The Pummel Family

The family ***Pummel*** is one of the families originated from Cowie. The Pummels were the ones who built Two Pines Inn, the only lodging on the island, and are still running it.

## Family members

### Wilhelm Pummel

*Main article: Wilhelm Pummel*

*Wilhelm Albert Pummel* (better known as Mr. Pummel by the villagers) is the oldest known family member of the Pummels. He’s described still pretty healthy for his age, being able to take turns with his grandson, Ludwig, to run the inn, where they both also live in. He does have several health issues, two of which were hinted to be high blood pressure and diabetes. In his free time, he enjoys taking a stroll outside, occasionally also visiting his late wife’s grave. The villagers seem to see him as their own grandfather, and show great care toward him, proven by how they cohesively visited him and even stayed by his side when he fell sick. In 3 Years at Home Series it was said that he and his late wife, Helene, were originated from Burningshield. Together, they had build an inn there, which was also named *Two Pines Inn*. He survived the vampire attack because he was, by mere chance, on an island (which later became Cowie Island) to finish their retirement house. It was said that he offered those who managed to run away from Burningshield a shelter in his house.

### Helene Pummel (deceased)

*Helene Ingrid Pummel* (unknown maiden name) was the wife of Wilhelm. There was not much mentioned about her. In 3 Years at Home, she was noted for her altruistic trait, sacrificing herself so that other people (who were strangers for her) could escape from the vampire attack through the basement, which was built by Wilhelm. Here, it was also said that she and Wilhelm were originated from Burningshield, having built an inn as a token of their love, which was also named *Two Pines Inn*.

Helene was also mentioned several times in Where Forever Began. Her background is written differently here. She was narrated as a botanist and zoologist, who has published several books about the flora and fauna in Cowie. The books could be found in the village’s library. It was never specified when she died in this book, all we know is that she passed away somewhen during Ludwig’s teenage years. She loved dancing, as told by Ludwig when he was reminiscing about his childhood with Reanne. According to him, she also had always wanted to have a daughter. Cole once compared Reanne to Helene, noting that being around them was relaxing.

### Michael Pummel (deceased)

*Michael Henrik Pummel* was the only son of Wilhelm and Helene. So far, he has only been mentioned in Where Forever Began, being described as a scientist and writer, following his mother’s path. It was hinted that he might be an ecologist and has published several books until his death in a shipwreck.

### Cattleya Pummel (deceased)

*Cattleya Pummel* (nee. Aremberg) was the wife, and supposedly a childhood friend of Michael. She has only been mentioned in Where Forever Began. It was mentioned that she had been working with Michael as ecologists and co-writers of several books since before they got married. According to Ludwig, her son, Helene was more fond of her than of Michael, which often made him sulk, and Helene was elated when she found out that Michael was together with her. She and her husband passed away in a shipwreck when Ludwig was only several months old.

## Trivia

* The name *Pummel* was derived from the latin word *pomellus*, which is a diminutive of *pomum* (apple).
* It is customary for male members of the family to use their grandfather’s name as their middle name, for example Ludwig’s full name is *Ludwig Wilhelm Pummel*.
* *Cattleya Aremberg* was Ludwig’s mother’s maiden name. The name originated from an orchid species. His father, *Michael*, was named after the taxonomist who named the orchid species.