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Hawthorne Swift/Quotes

This page lists quotes from **Hawthorne Swift**. 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*

"*I reckon the only language some people understand is the language of the surprise dessert attack.*"
―pranking Noelle[src]

"*Sorry, Nan. Couldn't waste a perfectly good barrel of toads.*"
―pranking the Wundrous Welcome Party[src]

"*Is that a rule, though? Did he actually* say *that? Because if he didn't* say *it's a rule, it's probably... more of a suggestion.*"
―trying to find a way to go the Nevermoor Bazaar[src]

"*Yeah. He'd do something nutty like that.*"
―on Jupiter wanting them to discover the Hall of Shadows[src]

"*Morrigan Crow. I pinky-promise to keep your secret and not tell another soul. . .Pinky-promise. I've never broken a pinky promise in my life.* Never*.*"
―a very serious promise[src]

"*What rhymes with* weasel of a nephew*?*"
―about Jack[src]

"*If we get eaten alive by giant sewer rats or torn to shreds by the Nevermoor Scaly Sewer Beast, my mom will be* really *cross.*"
―going into the sewer to 'help' an 'old' lady[src]

"*I don't need legs to fight you! Come back here, you coward! I'll fight you legless!*"
―to a dragon during the Fright Trial[src]

"*You got two bids? I was excited to get* one*.*"
―to Morrigan[src]

"*You'd be hopeless at being evil. You don't have the stomach for it.* I *could be evil. My evil laugh is brilliant.* Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!'**"**
―to Morrigan about her being evil[src]

"*My own dragon? Are you mental? I don't have my own dragon. Whose parents can afford to buy them a dragon?*"
―when asked if he was riding his own dragon during the trial[src]

"*How did he* do *that?*"
―about Archan's knack[src]

"*Might not have been my idea, but it was still brilliant.*"
―about Cadence using her mesmerism on him[src]

## *Wundersmith*

"*Brilliant, Maybe you can teach me a bit. Archan, isn’t it?*"
―to Archan, about possibly learning pickpocketing[src]
"*Look – Stealth, Evasion and Concealment. I’m not sure I need that class, though. I mean, who do you know that’s stealthier than me?*"
―Comparing classes on the first day of school[src]
"*I couldn’t decide what to come as, so Mum made me a pirate-zombie-robot-dinosaur costume and — What, too much?*"
―Hallowmas at the Hotel Deucalion[src]
"*Whoever is sending the notes is threatening all of [Unit 919]—we're in it together.*"
―to his Unit[src]

## *Hollowpox*

"*What about Creation and Destruction? Maybe they're going to turn us into ALL POWERFUL GODS.*"
―discussing what C&D could stand for[src]
"*How much experience do you need to stand outside an empty train station for three hours?*"
―Hawthorne not looking forward to Golders Night C&D[src]
"*FINALLY AWAKE, ARE WE?*"
―to Morrigan in hospital[src]
Skyfaced Clock

"*Town Hall was Jackalfax's most important building. But the clock tower . . . was much more interesting.*"
―The two most important buildings in Jackalfax[src]
The **Skyfaced Clock** is a clock that sits upon the clock tower in Jackalfax, Great Wolfacre. Unlike a normal clock that tells time it changes with the passing of an Age. It has a round face with no lines or hands that looks like glass with an empty sky inside. The clock changes colours to represent the different parts of an Age:

 `2.` | Basking
 `3.` | Dwendelsun
 `4.` | Gloaming
 `5.` | Eventide |  inky, star-strewn black

While Gloaming seems to last for several years, the clock shows Eventide for only one and a half days. When the clock changes from Gloaming to Eventide, the clock tower bells ring until midnight to let the people know that the final day of the age is upon them.

## As a Gateway

The Skyfaced Clock seems to be a gateway to a place in the unnamed realm that changes colour with the passing of the Age. There is probably a similar installation in the seventh pocket of the Free State (the Mount Florien gateway). One place the gateway can definitely go to is Nevermoor border control.

## Appearances

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

**Alfie Swann** is a junior scholar at the Wundrous Society and part of the Charlton Five. During the events of *Wundersmith*, Alfie is kidnapped and eventually loses his knack.

## Biography

At around the age of 11, Alfie was chosen by Baz Charlton to take the Wundrous Society Entrance Trials. At the show trial, it can be assumed that he presented his knack for breathing underwater. After becoming a scholar, Alfie also became part of the Charlton Five, a group of scholars selected by Baz. He seemed to have become acquainted with Heloise Redchurch, and formed a deeper relationship with her later, becoming her boyfriend. She was upset at his later disappearance. Alfie was kidnapped and taken to the Ghastly Market. He was put in an auction but rescued by Morrigan Crow. He lost his knack, and during the events of the novel *Hollowpox* Morrigan was unsure about whether he was still a society member.

## Relationships

### Heloise Redchurch

Heloise is Alfie's boyfriend, and was distraught about his disappearance. She seemed to care for him and became emotional when mentioned by Morrigan after the events of his rescue.

### Charlton Five

It can be assumed that Alfie had a relatively good relationship with the Charlton Five, particularly because of his relationship with Heloise, who was another member.

## Etymology

**Alfie** is a diminutive of the popular name Alfred, meaning "elf counsel." This comes from the Old English name *Ælfræd* which combined the elements *ælf* ("elf") and *ræd* ("counsel").

**Swann**, likely from Swan, was a nickname given to someone who either resembled the bird or was noted for purity or excellence (attributes associated with the bird). Other possibilities include being the English form for germanic surnames meaning swan, or even a variant of the surname Swain (*swein* the Middle English word meaning "young man attendant upon a knight"). As Alfie's knack is based around water and he is said to have poor grades, it is likely that his surname is more of a play on the bird being a waterfowl then the attributes it is associated with.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/alfred
2. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/swan/submitted
3. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/swain/submitted

Baz Charlton
**Alfie Swann** ·
Carl ·
Heloise Redchurch ·
unnamed boy ·
unnamed girl
Mrs. Patchett

***"Pink Alert!"***

*Nuisance-Level Trickery Presenting Significant Inconvenience on Entry*

The content of this article is derived from notes and drafts of the *Nevermoor* books that were cut before being released. As such, the contents of the article may or may not be considered canonical.

The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is a conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.

## Biographical Information

### Also Known As

* Patch
* Mrs. Patchett

## Social Information

### Affiliation(s)

* The Wundrous Society
	+ School of Arcane Arts
* possibly various covens or witchery circles

### Knack

Witch

"*She was the most Mundane teacher in the Arcane Arts.*"
―Morrigan's assessment of Patch[src]**Mrs. Patchett**, or Patch as she prefers to be called, is a member of the Wundrous Society and a witch. She teaches the eight-week witchery course "Finding Your Familiar".

## Biography

At some point, Mrs. Patchett started to teach witchery classes at the School of Arcane Arts in the Wundrous Society, including the course "Finding Your Familiar." However, in the first minutes of the first class of "Finding Your Familiar," she tells her students that their familiars will find them if they are meant to be a witch and there is nothing to do but wait. The rest of those classes are spent as weekend meal-preps, chopping food items for Patch's cats' meals.

## Personality and Traits

Patch is the complete opposite of a stereotypical witch, being in no way spooky and having little to do with the likes of crystals or dreamcatchers for instance. Rather she is sturdy and capable and has a no-nonsense attitude for the overt antics of other witches.

## Possessions

* 40-ish cats (at least) including: 12 tabbies, 14 calicos, 2 ginger toms, 7 seal points, and 9 black cats

## Etymology

**Patchett** is thought to be a medieval surname with French origins. It is said to come from *pasches* (perhaps meaning "peace") which was a form for "Easter"; children born on Easter may have been given the name Pach. The -ett is a diminutive form developed from "Patch-kin" and "Patch petit (little)."

## Trivia

* Her favorite cat is Fräulein von Catlingstein who looks ancient
* Always has a clowder of cats trailing behind her

## Behind the Scenes

Mrs. Patchett shows up in a bonus chapter from content that was cut before the final edit of *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*. This bonus chapter occurs in the middle of Chapter One (*Unit 919*). As such, it is unknown at this time if her character is considered canon (or semi-canon) and/or will show up in future novels.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://forebears.io/surnames/patchett#meaning
2. ↑ https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Patchett
Valerie Bramble

"*One must consider the individual*"
―heard during her session[src]**Dr. Valerie Bramble** is an unnimologist and a professor who was first seen teaching a session at the Wundrous Society in a lecture theater on sub-three on the "Ethical Responsibilities of the Modern Unnimologist." She was quite distraught after her Magnificat cub was stolen from her. She later works on trying to find a cure for the Hollowpox disease with Dr. Lutwyche.

## Biography

### Early life

Valerie Bramble completed her Wundrous Society trials. Once in WunSoc, she got high education and a reputation for knowing a lot about unnimals. She became a professor and a lecturer, who taught lessons to younger students.

### Third Age of Aristocrats, Two

Dr. Bramble was seen by Unit 919 while lecturing on the "Ethical Responsibilities of the Modern Unnimologist". She later worried when her Magnificub went missing, believing it was stolen. Due to this, she no longer taught students about Magnificats. Later this year, she was told that Henry Mildmay was one of the main organizers of The Ghastly Market, where she previously knew her Magnificub was about to be sold, and that Morrigan Crow was a Wundersmith.

### Third Age of Aristocrats, Three

Dr, Bramble was approached by the Elders and Jupiter North to help with finding a cure for the Hollowpox. She tried to achieve this goal, working alongside Dr. Lutwyche. When the Wunimals got angry that she, an unnimologist, was dealing with the Hollowpox, she tried to calm them down, although unsuccessfully. She believed that even if the Hollowpox was a monster, it behaved as a sickness and should be able to be cured as one.

## Etymology

**Valerie** is an English or German form of the given name **Valerius**. Derived from the Latin *valere* "to be strong," it was used as a Roman family name.

The surname **Bramble** comes from the Old English *bræmbel* "thorny bush." It was probably used for people who lived near bramble-filled areas or as a nickname for someone with a prickly temperament.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 5 (*Dearborn and Murgatroyd*): ". . .a professor called Dr. Bramble was giving a talk on the "Ethical Responsibilites of the Modern Unnimologist". . ."
2. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 6 (*Missteps, Blunders, Fiascoes, Monstrosities, and Devastations*): "Poor old Dr. Bramble's Magnificub has gone missing. She's distraught . . . She swears it was stolen" - Miss Cheery
3. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/valerie
4. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/valerius
5. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/bramble/submitted
6. ↑ https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Bramble
Yule Queen

"*She was the most elegant woman Morrigan had ever seen. She had* style*.*"
―Morrigan observing the Yule Queen for the first time[src]The **Yule Queen** is a magical figure associated with Christmas. She is known for creating the fresh snow and giving Christmas blessings. Her real name is **Stelaria**.

## Rivalry

The Yule Queen has a perceived rivalry with Saint Nicholas during the holiday season. While most people outside of the Free State have heard of Saint Nicholas, the Yule Queen is underrated as she is not featured in any ads or plays during the season. Supporters of the Yule Queen wear green and her supporters sing songs such as "The Yuletide Hymn" or "Green is the Color of My Cheer."

The rivalry finally culminates at the Battle of Christmas Eve held in Nevermoor's Courage Square. The battle showcases the two Christmas figureheads' magical powers and abilities to the delight of the crowd, with the battle usually ending with no declared winner.

## Physical Appearance

The Yule Queen is an elegant woman who adorns herself in a flowing green gown that takes the appearance of silk underwater. Most of her features take the appearance of snow or winter: she has pale, bloodless lips and white teeth, her soft hair —which falls to her waist in waves— is the color of fresh fallen snow, and her eyes (likely blue) are said to twinkle. Her Snowhound companion is also the color of fresh fallen snow with blue eyes and stands at ten feet tall, resembling a small snowy peak when in a crowd.

## History

To most, the Yule Queen's origins are shrouded in mystery. It is known, however, that she is a member of the Wundrous Society. During her studies, she became one of the nine founding members of the Sub-Nine Academic Group, along with Saint Nicholas and Hemingway Onstald, and dedicated herself to learning the Wundrous Art of Weaving, which she uses to create the effects seen in the Battle of Christmas Eve. It is noted that, though a skilled Weaver, her mastery of the Art is not complete.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*
Whingeing Woods

The **Whingeing Woods** are located outside of Proudfoot House on the campus grounds and resemble a dark forest. It is made up of numerous sentient trees who are rooted in place but whine to whoever passes through them, attention or sympathy only leads to further whining so scholars are advised to ignore the trees.

Complaints include itchy bark, dry trunks, etc.

## Appearances

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

The **Nevermoor Opera House** is a grand Nevermoorian building situated at the West Gate of Grand Boulevard, Old Town, Nevermoor. It has marble steps, a spacious foyer, and private boxes in the main theatre. It is used for various prestigious concerts and operas.

## Shows

* Christmas Pantomime featuring Dame Chanda Kali
* The Maledictions featuring moosewun tenor Theobold Marek and Dame Chanda Kali.

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First indoors appearance)
Smoking Parlor

The **Smoking Parlor** is a room in the Hotel Deucalion. Smoke in different flavors and scents rolls off the walls. The parlor is often used as a place for conversation, and is described as having day beds.

## Description

The Parlor is a favorite of Morrigan, Jack, Jupiter and other Deucalion guests and staff. It's also used as a tearoom, and, in some cases, a card playing room.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

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
Nevermoor (film)

***"I just mean ... I'm not a clairvoyant!"***

This page contains, or revolves around, a confirmed future release. As the release date of the product approaches and more information becomes available, the content of the page may change dramatically.**This article is not part of the *Nevermoor* universe.**

This article covers a subject that is part of the real world, and should not be taken as a part of the Nevermoor universe.

**"Step Boldly!"**

This article is about **the film**. You may be looking for **the novel, the novel series, the  graphic novel, or the place**.***Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*** is an upcoming musical fantasy film based on the novel by Jessica Townsend, with an unknown release date. It will be directed by Michael Gracey (*The Greatest Showman*) and written and produced by Drew Goddard (*The Martian*, *LOST*, Netflix's *Daredevil*) and Sarah Esberg (*If Beale Street Could Talk*, *The OA*). Michael Gracey is said to be creating original music for the film. As it is still listed as in development, the film has not been cast.

A film adaptation was first announced in late 2016 when 20th Century Fox acquired the screen rights for *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* prior to the novel's release. A year later, news broke that Drew Goddard was attached to the project as a writer and producer. As of April 2022, Paramount Pictures acquired the film rights from 20th Century Fox.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://deadline.com/2022/04/paramount-nevermoor-michael-gracey-1235005045/
2. ↑ https://deadline.com/2016/11/nevermoor-fox-jessica-townsend-ya-novel-harry-potter-1201845042/
3. ↑ https://deadline.com/2017/10/drew-goddard-nevermoor-movie-writer-producer-fox-1202193459/

## See Also

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*
Gregory

The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is a conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.

## Social Information

### Affiliation(s)

* Wintersea Party (possibly)

**Gregory, Lord Mayor** is a politician and is currently serving as Lord Mayor of Jackalfax. It is possible that he was either elected democratically or appointed into this position.

## Etymology

**Gregory** means “watchful, alert.” It is the English form of the Latin *Gregorious*, which itself is from the Greek name *Gregorios (*from the word *gregoros*).

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/gregory
Brolly Rail

The **Brolly Rail** is a transportation system used in the city of Nevermoor. It makes use of traveling around the city using brollies.

"*It seemed stupidly dangerous to Morrigan, whizzing all over the place with nothing but your own grip on your umbrella to stop you from falling and splattering all over the ground. But as terrifying as it was, it was also exhilarating, seeing all those people and buildings fly past as the wind whipped at your face. It was one of her very favourite things about living in Nevermoor.*"
―Narration[src]

## Overview

The Brolly Rail is a type of cable-system that runs over the entire city in a loop with platforms set up at the easiest places to jump onto it. It never stops or slows down to let passengers on or off so passengers must be ready when it comes by the platform and know where they want to dismount. The handle of the umbrella is hooked onto one of the metal rings suspended from the circular steel frame on the cable. When it's time to dismount, one pulls a lever to release the brolly and tries to aim for a bit of soft ground.

## Location

The system makes its way through many parts of the city that even the Wunderground does not.

## Dangers

There is a chance of injury when riding and dismounting the brolly rail. Because the passenger must hold onto their brolly during the duration of the trip, letting go or losing ones grip could be disastrous. As well, when one releases their brolly, there is a chance that if the landing doesn't go smoothly, one could end up with a broken leg (or arm if one was to fall awkwardly).

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
* *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*
Loyalty Trial

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The **Loyalty Trial** is the 'fifth and final trial' for the Wundrous Society, and the only one that is done by the unit of nine successful candidates following the Show Trial. Unlike the other trials it is always featured and is not part of the selection process.

## Overview

The **Loyalty Trial** is designed to challenge and test the loyalties of the Unit as a whole. In 'Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow', Unit 919 is tested (unknowingly, at the time.) in the form of blackmail. Relationships between the unit members were strained as they were forced to perform the blackmailers' orders, in order to 'protect the secret of Unit 919' (that Lambeth was from the Republic). At the end of 'Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow', everyone in the unit except Lambeth passes the trial. Lambeth herself does not pass as she does not tell anyone of her secret, and lets the unit believe they were protecting the secret of Morrigan being a Wundersmith. *The Loyalty Trial can vary, and not all are in the event of blackmail.*

## Unit 919

*See also: Unit 919#Loyalty Trial*

During Unit 919s Loyalty trial the nine candidates all believed they were protecting Morrigan's secret of being a Wundersmith when in fact they were protecting Lambeth Amara 's secret of being from the Republic.

## Appearances

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

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"*Crrrreeeeeeak. Click-clack. Click-clack.*"
―The noise of the bonesmen drawing together[src]

## Species information

### Status

Extant (possibly)

The **Bonesmen** are the skeletal monsters that capture people for the Ghastly Market. They are magically made from the bones of dead creatures, but also can be made of other lost junk or debris. As such, they often congregate around dingy areas such as docks, junkyards and alleyways.

Bonesmen are believed to be just a legend, like the Ghastly Market, and used to scare small children. They attack Morrigan in *Wundersmith,* attempting to carry her off to be sold at auction.

## Purpose

The Bonesmen's purpose in capturing people for the market is unknown. They may just be reanimated specifically for this purpose, with no personal involvement whatsoever.

## Physical Appearance

Bonesmen are similar to skeletons, but have no order or anatomy, instead composed of many different bones and kinds of debris. They are grotesque and eyeless, and make a *click*ing sound when forming.

## Appearances

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

The **School of Wundrous Arts** is the smallest school in the Wundrous Society where Wundersmiths learn the Wundrous Arts. Its Scholar Mistress is Rook Rosenfeld.

Other schools are the School of Mundane Arts and the  School of Arcane Arts.

## Location

The School of Wundrous Arts is located on the secretive Sub-Nine floor beneath Proudfoot House on the WunSoc Campus. The Sub-Nine Academic Group also shares this space.

## Known Classes

Since there are no Wundersmiths to teach Morrigan Crow, classes take the form of ghostly hours from past Ages with teaching is provided by Rook Rosenfeld, Sofia, and Conall O'Leary. These lessons are documented in The Book of Ghostly Hours.

 Rooftop Inferno Lessons
 Communicating with Nature
Little Crowling (Nursery Rhyme)

"**Little Crowling**" is a nursery rhyme or song.

## Background

Ezra Squall sings this song to summon his Wunder using the Art of Nocturne. He often just hums the song, however.

## Lyrics

*Little crowling, little crowling,
with button-black eyes.
Swoops down into the meadow
where the rabbits all hide.*

*Little rabbit, little rabbit
stay by Mother's side.
or the crowling, little crowling,
will peck out your eyes.*

## Trivia

* Jessica Townsend has stated that she has at least two or three more verses for this song and hoped that they would make it into future books even though each verse is darker and more sinister than previous one.
* She also has mentioned that most songs in the books have a tune.

## 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. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (Chapter 25) *Master and Apprentice*
2. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow* (Chapter 19) *Stolen Moments*
3. ↑ OwlCrate. (2021, June 8). *Owlbabble with Jessica Townsend!* [Video]. YouTube. 19:34.
4. ↑ OwlCrate. (2021, June 8). *Owlbabble with Jessica Townsend!* [Video]. YouTube. 18:38.
Unnimal

**Unnimal** is the term for regular animals that have are incapable of human complexities such as language, invention, and artistic expression. They exist alongside Wunimals (animals that are capable of human complexities), humans, and other creatures that do not fall into either the Wunimal or unnimal category (such as Magnificats and dragons).
Great Wolfacre

**Great Wolfacre**, sometimes referred to as **Wolfacre**, is one of the four states that make up the Wintersea Republic. It is the largest of the four Wintersea Republic states.

## Geography

### Cities

The capital of the Wintersea Republic, Ylvastad, is located in Great Wolfacre. The Chancery, Registry Office for Cursed Children, and Wintersea Academy are located here. Jackalfax, a major city in Great Wolfacre, is located two and a half hours away by rail.

### Other

Deepdown Falls Resort and Spa is located in Great Wolfacre.

## Behind the Scenes

* Great Wolfacre has an annual winter dragon cull led by the Dangerous Wildlife Eradication Force (DWEF)
* Morrigan Crow was the only cursed child living in Great Wolfacre during the Eighth Age of the Wintersea Republic.
* Cory Jameson of Jackalfax received a bid from Mrs. Ginnifer O'Reilly of the Wintersea Academy (a government-sponsored school) [Winter of Elven, Eighth Age of the Wintersea Republic]

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 1 (*The Cursed Crow*)
2. ↑ *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 31 (*Call Me Mog*)
3. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 1 (*The Cursed Crow*) "Well, Southlight and Far East Sang between them have three cursed children listed on their state registers -- unlike the state of Prosper, which has no cursed children at present..."
4. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 23 (*Foul Play*) "Yes. Three other registered."
5. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 2 (*Bid Day*)
Right (Assistant)

**Right** is one of Corvus Crow's two personal assistants. After hiring and firing numerous assistants, Corvus gave up remembering the names of any current assistant and would just refer to them as Left or Right, who would sit to his left and right. It is Right who suggests that Morrigan should attend Bid Day with her father to soften his public image; Left agrees with Right as it would raise Corvus' public approval rating. His actual name is currently unknown.

*See also: Left (Assistant)*

## Known Tasks

* Memo to General Wilson to submit budget by early spring for new field hospital
* Obtaining fabric samples for Corvus' new office upholstery
* Remembering Corvus' schedule
* Finding ways to raise Corvus' public approval ratings

## Appearances

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

The **Hotel Deucalion** **Rooftop** is a place where events can take place. It sits above fourteen stories.

## History

When Morrigan first arrives at the hotel, she attends the end of an Eventide party on the roof. At the sun rises on Morningtide, Jupiter North makes a short speech before guests, residents, and hotel staff step off the roof one at a time, shouting "step boldly" before floating to the ground using their brollies.

In Autumn of Two, on Hallowmas, Frank hired the clairvoyant the Marvelous Malau to perform a midnight séance on the rooftop for Hallowmas partygoers. Following the Stealth telling Wundrous Society members to cancel their parties, this was the only activity that continued as planned, though only for hotel guests.

In Autumn of Three, Morrigan goes to the rooftop as she tries to figure out how to destroy the hollowpox. She then uses the roof as a starting place for a temporary brolly line down to Courage Square.

## 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. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 6 (*Morningtide*)
2. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 23-24 (*Hallowmas*, *The Wretched Art of Inferno*)
3. ↑ *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 35 (*Summoner and Smith*)

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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
Hotel Aurianna

The **Hotel Aurianna** is a hotel in Nevermoor, Free State. The Hotel is located near its main rival, the Hotel Deucalion.

## Locations

It is unknown at this time what kind of special rooms the hotel contains. The following are general assumptions that many hotels feature. As more information becomes available, rooms may be removed, added, or expanded upon:

* Ballroom(s)
* Cocktail Bar
* Dining Room
* Lawn
* Lounge
* Pool
* Rooftop
* Study
* Tea Room

## Trivia

* The name Aurianna may be a play on the ancient Greek name Ariadne (*Ἀριάδνη*) meaning "most holy." In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete who had the Labyrinth created to house the Minotaur.
	+ This would tie in with the Hotel Deucalion also being named after a figure from Greek mythology

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ It is unknown what species of bear this is. Possibilities include a polar bear or a kermode bear.
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/ariadne
Far East Sang

**Far East Sang**, sometimes referred to as **Sang**, is one of the four states that make up the Wintersea Republic. Not much is known about the geography of Far East Sang at this time.

The Silklands Ballet Company is located in Far East Sang and they have been known to bid on children on Bid Day.

## Royalty

Far East Sang is the only state in the Wintersea Republic known to have a Monarchy in place, led by the Royal House of Ra of the Silklands. Lamya Bethari Amati Ra is fourth in line to inherit the throne from Queen Ama (grandmother to Lamya).

## Behind the Scenes

* Molly Jenkins of Jackalfax received a bid from a Madam Honora Salvi of the Silklands Ballet Company (Winter of Eleven, Eighth Age of the Wintersea Republic)
* There were either one or two cursed children that lived in Far East Sang during the Eighth Age of the Wintersea Republic.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 29 (*The Final Demand*) "...Royal House of Ra, from the Silklands in Far East Sang."
2. ↑ *Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 26 (*The Auction*) "member of the Royal House of Ra in Far East Sang, Princess Lamya is fourth in line to inherit the throne from her grandmother, the queen . . . enterprising Queen Ama"
3. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 2 (*Bid Day*)
4. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 1 (*The Cursed Crow*) "Well, Southlight and Far East Sang between them have three cursed children listed on their state registers..."
Bid Day

**Bid Day** occurs across the Wintersea Republic and the Free State. The name refers to the day when children who have completed preparatory school receive educational bids by prospective patrons.

## Overview

Children who have finished preparatory school are eligible to receive educational bids, though it is a case of luck for those who are chosen (or bribery if the child's family is rich enough to "buy a bid" from a prospective patron). The child is usually either exceptionally bright or talented in some way that would make them stand apart from others in order to gain the attention of the patron who places a "bid" for the child to study at their chosen institution and oversee the child's education. At the Bid Day ceremony, the typical phrasing for a bid is as follows:

> *'[Patron's Name] of [Institution] wishes to present his/her bid for [Child's Name]'*
>
>

There may be some added information, such as if it an owner of the business and what type of apprenticeship the child is being offered. For example:

> *'Mr Henry Sniggle, owner and proprietor of Sniggle's Snake Emporium, wishes to present his bid for Alice Carter for a herpetology apprenticeship.'*
>
>

Not every child receives a bid, and it is implied that many who do not become the working class, such as maids.

## By Place

### Great Wolfacre

#### Jackalfax

Bid Day in Jackalfax happens at the Town Hall on a chosen day close to the end of the year. Children from St. Christopher's School, Mary Henwright Academy, and Jackalfax Prep are lucky enough to attend, though other less fortunate schools may be invited to attend for better publicity. A few hundred children, their families, officials, headmasters, and bidders attend the event. Officials that choose to attend the ceremony sit on the stage. The ceremony runs for a few hours; it begins with a chorus of the national anthem followed by an official making an opening speech. Various other speeches follow made by headmasters, business owners, and other officials. Finally the mayor brings out a box containing all the bids.

Receiving more then one bid, at least in Jackalfax, is uncommon, though it does happen at least once every few years. Three bids is also considered highly unusual and occurs even less frequently then receiving two bids.

Following the reading of the bids, those who received an envelope go to interview rooms where they meet with their prospective patron; everyone else leaves as the ceremony itself is over. The child has the chance to ask the patron as many questions as s/he wishes and the patron has to answer honestly. Following that, if the child wishes to commence with the sponsored studies, they must sign a contract (contained in the envelope they received) and have a parent of guardian also sign.

### Free State

The Free State also has bid day's for children though it is unknown what this looks like. Morrigan Crow and Hawthorne Swift briefly discuss Morrigan's bid day and Hawthorne seems to know what they are. This seems to be how patron's 'officially' choose their candidate for the Wundrous Society.
Arachnipod

"*This 'spider thing,' as you've indelicately baptized it, is called an arachnipod, and it is the most exquisite machine ever built.*"
―Jupiter North's high opinion of his arachnipod *Octavia*[src]An **Arachnipod** is a mechanical all-terrain vehicle. Their spider-like appearance is how they received their name.

## History

Not much is known as to the history of arachnipods at this time. Only two were ever created, one of which ended up in Jupiter North's possession, likely a gift from the inventor, whom he knew. His arachnipod is named '*Octavia'* or "Occy" for short. It is unknown what the other arachnipod's name is, if it was named.

Arachnipods are said to be out of fashion as other modes of transport are used, however they are all-terrain and therefore useful in any circumstance.

## Properties

Made of brass, arachnipods stand two stories high on eight spindly legs. They have large glass windows and large control panels, complete with levers and screens. Arachnipods have seats with seatbelts on them.

Their movement is described as lurching, jerky and lumbering.

## Etymology

**Arachnid** is the singular form of an animal in the class of joint-legged invertebrate animals. Spiders make up the largest order in the arachnida class. All arachnids have eight legs and a body divided into two sections.

The **pod** part of the arachnipod name likely refers to the pod where the passengers sit during transport, although it may also stem from the suffix -*pod*, meaning "foot", from Ancient Greek "*podós"* (foot). A further meaning may stem from *arthropod*, a name given to creatures with exoskeletons and segmented bodies such as insects, spiders and crabs.

Jupiter's arachnipod's name is Octavia, which is a feminine name meaning "eight."

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, chapter 4 (*The Hunt of Smoke and Shadow*)
2. ↑ https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-pod
Shepherd Jones

"*Er—he says can he have the ham sandwich, please?*"
―translating for the blue cattle dog[src]**Shepherd Jones** is a boy who can speak to dogs. He was a candidate for the Wundrous Society, making it past the first three trials. He was the first person to rank on the leaderboard during the Show Trial before he dropped out of the running as other contestants placed higher than he did.

## Biography

At around the age of eleven, Shepherd likely would have been bid on by a Wondrous Society patron. He then completed three trials and made it to the Show Trial.

### The Show Trial

Shepherd was the first to make the leaderboard in the show trial, showing his knack of talking to dogs. However, he quickly dropped out of the leaderboard.

## Etymology

**Shepherd** comes from an English occupational surname meaning "sheep herder". There are also many types of 'shepherd' breeds of dogs.

**Jones** is an English/Welsh surname that is derived from the given name *Jon*, a medieval variant of *John*. John is ultimately the English version of the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (*Yochanan*) meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

## Trivia and Behind the Scenes

* Shares his surname (Jones) with Ezra Squall's altar ego, Mr. Jones.

## Appearances

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

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow*, Chapter 21 (*The Show Trial*)
2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/shepherd
3. ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/jones
4. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/john
Gobleian Library

"*Marina, The Gobleian Library is no place for children.*"
―Roshni — folding her arms and looking sternly over her spectacles[src]
The **Gobleian Library** is a library in Nevermoor. It is located in Old Town's West Quarter on Mayhew Street.

## Description

The Gobleian Library is situated in a pocket realm which is entered via a revolving door on Mayhew Street in Old Town. The library is a replica of Nevermoor, perpetually in twilight, with library bookshelves located outside, in the streets. Apparently obeying the axiom that clutter expands to fill the available space the library has not only filled up Old Town with books but extends to several other boroughs.

## History

The pocket realm in which the Gobleian sits popped into existence about thirteen Ages ago, about the same time as the Gossamer Line and is probably also be a *by-product of interrealm exploration -* an accidental one. City Hall then took it over and like other Wundrous places a sponsor stepped in to provide money, in this case Lord and Lady Gob-le-Fasse. The library has several Wundrous Society private collections.

Sometime after it was opened, the illustrations in the books began to magically come to life and cause varying amount of havoc, but the otherwise ideal conditions mean that the librarians and book-fighters continue to use the library and spend considerable effort containing the dangerous book characters that routinely escape.

## Sections

### Old Town

* Mayhew Street entrance
* The Nevermoorian History section
* Wundrous Society School of Mundane Arts section
	+ Wundrous Society History (Fitzgerald and Phelps)
	+ Wundrous Society School of Wundrous Arts section (Devilish Court)

### Eldritch

* Wundrous Society School of Arcane Arts section

## Employees

* Colin Feathers
* Roshni Singh

## Library Card Holders

* Marina Cheery
* Cadence Blackburn's gran

## Appearances

* *Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow* (Mentioned only)
* *Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow* (First appearance)
Things to Add to Wiki

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**As a side note:** Behind the Scenes and Trivia do not need to be under the same heading all the time. Behind the Scenes is "trivia" related directly to the books (in-world/character information) whereas Trivia is "outside" facts (such as the author talking about the character, a real life place something is based upon, etc.)

### Characters

**If you don't know how to set up a page for a character, view Character Guidelines (under construction) or Morrigan Crow's page as it is the most complete in terms of layout and headings. Try to follow the order of the header layout on either page where possible so all character pages are consistent, thanks.**

* (Most "major" characters have been completed at this time. Please check back later for "stub" characters to be added once more items in other categories have been completed.)

### Concepts/Items/Things

(try to use **singular rather than plural** when making a page except where proper names/titles are used)

* Book One
	+ Nevermoor Transportation Authority
	+ The Great War
* Book Two
	+ (Major items completed)

* Book Three
	+ Public Distraction Department

### Events

* ‏(Most "major" events have been completed at this time. Please check back later for "stub" events once more items in other categories have been completed.)

### Places

* Book One
	+ Hotel Deucalion
		- South Wing
		- Theater (also mentioned in book 2)
		- (Or check the Hotel Deucalion page for more possible room pages to add)
* Book Two
	+ (Major items completed)

* Book Three
	+ The Gathering Place (may want to link to Containment and Distraction and vice versa)
	+ Ninth Floor Lake (Hotel Deucalion)
	+ Royal Lightwing Wunimal Hospital
	+ Gossamer-Spun Garden‏‎
	+ Nevermoor University

### Future

These items are important, but have so little information on them at this time (latest release: *Hollowpox*), there is no use creating a page yet for the following items:

* League of Explorers
* The Divine Thing
* Kindling (section heading on the Wundrous Divinity page for now)
Frank

This article or section needs to be **cleaned up** to conform to a higher standard of quality.See How to Edit for help.

## Biographical Information

### Species

* Vampire
* Dwarf

## Physical Information

### Other Defining Feature(s)

* Fangs
* Kohl lined eyes
* Short stature

## Social Information

### Friends

* Jupiter North
* Jack Korrapati
* Morrigan Crow
* Hotel Deucalion Staff

### Affiliation(s)

* Hotel Deucalion

**Frank**: "*I was just thinking about death.*"
**Jupiter**: "*Of course you were.*"
— Morrigan's first meeting with Frank[src]
**Frank** is the event party for the Hotel Deucalion. He is Nevermoor's only vampire dwarf, rejected by both dwarves and vampires for being too moody.

## Biography

Frank has been said by Jupiter to have, at some point, been rejected by vampires and dwarves due to his moodiness. At some point he started working at the Hotel Deucalion, where he became a party planner.

## Physical Appearance

Frank is a vampire dwarf, with pale skin, short stature and fangs. He is described as having kohl-lined eyes.

## Personality and Traits

Frank has been expressed as passionate and dramatic, but "a good egg" as Jupiter said. At times he can be a bit blunt and have perhaps a dark sense of humor. He is very determined to throw parties, and negotiates about these.

## Etymology

The name **Frank** comes from a name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks. It is thought to mean "free."

## 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://www.behindthename.com/name/frank

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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 ·
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Honeycutt ·
Martha ·
Charlie McAlister ·
Wilbur
Wundersmith/Quotes

This page lists quotes from **Wundersmith**. 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.

## Ezra Squall Quotes About Other Wundersmiths

"*She had such a talent . . . Mathilde Lachance. The Wundersmith who created all of this. It’s a masterpiece, don’t you think?*"
―In the Museum of Stolen Moments[src]

"*You can’t be worse than old Owain Binks. Every time he summoned Wunder people came running because they thought someone was being murdered.*"
―Getting one last taunt at his childhood rival Owain Binks[src]

"*Is this the best they can do for you? Dead, irrelevant wisdom from dead, irrelevant Wundersmiths?*"
―Squall - about Ghostly Hours in general and Gracious Goldberry and Maurice Bledworth in particular[src]

"*There is nobody at the Wundrous Society who can teach you what you need to know. Not even the great Griselda Polaris.*"
―Ezra Squall[src]

"*Aside from veering away from this path you’re on to become a second-rate version of a ghostly re-enactment of a long-dead also-ran?*"
―To Morrigan Crow, probably referring to Gracious Goldberry[src]
## Morrigan Crow Quotes About Other Wundersmiths

"*But good grief, was Goldberry brilliant.*"
―Morrigan Crow's thoughts[src]

"*And what could their Minor Distractions teacher possibly show her that would compare with learning how to Weave still water into waves from Decima Kokoro herself?*"
―Morrigan Crow's thoughts[src]

## The Kindling About Wundersmiths

"*Nobody comes to see me any more. Where are Brilliance and Griselda? And Ezra and Odbuoy? They all just … went away. My brightest flames.*"
―The Kindling[src]