recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Jenilee Adams

Jenilee is a girl in the same year as Audra who is friends with Tiffany and Caydi. Audra notes that she was "the leader of them," with the other two "follow[ing[ along." It is likely she grew up in the Demesne, because she knew who Celia was when they met.

## Appearance

Jenilee has long brown hair and "soft green eyes."

## Gifts

Jenilee is roomates with Celia in Mensaleon. She has mind gifts.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Basement*, Neeghan's Journey 2 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2019), [56].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 72]
Steph

Steph is the woman that picked out and then gave Celia her haircut in the fifth book.

## Appearance

"*A few moments later, a tall, very skinny woman with violently green spiked hair came around the partition from the back of the salon."*

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Searching for Clues.* (Colorado Sprinsg, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 24]
Iden

Iden is a scribe at Leymata Castle. She is rather eccentric, and is good friends with Wis and Raedelle.

## Appearance

Iden is a tall, thin woman, with grey hair and skin "only a bit more colored than her hair." She wears her hair in a "stylish, choppy cut" with "longer tendrils framing her face" and has "small delicate features." During Erin's first meeting, she was wearing a flowy shirt, skinny jeans, and no shoes.

## Personality

Iden is insightful and often blunt about her observations. She tends to speak in short sentences, and her meaning is not always immediately clear.

## Occupation

Iden works as a scribe, a position without a good definition. They're "scholars, sages, prophets of a sort." They observe the world around them, and use patterns to make predictions that are reliably accurate. It is a job with a lot of responsibility, because it requires judgement about what information to share, when to share it, and who to share it with. It is, fundamentally, an occupation founded in knowledge.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [125].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [127].
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [200-1].
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [119].
Money

Celia's credit card features the emblem of the Overseer

Money in the Demesne works differently than money elsewhere! Their main type of currency is the konig, which is worth about three American dollars in 2009 (when *Book in the Attic* was published). This is equivalent to $4.04 in 2022.

## Units

### Coins

The main unit of currency is the Konig, a coin that is octoganal and gold. There are also coins for five and ten konigs, but their appearence is unknown. In addition to Konigs there are Reynas, coming in coins worth one, five or ten of them. These are worth less, with fifty Reynas being equivilant to one Konig. Demesne coins are more colorful than those elsewhere, coming in silver, but also green, blue, and purple.

### Bills

One can also pay for things with bills, which are worth twenty, fifty, a hundred, five hundred, or one thousand konigs.

## Celia's Credit Card

> *There was a stylized ram drawn in red, with an unusual-looking crest in the top right corner.*
>
>

Celia's credit card works much like one in America- it is swiped and can transfer money. She is granted it because she is the Princep. Although where the money comes is unclear, Professor Legaspi implies it may come from taxes.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [40].
2. ↑ Coin News, US Inflation Calculator, last modified 2022, accessed May 30, 2022, https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [61].
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gunther, *Key to the past*, [62].
5. ↑ Gunther, *The Book*, [42].
Graecus Exam Docket

The Graecus Exam Docket is a set of three tests taken by students at Renasci and all other schools in the Demense. They are scored numerically, seemingly similar to an IQ test. Similar to that, they cannot be studied for. They are meant to test raw talent rather than one's grasp of material.

## ALPHAs

The ALPHAs are exams taken when students first arrive at Renasci. It is meant to give a preliminary overview of what gifts each student has. The test does not seem to change from year to year, because Neeghan had the same requirements on hers as did Celia.

## PHIROs

PHIROs are exams taken when students are third years.  The acronym stands for Placement Index Reassessment for Habilitas Optimization."

## OMEGAs

OMEGAs are the final exams taken by students at Renasci before graduation. They are looked at by demense colleges, and are therefore considered very important

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [162-3].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [363].
3. ↑ Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [211].
The Guild

The Guild is a group of people, lead by Alison Gemynd, specifically dedicated to protecting Celia Fincastle. They formed after the disappearace of Celia's parents, originally starting out with just friends of the family. It soon grew to become an orderly, but secret, organization, with many people. While most of them have met Celia, everyone has their own reasons for joining.

To see the members of the Guild go to: Category: The Guild
Zach Morgan

Zach Morgan is Erin Morgan's troublesome younger brother, with whom she has a competitive but happy relationship.

## Appearance

Zach has brown hair and eyes, and Erin predicts he "was going to be a heartbreaker," meaning he is handsome. Due to playing sports, it is also likely Zach is fit.

## Relationships

### Erin Morgan

Zach and Erin are constantly competing, be it at sports, video games, or some inane contest made up on the spot. Despite this, their "relationship was close," and built on love. Erin notes that she "really did like spending time with him," and that their relationship did not end at mere tolerance.

### Miles

Miles is Zach's close friend. Both are on the swim team, and Miles lives "three houses down the street," so they see each other often. During *Reopened*, Zach goes to his house to play Empire of Ages, "their favorite board game."

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [16].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [25].
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Melissa Gunther, *Reopened*, Through the Door 3 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2016), [42].
Emin Kingsall

### Weight

Emin Kingsall is the leader of the Commission. He has known ties to Casimir Coridan. He's an old grouch that says "Hmph" more than any actual words.

## Appearance

"*Celia took in the portly appearance, the walrus mustache, the suit and vest, the walking cane, the top hat, and the chain most likely connected to a pocket watch with a measure of disbelief. This man looked like he belonged in a musical or a living history museum."* He has a horrible comb-over underneath that hat and reading glasses that he often glares over.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Secrets, Letters, and Lies.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 343]
Mind Gifts

### Sub-abilities

Telepathy, Mind Reading, Thought Projection, Prophetic Dreams, Prophetic Visions, Puzzle Solving, Mind Linking

## Practitioners

### Others

Madelia Hannagan, Heath Whitmore, Josh Rumbles, Kittrick Borega, Audra Jackson, others

Mind Gifts are a type of gift granted by The Overseer. They involve thoughts, dreams, and prophecy. The coterie for mind gifts at Renasci is Mensaleon.

## History of Use

### The Final Word

In the summer before Celia is a firstie, Alice Gemynd recounts a moment years ago where Casimir Coridan used his Mind gifts to wipe her brother's memory and destroy his mental structures. He was left without remembering his own name and limited ability to talk or move. Later on in the year, Celia sorts through memories that were transplanted in her head from Casimir Coridan, Sebastian Hilleman, and Anne Legaspi. During this, she links with the minds of her friends, allowing her to share the work of sorting through the prophetic visions these memories induce.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Final Word* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2015), [208].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *The Final*, *Chaos of Visions*.
Leymata Castle

### Inhabitants

Princess Ariyet, Sir Hew, Serah, Cara, Erin Morgan (temporarily), various nobles, knights, and servants

Leymata Castle is the home and workplace of Princess Ariyet. It is where Erin Morgan stays while visiting.

## Erin's Room

Erin is a guest at Leymata Castle, and thus stays in guest quarters. Her room is "huge" with a view of the forest from one of the windows. The room contains a bed, which is tucked into an alcove along with its two side tables, two uncomfortable chairs and a small couch across from them, a display cabinet containing porcelain figures, a bookshelf, a globe, and an armoire containing Erin's provided wardrobe. There is also an attached bathroom in the suite.

## The Dungeons

The dungeon, far from containing cells and torture equipment, is a technology center. Erin describes it as "a giant computer lab" with foreign electronics and equipment. It also serves as something of an IT department.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [48-9].
2. ↑ Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [89].
Wis

Wis is a scribe in Ner, who is good friends with Iden and Raedelle.

## Personality

Wis is friendly, with an "easy smile" and "warm" eyes. However, he is also perceptive, as is required of being a scribe.

## Appearance

Wis is an athletic, "stocky" man of average height. He has dark skin and brown eyes. When Erin first met him, he was in shorts and a t-shirt.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [133].
CAR: Cross-country Aboveground Route

The CAR is a different version of the BUS. It is faster and less comfortable, being more similar to a subway system then to trains. It is likely there are an equal number of CARs and BUSs, but CARs make Celia significantly more nauseous, she uses them less often, and the specifics of their tracks are a mystery. CARs board at the same stations as BUSs.

## Lime line

Celia takes the Lime line during *Flash of Red.* It is a "sleek, lime green train... much shorter than the BUS, and looked very aerodynamic compared to the bubbles of the BUS." Unlike the BUS, the inside has poles standing every few feet in the center aisle. There are long benches along the sides each car, which you can stow your bags under while in motion. The interior walls are painted a muted version of the lime green on the outside.

## Ruby line

Celia takes the Ruby line northward to Illumine. She mentions that they are "somewhere in the middle of the country," so it is likely the CAR runs parallel to A-BUS. Its color is red.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gunther, Melissa. *Flash of Red.* Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012 [Page 281]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Melissa Gunther, *The Gathering Storm* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2014), [503].
Mr. Twombly

Mr. Twombly is Professor Twombly's husband.

## Appearance

"*He seemed to be almost the opposite of Professor Twombly, wearing neutral-colored clothes and a conservative haircut. He had plain features, with no particular attribute standing out as note-worthy."* He was also described as a tall man.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 181]
Stephanie Supak

Stephanie is in Hedgehog cabin with Celia when she and Maddie go to Camp Altohodos during summer in *Key to the Past.* She goes to Elpidapax and is in the CG (Classifying group) for touch. Stephanie lives in St. Louis.

## Appearance

Stephanie has spiky black hair and a dark suntan. When Celia sees her at camp the next year, the tips of her hair are blue, and the next time they meet they are purple.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 31]
Book of Nawanc

The Book of Nawanc is one of four other relics granted to the Princep. The book gives the Princep direct information from the Overseer, and can be read with the Rhitrus Cube. To those who are not the princep, the pages seem blank.

## Appearance

*"It was a large, heavy book, about and inch and a half thick. The cover was tattered, showing years, if not centuries, of use. The corners were worn and the spine was frayed in places. Carrying it over to the light, she saw a thick coating of dust on the cover, obscuring what looked like a detailed design. She blew the layers of dust off the intricately carved leather cover and tried to decipher the cover. The words were printed in unusual characters she had never seen before."*

The Book of Nawanc is an extremely old book with an elaborate design on the cover. It is written in a language even those with Speech gifts cannot understand.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [7].
Kent Olmitz

Kent Olmitz is a a year above Celia in Aquilegia. He was put in her group for the NICE program.

## Appearance

"*He had very short, nearly shaved hair that was a few shades darker than his chocolate skin and his silver colored glasses reflected the light."*

## Gifts

Kent is in Aquilegia, so he has sight gifts.

## References

1. ↑ Gunther, Melissa. *Flash of Red.* Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012
2. ↑ Gunther, *Flash of Red* , [143].
Annette Hannagan

### Relatives

Madelia Hannagan, Bob Hannagan, Huxton Hannagan, Sabrina Hannagan, Dairek Hannagan, Clarabell, Ralph Shoenecker,

## Physical description

### Gender

female

Mrs. Hannagan is Maddie's mother. She didn't grow up in the demesne.

## Appearance

She has "the same blond hair and dusty blue eyes" as her daughter.

## Gifts

She is gifted at sight, but minimally. She had no formal training, but knew enough to recognize the signs in her daughter, Maddie.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Secrets, Letters, and Lies.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 40]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *Secrets, Letters*, [50].
Moorland Whitmore

Moorland Whitmore is the older brother of Heath, and part of the Guild. In the first book, he warned Celia of Neel's actions. He joined The Guild after, and sometimes acts as Celia’s bodyguard.

## Appearance

He has blond hair like his brother and brown eyes. He is tall and skinny.

## Gifts

Moorland has body gifts, as he was in Corpanthera at RAGS. "*He seemed to move in a manner similar to the dean of the coterie, Professor Spadaro: smooth and flowing, as if he were gliding above the floor."* It is likely he has a second gift, and given what his brother Heath is good at, it is probably mind or touch.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Gathering Storm*(Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2014) [69].
2. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Secrets, Letters, and Lies.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 124]
Clarabell Shoenecker

### Relatives

Ralph Shoenecker, Annette Hannagan, Bob Hannagan, Madelia Hannagan, Hux Hannagan, Sabrina Hannagan, Dairek Hannagan

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

Clarabell Shoenecker is Maddie's Grand-ma-ma. She is the only one in Maddie's family who stayed in contact with the Demense when they moved away. She cooks most of the meals for the Hannagan's and is just a nice old woman. She went to Renasci growing up and was in Sprachursus.

## Appearance

"*Celia saw that a plump woman stood in front of the oven, pulling a pan of biscuits out and setting it on the stovetop. She had wavy gray hair and was wearing a flowered apron, and after pulling off her hot mitts and setting them on the counter, she turned to face them*."

## Gifts

Grand-ma-ma was in Sprachursus, so she is gifted in speech.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Secrets, Letters, and Lies.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 22]
The Mercat

> *This whole area is known as the Mercat, and it's one of the biggest shopping areas in the demense.*
>
>

The mercat is a major Demesne-specific shopping district. It is the size of a town, and operates like a large scale version of the Rathskeller markets found near BUS stations.

## Appearance

The mercat is organized “*like a town square, with a tree-filled park in the center and stores lining the side of the square.*

### Stores

* Chef de Cuisine
* Baile! - ballroom gowns and pointe shoes
* Spencer's Deli- serving lunch
* Nordby's- clothing
* Good Sport- sports equipment
* Dulci's Delights - candies and sweets
* Olde Soda fountain- presumably soda
* Sorbil's Libros - where all the textbooks are bought

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gunther, Melissa. *Flash of Red.* Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012 [Page 28]
Erin Morgan

Erin Morgan is the main character of the Through the Door series.

## Appearance

Erin Morgan has long black hair, and dark blue eyes. She says that she "could be gorgeous if she put the effort into it," but is too messy to do so. She is in-shape due to playing soccer, and generally wears her hair in a ponytail for the same reason.

## Personality

Erin is a stubborn, competitive, and driven girl. She doesn't back down from fights, and when she sets her mind to something, she gives it her all. She has a bit of a temper, but mitigates it with kindness when she can.

## History

### Into the Castle

During a family trip, Erin gets mysteriously transported into another realm, where the ruins she was visiting aren't rubble but instead alive and bustling. She finds out that she was summoned in order to help find a missing person, and makes both friends and enemies in her quest to do so. Her greatest motivation is to get home and be reunited with her family, but this is harder than she anticipated, and she stays at Leymata Castle for a while.

## Trivia

* Erin chews on her lower lip when she's trying to hide something

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [16].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Back Again*, Through the Door 2 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2015), [1].
3. ↑ Gunther, *Into the Castle*), [89].
4. ↑ Gunther, *Back Again*, [10].
Walter Roopville

Mr. Roopville is the headmaster of Faynen.

## Appearance

"Celia turned and saw a man apporaching, impeccably dressed, a huge smile on his face, revealing bright white teeth against his dark skin. His hair was silver, short and fuzzy on his head."

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Searching for Clues.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013) [Page 612]
Audra Jackson

Audra Jackson is the sister of Blaine, first met in the second book, and is a like a sister to Heath. She is a year younger than Celia, and shares Room 3 of Mensaleon when she arrives. She is very good at Backgammon, and is one of the first ambassadors in school exchange program.

## Appearance

Audra is a short girl, which is why Heath often calls her Squirt. She has "brown hair and bright blue eyes." She wore her hair short as a fitfth and first year.

## Personality

She is competitive and “endless[ly] exuber[ant].”

## Gifts

Audra has mind gifts. Her secondary gift is speech, and she says it took her "a year or so" before they "started to show up."

## Trivia

* She a Backgammon queen
* She wears contact lens
* Her name means "noble strength"
* She's an "honorary big sister" to Neeghan

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 72]
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [96].
3. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings* (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allen, 2017), *Chapter Three.*
4. ↑ Gunther, Melissa, *The Final Word*, (Colorado Springs CO.: Hayes Allan, 2015), [38].
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gunther, *The Book* *Basement*, [56-7].
6. ↑ "Audra: What Does Audra Mean?" Think Baby Names. Accessed November 21, 2022.http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Audra.
Talia Jones

Talia is a girl in Neeghan's year at Renasci.

## Appearance

Talia has a "paler complexion" with freckles, dark hair, and dark eyes. She wears jeans about the castle.

## Gifts

Talia is in Aquiligia, so has sight gifts. She does not have body gifts but she “manag[es] to get some stuff in Art Class,” so she may have touch.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2019), [132].
2. ↑ Gunther, *New Beginnings*, [229].
3. ↑ Gunther, *New*. [199].
Rozene

Rozene is first year when Neeghan first arrives at Renasci. She acts as a friendly face and guide for the newcomers. She also is the captain of Aquilegia's Soccovolle team.

## Appearance

Rozene is tall, with "coppered-colored skin" and "deep brown eyes."

## Gifts

Rozene is Aquilegia, so she has sight gifts.

## Personality

Rozene is friendly and "warm." She has an optimistic outlook, and tends to think the best of people. She says she thought Celia "seemed pretty nice" even though she was present for the newspaper slander in Celia's final years. She's energetic, speaking and moving pretty fast.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [125].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *New Beginnings*, [126].
Riletta Whitmore

Mrs. Whitmore is Heath's mom. She is part of the Guild. She went to RAGS as a child, where she played Soccovolle for all seven years and was very good at it.

## Appearance

"*A lady with black hair styled in a severe bob and wearing bright red lipstick was eyeing everyone in the car with an air of nonchalance."*

## References

1. ↑ Melissa, Gunther. *Flash of Red.* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012) [Page 95]
Tiffany

Tiffany is a girl a year below Celia, in the same year as Audra. She is friends with Jenilee, who she is roommates with.

## Appearance

She is described as having "big brown eyes and dark blond hair."

## Gifts

Tiffany is in Mensaleon, and has mind gifts.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 72]
Huxton Hannagan

### Relatives

Sabrina Hannagan (sister), Madelia Hannagan (sister), Mrs. Hannagan (mother), Mr. Hannagan (father), Daerik Hannagan (brother)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Dark blue

Hux is Maddie's brother, much to her chagrin. He arrived at Renasci two years after Maddie. He was the perpetrator of the Hildegard plot, and plays Soccovolle.

## Personality

Hux is playful, mischievous, and outgoing. He also must be good at organization, because he had to communicate with a lot of people to make sure Hildegard got all over the country.

## Gifts

Hux has body gifts, and is in Sprachursus, which means he also has speech gifts.

## Appearance

He has "shaggy light brown hair," and dark blue eyes.

## References

1. ↑ Gunther, Melissa. *Flash of Red.* Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012 [Page 34]
Odette Signus

Odette is in Mensaleon, two years above Celia. She does ballet and later becomes part of the Guild. After she graduates RAGS, although she and her twin, Odile, consider going into professional ballet. Instead, they go to the university at the International Novus Rubicon Institute.

Her name is a reference to the famous ballet "Swan Lake," where Oddette is the white swan.

## Appearance

Odette has white hair and extremely light eyes, but other than that is said to look nearly identical to her sister Odile. She is also said to have "long legs and [a] slender figure."

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [389].
2. ↑ "Odette: What Does Odette Mean?" Think Baby Names. Accessed November 21, 2022. http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Odette.
3. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 73].
Doxa Geleafa

Doxa's stylized name

Doxa Geleafa is a prominent supporting character in Celia's Journey. She joins the Guild after the first book, and becomes Celia's personal bodyguard.

## Appearance

> *She had long blond hair that looked like it had been carefully styled, and wore thick eye makeup that made her look like she had two black eyes.*
>
>

During her time as a solo at Renasci, Doxa wore a considerable amount of make-up, and generally had carefully picked clothing and hair. She lost the intense make-up later on in her life. During her time in the guild, she went for clothing that would allow her to blend in.

## Gifts

Doxa is gifted in mind and body, but not in touch.

## History

### Pre-Books

Doxa grew up with her parents, and her father worked long hours at the palace. He didn’t often have time for her due to his job. This fostered resentment both towards her parents and towards Celia Fincastle.

### Book in the Attic

Doxa is at Renasci with Celia for her first (and final) year. They end up in the same dorm, and immediately hostilities break out. Doxa has a deep hatred for Celia Fincastle and by extension the other "sevvies." She participates in a plot to expel Celia, and frames her for five pranks and heists. She apologizes on the BUS home, but is scared away by Maddie before Celia can either accept or rebuff her. Doxa is not expelled for her actions, but her accomplice, Neel, is. Doxa completes her schooling at home and came back to school during June to take her exams and receive her diploma. She does some serious self-reflection, and returns during Key to the Past as a new person.

### Key to the Past

Doxa is one of the counselors at Camp Altohodos, and tries to make piece with Celia. She goes along with the plot for Celia and Maddie to exchange places despite reservations, likely because of guilt.

## Trivia

* Doxa remained friends with Cy after Renasci
* Doxa eventually gets into a relationship with Blaine Jackson. She initiates their first kiss.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 72].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Gathering Storm* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2014).
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [302].
4. ↑ Gunther, *The Book*, [Page 72-73].
5. ↑ Gunther, *The Book*, [Page 262].
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past,* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [Page 37]
7. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [336].
8. ↑ Gunther, *The Gathering*, [149].
Agatha Trowbridge

### Relatives

Higby Snodridge/Sebastian Hilleman,Adelle Fincastle, Jacob Fincastle, Celia Fincastle, William (brother), Charles (nephew), Emily (neice-in-law)

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

Agatha Trowbridge, was Celia Fincastle's guardian before Celia was sent to boarding school at RAGS. Celia has always called her Aunt Agatha even though the way they are truly related is Celia's aunt, Emily married Agatha's nephew, Charles.

Agatha is often considered mean, known for making Celia attend social events and eat her infamous prune tarts.

## Appearance

"*Agatha Trowbridge was in her seventies, yet she didn't look a day over fifty. She had blond hair that, although it had faded over the years, still had color left in it. She wore it in a high bun, always with some sort of fancy hair pin or decorated hat. Her wardrobe could only be described as elegant, and she fit into her high society social circle with ease."*

Aunt Agatha was a severe looking woman, who heavily played into social standards for her appearance, including the way she wore her hair, her clothing, and her face. The best word to describe her would be 'prim.'

## History

### The Book in the Attic

During the first book of the series, Aunt Agatha took Celia to a social tea. Celia's time there is highly restrictive: both what she wears as well as how she acts at the event are moderated, and reprimanded when needed. Aunt Agatha discusses sending Celia to a boarding school with her friends. She shows no intrest in Celia's life at school apart from ensuring it is a boarding school. In fact, she goes as far as to expressly avoid reading all given paperwork and information on the topic. While Celia is at school, she sends a total of two letters, both requesting that she not be contacted while they are seperated.

### The Final Word

Aunt Agatha invites Celia and gang over for tea during the summer before they become firsties. She talks about her various accomplisments and intrests, and serves them all prune tarts, which are "one of my specialties." It is also learned that its her "own creation" To escape both the horrific pastery as well as her aunt's company, Celia takes her friends on a tour of the house, leaving Aunt Agatha downstairs. When they come back down, their goodbyes are very brief, but not brief enough to prevent Aunt Agatha from handing off the remaining prune tart "to take with you."

## Trivia

* Aunt Agatha's signature dish is prune tart
* She gets up early in the morning
* She owns a rather large, handed-down estate from old money.
* Aunt Agatha plays bridge

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 2].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Final Word* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2015), [Page 224].
3. ↑ Gunther, *The Final*, [Page 241].
4. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [1].
5. ↑ Gunther, *Key to the past*, [4].
TAG Teen

Josh Rumbles was featured as the cover story at TAG Teen when he was a fourth-year

TAG Teen is a demesne based magazine marketed towards teenagers. It can be subscription based, in which case it is delivered through L'Azulla, or it can be bought at places like the Mercat.

## Editions

### Key to the Past

When Celia and Maddie are boarding the BUS to return to Renasci, Maddie buys a magazine from the Rathskellars featuring Ed Bornhoft on the cover.

### Flash of Red

In the late summer of Celia's fifth year, TAG Teen covered the story of Maddie's kidnapping. It was a very popular edition, especially among those riding the A and C-BUS. It was likely sold at the Rathskellers. Celia notes that the magazine was "paying for a picture of [her]."

### Secrets Letters and Lies

In the summer before his fourth year, Josh was interviewed for a front-page feature in an article titled "Soccovolles Newest Star." Josh spoke about his new admission into the U-17 leagues - an admission that made him the youngest player in decades. He also spoke about a secret crush he had - the details of which were left as a tantalizing mystery to the readers.

In the same issue, there was also a feature on Celia Fincastle, containing what the magazine proclaimed was "exclusive insider information." It was full of such incorrect facts as her "unusual talent" of touching her tongue to her nose, and the fact that she "just love[s] taking trips to the beach." It even got her coterie incorrect.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Secrets, Letters, and Lies* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013), [56].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Key to the past* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2011), [59].
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [94].
4. ↑ Gunther, *Secrets, Letters*, [57].
5. ↑ Gunther, *Secrets, Letters*, [60].
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gunther, *Secrets, Letters*, [62].
Sebastian Hilleman

Also known as Higby H. Snodridge, Sebastian Hilleman was the wife of Violet Hilleman, and grandfather of Celia Fincastle. He served as Celia's guardian in the Demesne. His official job was being the interim princep until Celia was old enough to take over. He lives in Havensmoor and attended Renasci where he was sorted into Menasleon. He is a good cook, and is known for his coffeecake.

## Appearance

"*He looked dignified, clothed in a three-piece suit and wearing round spectacles with a derby on his head."* Higby has blue eyes.

## Gifts

Higby has mind gifts and is decent enough at body gifts as well.

## History

### The Book in the Attic

Higby first appears in the Book of Nawanc, giving a message to Celia inviting her to come to Renasci. He appears in blue light above the book, likely activated by her touch abilities. He delivers her the brochure that she uses to deliver her choice to Aunt Agatha.

## References

1. ↑ Gunther, *New Beginnings*, [307].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 12].
3. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings* (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allen, 2017), [4].
Serah

Serahvis Hew's brother, and her dissappearence drives the plot of *Into the Castle* and *Back Again.*

## Appearance

Serah has long curly hair, and green eyes "like Hew's." She is "beautiful" in the opinion of both Erin and Ariyet,

## History

### Pre-books

Serah grew up in a small village in the countryside. When she was nine, raiders attacked it, killing her parents and burning the entire town to the ground. She and her brother Hew were the only survivors. He took the two of them to Leymata Castle, where he trained to become a knight, and she was given an education.

Serah loved art, and she wanted to become a artist. Hew was intent that she continue with her studies and eschew "disctrat[ions." This tension boiled over in an argument wherin Hew forbid her from leaving the castle grounds and she did so anyway. She vanished and left no trace, causing Hew to dedicate all his time and energy to finding her.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [102].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [103].
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [104].
Katie

Katie was one of Doxa and Gretchin's friends when they were solos. She was not complicit in Neel's plot, but did follow Doxa in her disdain for Celia. Little is known about her personality or life after Renasci.

## Gifts

Katie was in Mensaleon, and thus had mind gifts.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 72-73].
Alexine Nilsson

Lexi is a girl in Neeghan's year at Renasci. They share a dorm room in Aquilegia. She is the only one of her siblings to go somewhere other than Illumine.

## Appearance

Lexi has blonde hair that she wears in a ponytail.

## Gifts

Lexi is in Aquilegia, so she has sight gifts. She does not have body gifts but may have touch.

## Personality

Lexi is competitive and creative, as demonstrated by Mix-up Mashup and Soccovolle.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [132].
2. ↑ Gunther, *New*, [135].
3. ↑ Gunther, *New*. [199].
4. ↑ Gunther, *New Beginnings*, [289].
Fifth Year Trip

The Fifth Year Trip is an annual tradition at Renasci, where the fifth years travel to a location in the demesne. Its purpose is to help students "narrow down [thei]r choices for [thei]r classes," as well as simply being fun. Each year, it is run by a spunky old lady named Granny Mo.

## Locations

* Fleurdemer
* Bellville
* Miner's Village
* Rio Plata

## Celia's Trip

Celia Fincastle took a trip with her grade to Fleurdemer. She, along with Maddie and the other Menasleon girls, were grouped with Mrs. Olson as a chaperone. While in Fleurdemer, they visited Gooty Hall, Hilleman House, and more.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [229].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [246].
3. ↑ Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [280].
Into the Castle

Into the Castle is the first book in the Through the Door series by Melissa Gunther.

## Synopsis

Erin Morgan has always loved fairy tales, so of course she's excited to see the castle ruins during her family's summer vacation road trip. When she hears they're going to visit the ruins and take a tour, even spend the night in a nearby bed and breakfast, she's even more enthusiastic. But then something happens.

Suddenly everything familiar is gone: her parents, her brother, the car, even the parking lot is nowhere to be seen. She's not really sure where she went or how she ended up in a real castle that seems eerily similar to the ruins she'd seen from a distance, but now she's surrounded by knights and ladies, with a princess telling her they'd known Erin would arrive there that day.

All Erin wants now is to find her way home, but no one in the castle seems to know how she can get there. They say they need her help, but Erin's pretty sure that won't happen. After all, how can she help them when she doesn't even know where she is? There seems to be more to this castle than Erin ever thought, and it's up to her to figure it out and find her way home.

## Other Books in This Series

The next book in this series is Back Again, followed by Reopened.

## References

1. ↑ "Into the Castle." Goodreads. Accessed November 23, 2022. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24114806-into-the-castle.
New Inter-coterie Cooperation Exercises (NICE)

NICE was a program enacted by Professor Bazemore in order to foster inter-coterie unity. It was wildly unpopular for its time drain and seemingly meaningless requirements.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [143-4].
2. ↑ Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [145].
3. ↑ Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [267].
Rayne Kirsch

Rayne is in Neeghan's year at Renasci.

## Appearance

Rayne has light brown hair with skin "only a couple shades lighter." His eyes are dark green.

## Gifts

Rayne is in Aquilegia and so has sight gifts.

## Relationships

### Mia Kirsch

Mia is Rayne’s younger sister with whom he is close. She is seven years younger than him, making her four when he first left for Renasci. They were very sad to part when Rayne left for school, and she sends him pictures, such as a handprint turkey. Rayne loves her dearly, and looks forward to breaks so that he can see her.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [132].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gunther, *New Beginnings*. [225-6].
Zorion

Zorion is a secondary character in the Through the Door series. He is friends with Hew.

## Personality

Zorion is friendly, with a "warm smile" and an easy laugh.

## Appearance

Zorion has short, dark hair that he wears in a side part. He has "tanned skin" and hazel eyes. He frequently wears tunics, and was dressed in navy when Erin first meets him.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [172].
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Celia's Journey is a seven book series starring Celia Fincastle, a girl who gets her life turned upside-down when she finds a mysterious book in her Aunt's attic. A man speaks to her out of the book, imploring her to attend Renasci Academy, a school for gifted students. The school is more than meets the eye, and Celia spends her time there learning about her magic-esque powers and preparing herself for a position she was been destined her entire life to fulfill.

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## Melissa Gunther

Melissa Gunther is the author of the Celia's Journey, Neeghan's Journey, and Through the Door series! She lives in Florida, and she spends her days reading, writing, playing music, and learning to knit. She did dance as a child, and majored in political science with a side of areospace engineering, but somehow managed to work her way around to where she is today: a full-time writer. You can find her on her website, or on Goodreads!

## Recent Releases

Secrets Hidden

The newest book by Melissa Gunther, and the third in the Neeghan's Journey series!
Amelia Trowbridge

### Relatives

Shay Trowbridge, Higby Snodridge/Sebastian Hilleman, Adelle Fincastle, Jacob Fincastle, Celia Fincastle, William, Charles, Emily, Agatha Trowbridge

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

Amelia is Celia's younger cousin. She grew up with Neeghan and the rest of Celia's relatives in the basement of Huperpetra.

Amelia is 5 years old in *New Beginnings*, making her 6 years younger than Neeghan, and two years older than her brother Shay.

## Gifts

Amelia has touch gifts. Uncle Charles, her father, taught her to use these in what he called the "super-tickler."

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*(Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allen, 2017), [226].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Secrets Hidden*, Neeghan's Journey 3 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2022), [1-2].
The Final Word

The Final Word is the seventh and final book the the Celia's journey series. However, the story of the Demesne contines in Neeghan’s Journey!

## Synopsis

Summer hasn’t started the way Celia Fincastle expected, and her surprise visitor is just the beginning. She might not be at school, but that doesn’t mean she gets to relax. With more decisions to make, more changes to cope with, and more answers to find, there’s plenty of work awaiting Celia before she and her friends return to Renasci for their final year.

## References

1. ↑ "The Final Word," Goodreads, last modified 2015, accessed December 20, 2021, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25645477-the-final-word.
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## Appearance

The Kynoseur's outfit changes, although he is usually to be found in royal blue robes, and potentially a white cape. Tainn notes that his eyes are "bright, bright blue... bluer than anything I think I've seen." He spends most of his time invisible.

## History

### Secrets, Letters, and Lies

Celia first meets the Kynoseur after learning about Higby Snodridge's true identity. She is distraught, and he distracts her and gives her advice. Later, he guides her through a dream, where she sees her loved ones and meets with Casimir Coridan, who recieves a prophecy.

### The Final Word

In the Final Battle, the Kynoseur stands between Celia and Casimir Coridan, acting as a shield and allowing her to win by fufilling Lyrely's prophecy.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Secrets, Letters, and Lies* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2013), [364].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Gathering Storm* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2014), [767].
3. ↑ Gunther, *Secrets, Letters*, [361].
4. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Final Word* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2015).
Danae

Danae is a friend of Maru. The two of them are in the same room as Neeghan at Renasci.

## Appearance

Danae has curly hair that she usually keeps in an up-do. It gets very messy before bed.

## Gifts

Danae has sight gifts, given that she is in Aquilegia.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melissa Gunther, *New Beginnings*, Neeghan's Journey 1 (Colorado Springs, CO: Hayes-Allan, 2017), [140].
Cynnamyn Vandeau

Cynnamyn Vandeau was a fourth year student in Sprachursus when Celia was in her second year of going to Renasci (her sixth year). Cyn was in Celia's Dream Interpretation class and partnered with her for a project in *Key to the Past*. Her mother was in Mensaleon and her father was in Sprachursus, so she figures that she just has a little bit of both in her and that's why she was placed in Dream Interpretation, although she's better at speech gifts.
Lee Perrin

*"'I am Professor Perrin, dean of Sprachursus.' Professor Perrin seemed like he should have been an actor or a model. He was quite handsome, and he wore his shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows."*

Professor Perrin is a teacher at Renasci who does Speech classes. He is the Dean of Sprachursus. He gets married the summer before Celia's fourth year, to a woman by the name of Bonnie.

## Appearance

Professor Perrin is noted to be handsome, and similar in appearence to famous Soccoville player, Ed Borhoft who has curly hair.

## Classes

Professor Perrin taught Celia's Basic Animal Communication and Basic L'Azzula classes Celia's fifth year. L'Azzula is communication through blue light, presumably across large distances.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Book in the Attic* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2009), [Page 65].
2. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Flash of Red* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2012), [251].
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gunther, *Flash of Red*, [96]
Ariyet

Ariyet is the princess of the kingdom of Ner, and she is a major character in the Through the Door series.

## Appearance

Ariyet is "beautiful" with dark brown hair and blue eyes. She has "mocha" skin, and "sharp" features, with a straight nose and high cheekbones. Her hair falls nearly to her waist, although she usually wears it pulled into an updo for her work. Due to the nature of this work, she is usually wearing formal dresses and gowns that "long and detailed, the colors rich and bold."

## Personality

Ariyet is an all-buisness down-to-earth girl. She constantly has people seeking her attention, and so is good at multi tasking and getting things down in an efficient manner. She notably has an aversion to "all that bowing and scraping" and prefers that people be genuine with her.

## History

### Pre-books

Ariyet had been trained for the throne her entire life, and, as per Ner tradition, took it when she turned thirteen years old. She has ruled since then, and was 15 and a half during *Into the Castle.* She visits her parents during holidays, but otherwise was given no guidance from them. During her childhood, she became fairly close friends with Sir Hew, although the exact details of their meeting are unknown.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Melissa Gunther, *Into the Castle*, Through the Door 1 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2014), [56].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [31].
3. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *Back Again*, Through the Door 2 (n.p.: Hayes-Allan, 2015), [21].
4. ↑ Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [107].
5. ↑ Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [98].
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gunther, *Into the Castle*, [99].
Sam Gemynd

Sam Gemynd is Alison Gemynd's brother. He is a victim of Casimir's methods of torture. He went to Bellicose and was friends with Casimir, because both were misfits. But Sam didn’t want to go as far as Casimir in changing the demesne, and when he tried to leave, Casimir had him beat up and then performed a complete wipe of his memories and mental structures.

Sam stays in a wheelchair and needs a nurse or caregiver 24/7. He doesn't remember anything and has trouble forming words and moving.

## Gifts

Sam has mind gifts, and often communicated telepathically with Alison before he lost his mind.

## References

1. ↑ Melissa Gunther, *The Final Word* (Colorado Springs, Colo.: Hayes Allan, 2015), [205-6].
2. ↑ Gunther, *The Final*, [208].
3. ↑ Gunther, *The Final*, [208].