **Wikipedia**
* Gemma Whelan on **Twitter**
Kedgeree Burns

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## Biographical Information

### Also Known As

* Kedge
* Ree-Ree (Chanda Kali)

## Physical Information

### Other Defining Feature(s)

* Ancient but sprightly
* Wears Tartan trousers or kilts

## Social Information

### Friends

* Jupiter North
* Dame Chanda Kali
* Hotel Deucalion staff
* Morrigan Crow

### Occupation

Concierge at the Hotel Deucalion

"*When you get lost in the hotel—and you will get lost—call for Kedgeree. I suspect he knows this place better than I do.*"
―Jupiter North about his hotel concierge[src]
**Kedgeree Burns** is Jupiter North's concierge, and is said to know the Hotel Deucalion better than anyone.

## Physical Appearance

Kedgeree has snowy white hair and often wears kilts or tartan trousers. He is an older man but has been called "sprightly".

## Personality and Traits

Kedgeree is quite a cheerful and kind person who works at the hotel. He seems to be loyal to Jupiter North and caring towards Morrigan. He has been called 'sprightly', and is grateful to be working at the hotel. He has shown worry before about what could happen if the hotel was disbanded.

## Etymology

**Kedgeree** is not a traditional name. In fact, it is the name of a dish "consisting of cooked, flaked fish (traditionally smoked haddock), boiled rice, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, butter or cream, and occasionally sultanas."

**Burns** is a Scottish surname from the Old English *burna* meaning "stream, spring." Scottish poet Robert Burns was a famous bearer of this name.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedgeree
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/burns-1

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Liminal Hall

**Liminal Hall** is found on the sub-nine academic floor of Proudfoot House and is unable to open for anyone but Wundersmiths. It houses the Wundrous divinities. The hall has only been seen once thus far, opened by Morrigan Crow, after relighting the fireblossoms. It is not currently known if the Divinities all house the same space as only one has been shown as of *Hollowpox*.

## Access

The possible rooms of Liminal Hall can only be accessed when a Wundersmith has achieved mastery of a Wundrous Art: the art will have its corresponding symbol imprinted on a finger of the wundersmith's hand, much like the 'W' symbol for the Wundrous Society. A circle shows up on the door to enter, similar to the doors of Wundrous Society scholars to the society train stations.

There are nine doors on Sub-Nine and nine Wundrous Divinities. When looking for the Inferno Divinity, Morrigan randomly chose one of the nine Liminal doors and it happened to present her with a Inferno symbol. But there might not be a one-to-one matching of doors and divinities — for example the curtains at the Nevermoor Bazaar can go to up to five different events — they have a one-to-many relationship.

## Description

The Liminal hall is large and bright, said to be comparable to a cathedral whose every window let in glaring sunlight, if the sun had been too close and on every side. It is also extremely quiet, as well as being extremely clear, when Morrigan first enters the room, she feels as if she wasn't breathing due to the lack of dust motes in the air. Any external noise is also cancelled, as seen with Morrigan's footsteps while entering the room.

## Halls

### Inferno

Empty but for a single bonfire in the middle of the room; this bonfire, also called the Kindling, is the Inferno divinity.

## Appearances

* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
Gideon Steed

"*Prime Minister Gideon Steed is . . . a sentry who has been appointed by the people to protect the values, standards, and liberties that we hold dear.*"
―Alioth Saga[src]
**Gideon Steed** is a politician who has been Prime Minister of the Free State.

## Physical Appearance

At this time, Gideon Steed's appearance has not been mentioned.

## Etymology

The Hebrew name **Gideon** (גִּדְעוֹן) means "feller/hewer" — essentially meaning great warrior. Other interpretations are though to mean "one who has a stump in place of a hand" or "one who cuts down." Gideon was a hero and judge in the Old Testament.

**Steed** comes from an English occupational surname for someone who tended to horses. It comes from the Middle English *steed*, in turn derived from Old English *steda* meaning "stallion."

## Behind the Scenes

* First mentioned during a question during the second half of the Book Trial

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned only)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (Indirect appearance)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.behindthename.com/name/gideon
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/steed
Elders' Hall

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## Location information

### Location

Proudfoot House, Wundrous Society (Wunsoc) Campus, Lightwing Parade, Old Town, Nevermoor

### Permanent residents

Wundrous Society Elders Gregoria Quinn, Helix Wong and Alioth Saga

The **Elders' Hall** is a cavernous hallway in Proudfoot House that is occupied by the High Council of Elders. Due to the vital nature of the Elders' roles in the Wundrous Society, visiting the Hall is considered to be a rare honour, but the room is also used for other important and private affairs involving The Wundrous Society, for example, the Elders' Secret Dinner.

The room is the site for the discussion of whether Morrigan is safe among other scholars following her accidental attack on Heloise Redchurch. The discussion takes place between the Elders, Jupiter North, Baz Charlton and Hemingway Onstald, resulting in Morrigan being temporarily banned from the campus.

## Description

The room is large, cavernous and filled with nine imposing statues. These include an amethyst puppet master, a blindfolded man made from turquoise, a rose-quartz woman with eight pointed arms, a pair of marble conjoined twins and an amber man with candles for hands. The entrance to the room is a set of oak double-doors.

Known Statues
 White Marble
 Turquoise
 Rose Quartz
 Amber
Charlie McAlister

**Charlie McAlister** is the fleet manager and chauffeur at the Hotel Deucalion. He first appears in *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*.

## Etymology

The name **Charlie** is the diminutive of the English name Charles, itself coming from the Germanic *Karl* which came from a word meaning "man."

**McAlister** is a Scottish or Irish surname. It comes from the Gaelic *Mac Alastair* meaning "son of Alistair." Alistair is a Scottish Gaelic form of the given name Alexander, "defending men."

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/charlie
2. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/charles
3. ↑ http://surnames.behindthename.com/name/mcalister
4. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/alistair
5. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander

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Wunimal

A **Wunimal** is an animal-human hybrid that exist throughout the Unnamed Realm. Their existence isn't acknowledged by the government in the Wintersea Republic, making their lives dangerous there. Throughout *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*, it is evident that Wunimals are a marginalised group that experience discrimination even inside the Free State.

## Description

Wunimals are, essentially, anthropomorphic animals. They are "sentient, self-aware, intelligent creatures capable of complexities such as language, invention, and artistic expression, just like humans." They exist alongside regular animals (also known as Unnimals), humans, and other creatures that do not fall into either the wunimal or unnimal category (Magnificats, Centaurs, Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasuses, Elves and Trolls). Wunimals come in as many different types and forms as unnimals.

### Major vs. Minor

A Wunimal Major appears to be completely unimal, although they often wear some form of clothing. These Wunimals are essentially impossible to tell apart from their unimal counterparts apart from speech and temperament. Wunimal Majors often have a surname that typically describes a physical aspect or species of the corresponding unnimal.

Wunimal Minors are more part-person, part-animal then their major counterparts. They typically will have more humanoid features compared to unnimal features to them (though in varying degrees). For instance, Dinah Kilburn appeared to only have a monkey tail whereas Professor Onstald was almost half-man, half-tortoise with a shell, leathery skin, and tortoise feet. However, he still counted as a wunimal minor.

## Etiquette

Wunimals are always to be called their animal type followed by the suffix *wun,* (eg. 'bear'-'bear*wun* '). To call a Wunimal its corresponding unnimal name without the *-wun* suffix is a highly insulting and near-unforgivable matter.

## Behind the Scenes

* Before she knows about Wunimals, Morrigan calls Dinah a monkey during the Show Trials. Hawthorne laughs, but tells Morrigan she can't actually call her a monkey.
* Some magical beasts, creatures, and possibly beings, are not considered to be Wunimals even though they possess many characteristics that Wunimals do.
* Eight to nine Ages ago, it was legal to keep Wunimals as pets. Wunimals still are widely misunderstood and experience discrimination and hatred.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://nevermoor.fandom.com/wiki/Wundersmith\_(novel)
2. ↑ Probably a Wunimal Minor. Her surname **Miller** is an occupational surname which has nothing to do with ducks.
Chase Trial

"*The Chase Trial is not a race. . .Not exactly, anyway. It’s a game of strategy. You are not looking for a finish line; you are looking for a target.*"
―What the Chase Trial is and is not[src]The **Chase Trial** is one of the many trials that can be chosen by the elders council to act as entrance exams to the Wundrous Society. Though it appears to be a race, the true motive behind this trial is to see how strategic candidates are.

Each year, there are three random trials chosen for candidates to prove their worth, followed by the Show Trial which is the final test and occurs every year. Other than the name, and sometimes a brief description, candidates are given little to expect about what a trial will entail. In the year of Unit 919's entry, the Chase Trial is the second trial taken.

## Overview

Candidates who make it through the Chase trial successfully show tenacity and strategic thinking. The trial takes place in the walls of the Old Town district in Nevermoor with the candidates divided into separate groups that start at different entrances to the district. Around the district are various coloured targets in nine concentric rings, with more targets closer to the edge of the old town and less and less as one gets closer to the center of the town (Courage Square) which only has five gold targets. The task is to hit one target with the flat of the hand in order to advance to the next trial. Candidates could choose to go for an easy target to secure their spot in the next trial. Or the candidate could go for the gold targets, not only securing a spot in the next trial, but also giving them access as one of ten candidates to attend a private dinner -along with their patron- with the Elder's. Aside from the five gold targets in the square, five more are scattered with the regular targets and look like normal targets until hit. The three other rules of the trial include riding a steed that has no more than four legs and no fewer than two, not riding a creature that can fly - even if it is not using it's wings, and the candidate must be dressed in white clothes only. The clothes allow the target to stain the white to show a target has been hit, separating successful candidates from unsuccessful ones, as well as who can go to the Elder's private dinner.

## Unit 919

Morrigan Crow rode Fenestra in this trial. Positioned around the gold targets in Courage Square were rough rings with targets colored red, pink, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue and finally a purple target ring. Jupiter's plan was to aim for a green target, but Fen decided to go for gold. Morrigan failed to get a prize because she went back to rescue Cadence who then took the last target away from her. Cadence then tricked the judges into thinking someone’s unicorn was actually a pegasus and (probably) then suggested the judges should award that target to Morrigan.

### Noble Steeds

* **Morrigan Crow:** Grey Magnificat
* **Cadence Blackburn:** Rhinoceros
* **Noelle Devereaux:** Beautiful Brown Mare
* **Hawthorn Swift:** Camel
* **Unknown Rider:**
	+ Horse
	+ Pony
	+ Unicorn
	+ Large Ugly Pig
	+ Ostrich
	+ Zebra
	+ llama
Knack

"*We call it a knack. Silly Wundrous Society-speak, of course; it merely refers to the marvelous and unique gift you possess. . .*"
―Jupiter North[src]A **knack** is a talent, skill, or unique gift that makes the person who has it stand out. A knack is essential for gaining entrance into the Wundrous Society (though people with knacks may choose to pursue other academic endeavors, as Jack did); it must be deemed extraordinary enough by the Elders at the Show Trial. Some knacks may be very similar to others, yet be performed differently (ex: different fighting techniques, different singing styles etc.). Knacks can range from the practical to the supernatural.
Oracle

An **Oracle** is an individual who has the ability to see into the future. While all oracles see future events, many use different mediums and see different lengths of time into the future. It is taught within the Arcane Arts at the Wundrous Society.

## Known Oracles

* Lamya Bethari Amati Ra (Visions - Short Range)
* Tilda Green (Fire)

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
Rastaban Tarazed

"*Squall was [...] making funny faces at Elodie while Rastaban held an outstretched hand to the tree and talked very earnestly about communing with nature in order to understand and unravel its threads.*"
―Rastaban failing to fully engage with two thirds of his audience[src]**Rastaban Tarazed** was an older Wundersmiths during the Age of East Winds. He had a Hall named after him in sub-nine during his lifetime, so he lived past than 100 years old.

## Biography

Rastaban Tarazed was one of the final nine Wundersmiths mentioned in volume 307 of *An Unabridged History of the Wundrous Arts Spectrum*. He has appeared in several ghostly hours.

#### Avian Age, Winter of Six.

Rastaban Tarazed had a meeting with Brilliance Amadeo about astral projection on the Gossamer which might have led to the creation of the Gossamer Line.

#### Age of Endings, Spring of Eight

Rastaban gave a lesson in the unanimated Whingeing Woods about ways to talk to nature, which might be relevant to their present day enchantment.

#### Age of Endings, Spring of Nine

He attended Griselda Polaris's class on the Art of Ruination.

#### Age of the East Winds, Winter of Nine

Rastaban Tarazed opposed Ezra Squall at Courage Square and died.

## Abilities and Skills

### Teacher

While Rastaban taught classes, he wasn't good in engaging his students. He was, however, passionate about the subject he was teaching

### Wundersmith

Rastaban gained experience through the Ages and was considered good enough to teach Wundrous Arts.

#### Weaving

Rastaban was a good weaver in order to teach the Art to beginners.

## Etymology

**Rastaban** is the traditional name of one of the stars of the constellation Draco. It is derived from an Arabic phrase "Rās al-Thu`bān (رأس الثعبان)" meaning "head of the serpent".

**Tarazed** comes from the Persian phrase *šāhin tarāzu*, meaning “the beam of the scale.” The word *šāhīn* means “beam,” but also “pointer”. The star Polaris is a pointer to the North.

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned only)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First appearance) (Appears in flashbacks)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Rabastan\_Lestrange
2. ↑ https://www.star-facts.com/tarazed/
Courage Square

Courage Square is a plaza in the center of Old Town in Nevermoor at the intersection of Lightwing Parade and Grand Boulevard although lots of other streets and avenues connect to it too. It is a large, cobbled, busy plaza surrounded by cafés and stores. There is an elaborate golden fish-statue fountain in the middle of the square, and a large clock which chimes on the hour.

## The Courage Square Massacre

Courage Square was originally known by a different name. However, when Ezra Squall tried to rise to power, (Winter of Nine, Age of the East Winds) there was a great battle in the square, where Squall killed hundreds of innocent people, including the eight other Wundersmiths, who were Squall's 'family' at Wunsoc. These people fought against him and sacrificed their lives. The square was thereafter renamed Courage Square as a memorial to those who lost their lives.

## The Chase Trial

Morrigan's second trial to join The Wundrous Society was the Chase Trial, held in Old Town. In Courage Square, there were five golden targets, the last target was on top of the fountain and was fought over by Morrigan Crow and Cadence Blackburn.

## Christmas Battle

The Yule Queen and Saint Nicholas battle every Christmas Eve at Courage Square with impressive Wundrous Acts to see who will rule that year's Christmas festivities.

## Behind The Scenes

* Courage Square is inspired by Trafalgar Square in London.
* Ambrosia Square and Devilish Court are other squares in Old Town.
* Its nearest Wunderground Station is Caledonia Circus.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 11 (*The Book Trial*)
2. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald, September 28 2017, Nevermoor author Jessica Townsend moves into JK Rowling territory
Book Trial

The Book Trial is one of the many trials that can be chosen by the elders to act as entrance exams to the Wundrous Society. Each year, there are three random trial for candidates to prove their worth, followed by the Show Trial which is the final test and occurs every year. Other than the name, candidates are given little to expect about what a trial will entail. In the year of Unit 919's entry, the Book Trial is the first trial undertaken. The book trial is split into two parts: a written exam followed shortly after by an oral exam.

## Overview

### Written Exam

The first part of the trial is the written portion. The candidates are all grouped altogether in a room for this part of the trial. At first the exam appears blank, until words magically appear on the pages. Dishonest answers cause the paper to catch alight and burn away whereas truthful responses can reverse the process. The process of burning is slow enough to allow recoveries even when all but a corner is burnt.

### Oral Exam

Candidates who successfully make it past the written exam are then made to wait until they are individually called before the Elders. While the questions are phrased to sound like they have historical answers, the Elders instead are looking for candidates who can give symbolism and meaning behind the historical answer. Successful candidates move on to the next trial.

## Unit 919

As they do not know what the trial will entail, Morrigan and Hawthorne prepare by studying the history of Nevermoor at the Hotel Deucalion (getting slightly sidetracked exploring the hotel along the way). However, they soon discover that trial is more about honesty and integrity than remembering history.

The first part of the trial is a written exam, which first appears blank, until words magically appear on the pages. As Morrigan quickly finds out, dishonest answers cause the paper to catch alight and burn away. Taking her time she realizes that truthful responses reverse the process and manages to salvage her paper just before it burns completely, and passes the first part of the trial. A third of all candidates do not make it through and are eliminated from contention to join Unit 919.

In the spoken part of the trial, memorization of history and geography facts were not helpful. Before the Elders, Morrigan is quizzed on many aspects of Nevermoorian society, but instead of historical responses they seek the symbolism and meaning behind the answers. Flustered by the initial questions, she pauses and recalls Jupiter's advice not to be afraid to make the Elders wait. Asked when the Courage Square Massacre occurred, she responds that it occurred on a dark day, when evil overruled good, never to be repeated. After a small smile from Elder Quinn, Morrigan passes the trial and is free to go inform Jupiter of her success.
Old Delphian Music Hall

The **Old Delphian Music Hall**, also referred to as the Old Delph, was a Nevermoorian building that could be accessed by way of a tricksy lane in the alley behind the New Delphian Music Hall in the Bohemian District. It was used for artists or groups to perform music.

*See also: New Delphian Music Hall*

## Description

Attendees to events were let in through the stage door—worn and pale blue—and were required to be on a list to get inside. Onstage was a curtain and just below was an orchestra pit. The area backstage was dim, smoky, and held dressing rooms with heavy steel doors.

Stagehands and crew dressed in all black and, for certain events, were required to wear earmuffs, also black.

### Access

Accessing the Old Delph required using the alleyway behind the New Delphian Music Hall. Fighting through a noxious stentch, the attendee would need to find a particular spot on the brick wall and walk up towards the sky. Emerging from the vertical alley would turn the world right-side up again into a different alleyway. It is unknown if there was any other way to access the hall without the use of a tricksy lane.

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)

## References

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 1 (The Angel Israfel)
Wolfram Crow

**Wolfram Crow** (b. Summer/Autumn of One, Ninth Age of the Wintersea Republic) is a son of Corvus and Ivy Crow, twin brother to Guntram and paternal half-brother to Morrigan. He was born sometime in the first year of the Ninth Age of the Wintersea Republic and within the year his half-sister Morrigan was declared dead.

## Physical Appearance

Wolfram is still a baby, but has more the looks of his mother than of his father, with 'snowy blond hair'.

## Etymology

The German given name **Wolfram** (pronounced VAWL-fram) comes from the combined germanic elements *wulf* meaning "wolf" and *hramn* "raven."

**Crow** comes from the Middle English *crow*, itself from the Old English *crawa*. It was applied as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion, or for someone thought to resemble the bird in some other way.

## 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. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/wolfram
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/crow/submitted
League of Explorers

The **League of Explorers** is a prestigious group of explorers in Nevermoor. Jupiter North is a Captain with level nine clearance and Henry Mildmay expressed a keen interest to join it one day. Jupiter often visits other realms and his exploration involves both magical and mundane transportation.

## History

There was a period of intense interrealm exploration thirteen or fourteen Ages ago that resulted in Gossamer Line and Gobleian Library. This exploration seems to have been dangerous.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (mentioned only)
* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (mentioned only)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (mentioned only)
Helena Swift

**Helena Swift** is a Nevermoorian teenager, the oldest child of Dave and Catriona Swift and older sister of Homer, Hawthorne, and Davina Swift. As of Winter of Two, Third Age of Aristocrats, Helena is finishing her fifth year at the Gorgonhowl College of Radical Meteorology.

## Biography

Little is known at this time of Helena's life prior to studying at Gorgonhowl College. She was born into the Swift family and grew up as the older sister to two younger brothers, Homer and Hawthorne. She eventually left Nevermoor to study at Gorgonhowl College of Radical Meteorology (a school on a tiny island) in the Sixth Pocket of the Free State. Because the school is situated in the eye of a perpetual cyclone, Helena rarely makes it home for various events.

It is likely that after she began studying at Gorgonhowl College, her younger sister Davina was born. During Winter of Two, Third Age of Aristocrats, Helena was able to make it home her family for the Christmas holidays.

## Physical Appearance

"*[Helena] took after Cat with [her] long, wild brown curls and gangly limbs.*"
―Comparing Helena to her mum[src]

## Etymology

**Helena** is a Latin form of the name Helen. Helen is an English form of the Greek name Ἑλένη (*Helene*)—from ἑλένη (*helene*)—meaning "torch" or "corposant." It is also possible the name comes from the Greek "moon" σελήνη (*selene*).

**Swift** comes from the English surname, originally a nickname for a swift/fast runner from the Old English *swift* "swift, fleet, quick." It also can be from an Irish surname that is the Anglicized form of *Ó Fuada* "descendant of Fuada." Fuada is derived from *fuadach* which means "wind-blown, pulsating, plundering." Notable people with this surname include Jonathan Swift (essayist/satirist) and Taylor Swift (country and pop music star).

## Trivia and Behind the Scenes

* Saint Nicholas supporter (along with the rest of her family)

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First mentioned)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/helena
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/helen
3. ↑ http://surnames.behindthename.com/name/swift/submitted
President Wintersea

The **president of the Wintersea Republic** (**President Wintersea**) is the head of state and head of government of the Wintersea Republic. The president is possibly the commander-in-chief of any existing Wintersea Republic Armed Forces and is likely the highest office in the Republic.

At this time it is unknown how positions are elected in the republic.

Maud Lowry is the incumbent president of the Wintersea Republic.

## History

Nothing is known at this time of the history behind presidency in the Wintersea Republic.

## See Also

* Wintersea Republic
* States
* Maud Lowry

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incumbent
Laurent St. James

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> *"Abundant wealth, dubious moral health." -*Wundrous Society riddle on the Grand Old Houses of Nevermoor
>
>

**Laurent St James,** leader of the Concerned Citizens of Nevermoor political party, is an antagonist and Nevermoorian aristocrat of the Grand Old House of St. James. Widely regarded as biased, he campaigns to imprison all Wunimals during the Hollowpox epidemic on the grounds that they are dangerous and wild. He further places a fifty thousand kred reward on Morrigan Crow after she is revealed to the public as a Wundersmith, which is later doubled to one hundred thousand kred.

## Physical Appearance

Little is known about his physical appearance, but it is mentioned that he is "smartly dressed" and that his face was a deep shade of red whilst giving a speech about Wunimal rights.

## Personality Traits

St James is depicted as angry, biased and nasty, believing that Wunimals should be locked up and kept away from the public after hollowpox cases have risen. Shown to value attention more than his wealth.

## Accomplishments

* Leader of the Concerned Citizens of Nevermoor
* Front page of many major newspapers

## Possessions

* A vast amount of **wealth**
* **Megaphone**

## Etymology

**Laurent** is a form of Laurence*,*from the Roman *Laurentius* meaning "from Laurentum"*,* a city in ancient Italy that most likely derives its name from the Laurel tree.

**St James** is most likely named after St James the Greater, biblically one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, who was later beheaded by Herod Agrippa. He is the patron saint of Spain and of pilgrims. The name James likely comes from the Latin *Iacomus*, a variant of the Hebrew *יַעֲקֹב /Ya'aqov* (Jacob) which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," though others say it may mean "may God protect."

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/laurent
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/laurence-1
3. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/james
4. ↑ https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint\_id=59
5. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob
Theobold Marek

**Theobold Marek** is a moosewun tenor who played opposite of Dame Chanda Kali as the leads in the opera *The Maledictions*.

## Accomplishments

* Celebrated tenor
* Played the lead part of Happenchance across from Dame Chanda Kali's Euphoriana in *The Maledictions*.

## Relationships

### Chanda Kali

Dame Chanda had a high opinion of Theobold as well as stating he had an exquisite tenor voice. When the tabloids failed to mention anything on the opera performance itself, she was offended for her colleague.

## Etymology

**Theobold** is most likely a variation on the name ***Theobald*** (THEE-ə-bawld) which means "bold people." It comes from the Germanic elements *theud* "people" and *bald* "bold".

The surname **Marek** (MA-rehk) comes from the given name. A form of the name Mark, itself from the Latin Marcus, likely came from the Roman god Mars which likely means "male" from the Latin *mas*.

## Appearances

* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/theobald
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/marek
3. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/mark
4. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/mars
Ornella Crow

**Ornella Crow** is the living matriarch of the Crow family. She is the mother of Corvus and the late Bertram, as well as the grandmother of Morrigan, Guntram, and Wolfram.

## Physical Appearance

She has pale skin, blue eyes and dark grey hair. She might be said to resemble a bird of prey.

## Personality and Traits

When initially introduced, Ornella is depicted as rude, defiant, and irritable. However, throughout the course of the first book, it is revealed that Ornella has a softer, kinder side to her, and is only person in the Crow household who shows any kind of affection towards her granddaughter, Morrigan Crow. The maids of the household call Ornella an 'old vulture' in the third and first book. In the third book, it is also said by a maid that if they don't go back to work, the 'old vulture' will peck their eyes out.

## Etymology

The name **Ornella** was, in fact, invented by the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio who used it for the protagonist of *La figlia di Jorio.* The poet probably took the name from that of a plant, a type of flowering wild ash named ornello.

Given the crow-themed names of the Crow family, **Ornella** could be imagined to come from the Greek *ornis* — meaning bird (seen in words like Ornithischia — bird-hipped dinosaurs) and *ella* — a Latin suffix meaning diminuative (feminine gender).

## Trivia

* Jupiter North told Ornella that Morrigan had a special talent, and that she knew that Morrigan was still alive
* The Portrait Hall is her favourite room in Crow Manor

## 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. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/ornella
2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_commonly\_used\_taxonomic\_affixes#O
Hall of Shadows

**Mr. Jones**: "*Hmm. It's a scary shadow, you said?*"
**Morrigan Crow**: "*They're all scary. Even if you make a nice one, like a kitten, it'll turn into a man-eating tiger or something. It's like they're trying to be scary.*"
**Mr. Jones**: "*That makes sense . . . Shadows are shadows, Miss Crow. They want to be dark.*"
— talking about the Hall of Shadows

The **Hall of Shadows** is a room on the seventh floor of the west wing in theHotel Deucalion. Within the Hall of Shadows,shadows that are cast take on a life of their own.

## Description

The door to the Hall of Shadows houses an unusual doorknob made of twisted silver filigree with a tiny opal bird with stretched wings perched on top. The Hall of Shadows itself is a large, echoey room of the Hotel Deucalion that would be entirely empty if not for the single lit glass lantern on the floor in the center of the room.

Shadows cast within the Hall of Shadows come to life, whether because of the illumination of the lantern in the center of the room or the nature of the room itself. Forms of the shadows even become more exaggerated and fearsome upon their formation.

## History

The lock of the door to the Hall of Shadows was made to fit the silver ferrule of the umbrella Jupiter North gifted to Morrigan Crow upon her birthday and arrival in Nevermoor during the Eventide celebration at the Hotel Deucalion's rooftop.

With her umbrella acting as the key, Morrigan Crow unlocked the door to the Hall of Shadows and entered with her friend Hawthorne Swift in the summer after they completed their Book Trial. There they came to realize the nature of the shadows in the room and used them to entertain themselves for a while. Their shadowy shenanigans came to an end when they realized they had left the door to the room open and a shadow-wolf made its way into the halls.

## Behind the Scenes

* Any shadows that escape the room fade away
* Morrigan thinks of it briefly as the "Creepy Room of Creepiness"
* The menacing wolves and skeletal horse-riders in Morrigan's story are reminiscent of the Hunt of Smoke and Shadow.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 12 (*Shadows*)

Art Studio ·
Ballroom One ·
Ballroom Two ·
Golden Lantern ·
**Hall of Shadows** ·
Jupiter North's Study ·
Lagoon Pool ·
Morrigan Crow's Room ·
Music Salon ·
Rain Room ·
Rooftop ·
Smoking Parlor ·
Theater
Jupiter North (Owner)
Kedgeree Burns ·
Fenestra ·
Frank ·
Honeycutt ·
Martha ·
Charlie McAlister ·
Wilbur
Thomas Bratchett

"*Terrible shame. The hydrangeas have suffered.*"
―Corvus Crow on Old Tom's death[src]

**Thomas Bratchett** (b. *unknown* – d. Winter of Eleven, Eighth Age of the Wintersea Republic) was the gardener at the Crow family's manor. He died from a heart attack, leaving behind at least five grandchildren.

## Biography

A year after Morrigan Crow (a registered cursed child) told him that the flower beds looked nice, Tom passed away following a heart attack. As a result, Thomas' family asked Chancellor Crow to pay for his funeral, make a donation to his favorite charity, and to put his grandchildren through college (Corvus agreed to put two of the five through).

## Etymology

**Thomas** **(*Θωμάς*)**, which means "twin," is a Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (*Ta'oma*).

**Bratchett** may possibly have roots in the Old French *brachet* "female hound/hunting dog" or the Middle High German *brāchōt* "time of plowing" though it is currently unknown if this is true.

## Behind the Scenes

* The Crow's cook has his name written down (as "Old Tom") on her blackboard of calamities believed to be caused by Morrigan.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned only)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 1 (*The Cursed Crow*)
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/thomas
3. ↑ https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/brachet
4. ↑ https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brachet
Will Gaudy

**Will Gaudy** is a junior scholar at the Wundrous Society and a member of Unit 916. He is a minor character in the *Nevermoor* series.

## Biography

In his fourth year at the Wundrous Society, Will was forced to fight against Thaddea Macleod one week during Combat Club. Despite his usual ineffective footwork and punches, Will won the match; unbeknownst to him, it was because Thaddea threw the match.

In his fifth year, Will would try to get people to believe he saved a platoon of Stealth from an elephantwun infected with Hollowpox, though this was a fib.

## Personality and Traits

Will is a mouthy boy who tries to make others think he is stronger than he truly is, usually by making up stories where he is the hero saving someone or beating someone else up. Most people who know him know these stories are complete nonsense.

## Abilities and Skills

### Combat

Will lacks any sort of fighting skills but takes combat classes to try to prove otherwise.

## Etymology

**Will** is probably short for the English name William. Coming from the Germanic *Willahelm*, it means "will helmet." (From *wil* "will, desire" and *helm* "helmet, protection."

The last name **Gaudy** probably comes from the same word that means "marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness."

## Behind the Scenes

* Tells Unwuns that his knack is boxing
* Spread the story that he saved the Stealth from a Hollowpox infected elephantwun
* Thaddea Macleod (Unit 919) can't stand him

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned only)

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/will
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/william
3. ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaudy
4. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 10 (*Demands and Dragons*)
5. ↑ *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* Chapter 15 (*The Gossamer-Spun Garden*)
Magnificat

A **Magnificat** is a larger-than-normal felines who can think and speak like humans can. Throughout the Free State they are awe-inspiring and revered. Though there are also other magnificent and wundrous creatures throughout the Unnamed Realm, Magnificats are not considered (nor do they consider themselves) Wunimals. They are also not considered unnimals. Magnificat offspring (cubs) are known as **Magnificubs**.

## Description

Magnificats are abnormaly large felines with speech capabilities.

## Magnificats in the Wintersea Republic

Magnificats in the Republic have their tongues cut out in infancy to make them docile and subservient. This is why they are so silent and never speak in the Republic. They have also been skinned for their fur to be made into coats.

## Magnificats in the Free State

Magnificats in the Free State enjoy considerable freedom compared to their Wintersea Republic counterparts, being able to act as normal Magnificats. The status of the species is unknown but may extant in some areas of the Free State.

## Known Magnificats

* Fenestra (Fen)
* The Magnificats who pull President Wintersea's carriage in the republic
* Dr. Bramble's Magnificub

## Behind the Scenes

* It is unknown when Magnificubs are able to start speaking instead of sounding cat-like

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 6 (*Missteps, Blunders, Fiascoes, Monstrosities, and Devastations*): [Magnificats were] technically neither Wunimal or unnimal . . . "Would you ask a human if they were a Wunimal? Would you ask a centaur if they were an unnimal? No. I'm a Magnificat. End of."
2. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 6 (*Missteps, Blunders, Fiascoes, Monstrosities, and Devastations*): "Poor old Dr. Bramble's Magnificub has gone missing." - Miss Cheery. In chapter 5, Morrigan mentions that it is a baby Magnificat.
3. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 16 (*The Ghastly Market*)
4. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 16 (*The Ghastly Market*): "You can always skin [the Magnificub] and wear it as a coat."
Coven Thirteen

**Coven Thirteen** was the name of a coven of witches. They were affiliated with the Wundrous Society, and were likely members. Coven Thirteen would speak only in rhymes.

## History

Coven Thirteen played a part in the Fright Trial for Unit 919.

## Members

Despite the name, there were only seven current members as of Year One, Third Age of the Aristocrats:

> "We are the witches of Coven Thirteen, Abigail, Amity, Stella, Nadine. Zoe, Rosario, Sweet Mother Nell. (That's the old bat who pretended she fell.)"
>
>

## Behind the Scenes

* Possibly part of the Alliance of Nevermoor Covens

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (Cut from final edit/bonus chapter content)

## References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* Chapter 16 (*Follow the Glow*)
Mathilde Lachance

"*She had such a talent*"
―Ezra Squall murmured, almost to himself[src]**Mathilde Lachance** was a Wundersmith best known for creating the Museum of Stolen Moments a macabre work of art that trapped people and unimals at the moment of their death.

## Biography

Mathilde Lachance was one of the final nine Wundersmiths mentioned in volume 307 of *An Unabridged History of the Wundrous Arts Spectrum*. She is found in fewer ghostly hours than any other contemporaneous Wundersmiths — except Odbuoy Jemmity.

#### Age of Thieves, Winter of One

Mathilde Lachance created the Museum of Stolen Moments with the Honorable E. M. Saunders as the sponsor. The plaque labels the work of art a spectacle.

#### Age of Endings, Spring of Nine

She attends Griselda Polaris's class on the Art of Ruination.

#### Age of the East Winds, Autumn of Eight

She attends an advanced workshop in Tempus given by Polaris. Mathilde Lachance continued to work on her craft well after becoming an expert.

#### Age of the East Winds, Winter of Nine

Mathilde Lachance opposed Ezra Squall at Courage Square and died.

### Legacy

After Ezra Squall's exile, the Museum of Stolen Moments was abandoned and forgotten. It was used as a place to hold The Ghastly Market and later destroyed by Morrigan Crow.

## Personality and Traits

Mathilde seems to be willing to improve as she continued working on her Tempus even after she created the Museum of Stolen Moments.

Mathillde was also fascinated by death, making the whole Museum of Stolen Moments centered around it, Ezra Squall thought that she was merciful because she kept her people from dying.

## Abilities and Skills

### Wundersmith

Mathilde is regarded by Ezra Squall to have a talent as a Wundersmith.

#### Tempus

Mathilde Lachance was good at Tempus, this being one of the Arts she used in making the Museum of Stolen Moments.

#### Weaving

Mathilde was presumed a good Weaver by Ezra Squall when he examined the Museum of Stolen Moments.

## Etymology

**Mathilde** comes the Germanic name *Mahthildis* meaning "strength in battle". It was brought to England by the Normans, being borne by the wife of William the Conqueror himself. The name was very popular until the 15th century in England, usually in the vernacular form *Maud*.

**Lachance** is a French surname derived from *chance*, luck, or opportunity.

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First mentioned)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned Only)
Timekeeper

A **Timekeeper** is an individual who has the ability to control or alter time. The term timekeeper applies to any knack that alters time though they are usually divided further depending on what the user is able to do with their power.

## Timekeeper usage

It would seem that timekeepers are only able to control one aspect of time, such as making time stretch out longer or set to a loop, rather than being able to control all aspects of time itself.

More experienced timekeepers may be able to choose who remains "unaffected" by their actions. Non-timekeepers who are in stretched out time are conscious that time has stopped, but feel like statues as the timekeeper goes about their business.

## Types of Timekeepers

These are the currently known types of timekeepers

* Looper -- Sets time in a loop. Nothing more is known.
* Preserver -- Able to preserve time. Nothing else is known.
* Shrinker -- Able to make time shorter. Opposite of time-stretcher.
* Stretcher -- Able to stretch out time. Opposite of time-shrinker.

## Appearances

* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
Kedgeree Burns/Quotes

This page lists quotes from **Kedgeree Burns**. Please add to the contents of this page, but only quotes said directly *by* this character, not quotes *related* to the character. This means dialogue between characters is not allowed.

## *Nevermoor*

"*Right as rain, sir, right as rain.*"
―Kedgeree Burns[src]

"*It's not true, wee ones. Just a scary rumour.*"
―Kedgeree Burns[src]

"*Grand wee thing. Champion of a gal.*"
―Kedgeree Burns[src]
## *Wundersmith*

"*Don't worry, Frank's promised he won't disrupt your lesson at all. Right, Frank?.*"
―Kedgeree Burns[src]