Keefe Sencen

> “***... Our family doesn't decide who we are. We decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes that's the only thought that gets me through the day.***”
> ― Keefe[source]
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## Keefe Sencen

* Color
* Black and White

### Aliases

Lord Hunkyhair, Lord Funkyhair, Keefester, That Boy, King of Good hair Land

### Relatives

Lord Cassius Sencen (father)
 Lady Gisela Sencen (mother)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Ice blue

**Keefe Sencen**

 Keefe is a fun loving prankster who uses jokes to cope with his family life. He handles guilt by becoming increasingly more reckless. He is a very good artist and is proud of his infamously awesome hair. He likes to make bets with Ro, his ogre princess bodyguard and made her call him Lord Hunkyhair after she lost one of their bets. She then made a habit of calling him Lord Funkyhair. He is Foxfire Academy’s resident troublemaker—though he’ll, of course, claim he had nothing to do with “The Great Gulon Incident.” , he’s always ready with the perfect joke or prank to make everyone laugh. Naturally, that makes him quite popular at school (though not nearly as popular with the teachers). But while he may be a regular in detention—and know all the best places to ditch class—there’s so much more to Keefe than his prankster ways.

His photographic memory has allowed him to skip an entire grade level, and he’s an excellent friend to Fitz and Biana. He also befriends Sophie from the moment he meets her—and not just because he loves teasing her. His ability as an Empath allows him to read her feelings, which helps him understand her in ways no one else can. He’s always there when she needs him, whether she realizes she needs his help or not. If only he could understand his own feelings for her as easily…

## Physical Appearance

Keefe is said to have a very attractive appearance in the books and is proven several times by others. He has carefully disheveled golden blond hair, ice blue eyes, and a tall, lean build.

## Abilities

* **EMPATHY**

Keefe's registered ability in the Elvin world is empathy. This gives him the ability to sense others' emotions. Regarding empathy, Keefe has the capability to do several things that empaths normally cannot do. For example, he can sense animals' emotions. This has been portrayed in the books when he talks to Silveny.

In book 6, Keefe has also demonstrated that he can also tap into Sophie's emotional center and manipulate it in certain ways - a bit like a beguiler.

* **PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY**

Keefe also has the amazing ability to keep a clear memory of everything he has experienced; just like the main protagonist of the series, Sophie. He used this ability when skipping Level One in Foxfire, and uses it when ditching classes in Foxfire -- he learns the subject matter without actually being in the class to learn it. All he needs to do is see the notes.

In book 6, Keefe's mother, Lady Gisela, reveals that Keefe inherited this trait from her.

* **Polyglot**

After **the thing** in legacy Keefe manifests a polyglot when Ro speaks to him in ogreish her replies in the same language. Though before manifesting a polyglot Keefe can mimic lie an expert

For example, he used it when trying to get the cache in  Neverseen, the fourth book. He also used it in order to lure Sophie into Magnate Leto's office in  Lodestar, the fifth book.

## Personality

He is a total prankster. He makes many funny jokes.

## History

### Early life

Keefe, being the only son of Lord Cassius Sencen and Lady Gisela Sencen, spent his early years living in Candleshade, the home of his parents. During his time there, he was often verbally abused by his father for misbehaving. During these times, his mother attempted to defend him in some way, but most often failed.

Keefe ended up skipping his first year of Foxfire, for his photographic memory gave him a distinct advantage over the other elves of his age.

Since Keefe moved up to the next grade, he got the chance to meet Fitzroy Avery Vacker, who is now his current best friend, though they could also be considered as rivals for Sophie's love.

### Book 1: Keeper

Keefe first enters the series when Sophie is wandering through the walls, trying to find the Healing Center. She finds him ditching his class. When she explains her dilemma to him, he escorts her to the Healing Center.
He also comes into the book during times when Sophie goes over to the Vacker's to play Base Quest.

## Relationships

* **Sophie Foster**

Sophie and Keefe are extremely close friends. Sophie says that she will always forgive Keefe. It is revealed in the Nightfall special edition short story that Keefe has a crush on her-and that he'll always be waiting until she was ready for more.

* **Fitz Vacker**

Fitz and Keefe used to be quite close-until Keefe joined the Neverseen to be a double agent. However, their relationship is getting repaired.

* **Biana Vacker**

Biana and Keefe are good friends. Biana used to have a crush on Keefe.

* **Dex Dizznee**

Keefe and Dex have been good friends/pranking partners ever since the forth book, Neverseen, where the grew closer in Allveture.

* **Tam Song**

Keefe and Tam have a strange relationship. When they first meet in the 4th book, Neverseen, they started out with mutual dislike of each other. However in the latest books, the two of them slowly start to accept the other, especially in the eighth book, Legacy, where Tam was forced to use shadowflux on Keefe.

* **Linh Song**

Keefe once asked Sophie if the Neverseen hurt Linh (to which Sophie replied no)

* **Wylie Endal**

Keefe was concerned when Wylie was attacked by the Neverseen

* **Lord Cassius**

Lord Cassius is Keefe’s father. Lord Cassius is cold towards his son and has extremely high standards (including being the very top of the level, even though Keefe already skipped a grade). He also dislikes Keefe’s jokester personality and passion for art.

* **Lady Gisela**

Lady Gisela is Keefe’s mother who he viewed as “the good parent” in his childhood.

## References

1. ↑ http://simonandschusterpublishing.com/keeper-of-the-lost-cities/#characters
2. ↑ The Hair
3. ↑ http://lost-cities-keeper.wikia.com/wiki/Photographic\_Memory
4. ↑ http://lost-cities-keeper.wikia.com/wiki/Fitzroy\_Avery\_Vacker
5. ↑ http://lost-cities-keeper.wikia.com/wiki/Biana\_Vacker
6. ↑ http://lost-cities-keeper.wikia.com/wiki/Sophie\_Elizabeth\_Foster
7. ↑ http://lost-cities-keeper.wikia.com/wiki/Empath

## Reviews of Keefe

### **Anonymous**

Keefe is amazing.

I don’t have an obsession with Keefe Sencen... SAID NO ONE EVER!

### **Leana the queen of telepaths**

Keefe Sencen has beautiful ice blue eyes and some amazing...hair! He is a possible love interest for Sophie, is a member of the black swan.

### **Anonymous**

Keefe is a lovable jokester, but has some flaws when it comes to dealing with emotions. He has a major(spoilers!) crush on Sophie, and for some reason hates Tam!

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Keefe is the best!

Anonymous = Keefe is just amazing. He does have a few flaws though but he makes up for these by showing amazing strength and resilience :)

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DeanaTheFireFan22

I think Keefe is amazing, and he should appreciate himself more because he is funny and so lovable that if you don't like Keefe, we cannot be friends. No offense.

Keefecrazy

Keefe is AMAZING! im sure everyone will know his name one day \*stops typing and dreams of that day\*

## Official Art Gallery

### Artists' Work

1) Courtney Godbey

2 & 3) Laura Hollingsworth Lodestar Version

4 & 5) Laura Hollingsworth Nightfall Version

**Courtney GodbeyLaura Hollingsworth: LodestarLaura Hollingsworth: Nightfall**

### Keefe on the Cover

**Book 2: *Exile*Book 4: *Neverseen*Book 6: *Nightfall*Book 8: *Legacy***

## Symbolic Songs

### Songs

Home- Phillip Phillips

When it Rains - Paramore

Just Hold On - Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson

I'm The One - DJ Khaled

Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes

One Last Time - Ariana Grande

Introducing Me - Nick Jonas

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Dollhouse - Melanie Martinez

Never Grow Up - Taylor Swift

Whataya Want From Me - Adam Lambert

Don’t Tell Me - Ruel

WILD - Troye Sivan

Smile - Avril Lavigne

Who Are You Really? - Mikky Ekko

Shout Out to My Ex - Little Mix

If I Die Young - The Band Perry

Castle Of Glass - Linkin Park

In My Blood - Shawn Mendes

Hard To Face Reality - Poo Bear

You're Welcome - Dwayne Johnson

### Song References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMF4B3wDO\_E
3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJOqJ-RitOg
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weeI1G46q0o
5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY2yjAdbvdQ
6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg92RrNhB8s
7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJUEWRoWMhw
8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vv-BfVoq4g
9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVv9R1ZR84
10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq34Zy0s1mA
11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Fqn9du7xo
12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE48SVjGMUc
13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdXNNveYOfU
14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KagvExF-ijc
15. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wl4UnxMlJY
16. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFDzhKdrN9M
17. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM
18. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNNfyq3d\_w
19. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36tggrpRoTI
20. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kDklB6-69Q
21. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-DWiPAftbQ
22. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne\_Johnson

## Quotes

> “*Our little girl [Sophie] is growing up and getting so snarky! I've never been so proud.*”
> ― Keefe Sencen[source]
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> “*Ode to Keefe Sencen, that brave and lovable nut. He may not have teal eyes, but he has a really cute-*”
> ― Keefe Sencen[source]
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> “*Whoa, back the T-Rex up!*”
> ― Keefe Sencen
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> “*Right. Because our family doesn't decide who we are. We decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes that's the only thought that gets me through the day.*”
> ― Keefe Sencen[source]
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> “*Art is about honesty. That's why I made sure I have the best hair.*”
> ― Keefe Sencen[source]
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> “*Keefe was the kind of guy who was always willing to take the hit if he thought it would help a friend, regardless of how much it was going to hurt him.*”
> ― Narration[source]
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> “*I'm Batman, so I could be your hero any day.*”
> ― Keefe[source]
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