Minor Characters/Mistral

The following is a list of **Mistral minor characters** from across the connected stories within the "RAINverse", arranged categorically.

## City of Mistral

### Berilo Gaspar

*Mentioned in: LLAC*
Berilo Gaspar was a member of Team SYBR, and was assassinated by Nest Nerium and Moira Redoul.

### Gossamer Gormlaith

*Mentioned in: RAIN*
Gossamer Gormlaith is the Combat and Strategy tutor at Haven Academy. She is also in a relationship with Kiefer Hemlock and Papaya Princeton, and recently gave birth to triplets.

"Gossamer" is a light green-blue colour, while "Gormlaith" derives from the Irish *gorm* meaning "blue" and and *flaith* eaning “princess, lady.”

### Magpie

*Appears in: RAIN*

Magpie was the manager of Robin Lincoln and Finch Vogel at a fast food restaurant three years before the events of the comic. Only aged ten when she was their manager, Finch remarks that she was promoted to regional manager at thirteen, leaving Finch as the manager of the restaurant.

### Malachi Corbeau

*Mentioned in: RAIN*
Malachi Corbeau is the Weapon Crafting tutor at Haven Academy. Robin Lincoln notes to herself that Isambard Nihtholt has a strong reputation in the eyes of the professor.

Malachi's forename derives from Malachite, a greenish-blue colour, while "Corbeau" is a very dark blue.

### Papaya Princeton

*Mentioned in: RAIN*
Papaya Princeton is the Remnant History tutor at Haven Academy. She is also in a relationship with Kiefer Hemlock and Gossamer Gormlaith.

Robin Lincoln notes that her semblance is **Healing**, but Kiefer alludes to it only being superficial as she would not be able to heal Robin's burns.

Her name derives from the Papaya fruit, and the colour Princeton Orange.

### Priscilla Chiffon

*Appears in: RAIN*
**Priscilla Chiffon** is a huntress from Mistral and a graduate of Beacon Academy. She was a member of Team COPR alongside Concordia Joutsen, Otso Umber and Raleigh Radcliff before the team disbanded.

Akane Amaranth sought her out to help Team RAIN against the Braith Family, but Priscilla had already retired.

Her forename is derived from "Prisca", meaning "Ancient." Her surname can be either a type of fabric or a shade of yellow.

### Reese Chloris

*Appears in: RAIN*
   Reese Chloris is a member of Haven Academy Team "ABRN", and previously took part in the Vytal Festival, losing to team RWBY in the teams bracket.

She is one of the students sought out by Team RAIN to help with the Braith issue, but was unable to help - citing how her team had it rough during the Fall of Beacon and still aren't up to the task.

Reese later transfers to Shade Academy.

### Team MISK

*Appears in: RAIN*
   Team MISK, created by Ursajr-RWBY, is one of the teams that cameos during Arc 2 when Robin, Akane, Irving and Marron attempt to recruit students and huntsmen to help them with the Braith issue. Comprised of Miru, Isang, Xam and Kahel Sarukawa, MISK are fellow Haven students and therefore one of RAIN's first ports of call.

Unfortunately, Miru tells Irving that her team is unable to help as they are defending Mistral following recent Grimm attacks.

### Team CAMO

*Appears in: RAIN*
    Team CAMO, created by Littlpeggy, is one of the teams that cameos during Arc 2 when Robin, Akane, Irving and Marron attempt to recruit students and huntsmen to help them with the Braith issue. Comprised of Columbia Oro, Amarillo Thorne, Merlot Beaute and Ophelia Lake, CAMO are fellow Haven students and therefore one of RAIN's first ports of call.

Columbia aggressively tells Akane that they cannot help as they have 'things to do'.

### Tsubaki Realtors

*Appears in: RAIN*
        Ming Xanadu and Cara Melle are estate agents in Tsubaki District. Among their property listings are large, expensive buildings - one of which Akane Amaranth purchases outright.

*Ming* is a dark greenish-blue colour which is seen in Ming's tie and shirt, with *Xanadu* being both a Chinese city and a grey-green colour. Meanwhile Cara Melle's name is a play on *Caramel*, a confectionery product.

### Yaara Dailan

*Mentioned in: LLAC*
Yaara Dailan was a member of Team SYBR, and was assassinated by Nest Nerium and Moira Redoul. She was the mother of Yarrow Dailan.

## Shílín

### Acastus

*Appears in: RAIN*
Acastus was a childhood friend of Petra Redwood, who became possessed by The Chill. He tried to spread it to his friend, and while she was rescued she was traumatized by the events.

"Acastus" derives from the Greek *akastos* meaning "Maple Tree" or "Maple Wood."

### Gaiane Redwood

**Gaiane** is the biological mother of Petra Redwood. She was presumably killed when Shílín was overrun by Grimm.

Her name comes from the Greek "*gaia"* meaning "earth."

### Miltos Redwood

**Miltos** is the biological father of Petra Redwood. He was presumably killed when Shílín was overrun by Grimm.

His name derives from the Greek *"miltos"* meaning "Red Earth".

### Vara Krāsas

*Appears in: RAIN*

Vara was one of the huntresses who rescued Petra Redwood from Shílín, and took care of both her and Isambard Nihtholt until they attended Elysium Academy. Her weapon was a colossal ax.

"Vara Krāsas" can mean "Coppery" in Latvian.

### Antares Auriga

*Appears in: RAIN*

Antares was one of the huntresses who rescued Petra Redwood from Shílín, and took care of both her and Isambard Nihtholt until they attended Elysium Academy. Her weapon was a double-barrelled shotgun sword hybrid.

Antares is the brightest star in the constellation *Scorpius*, and is an orangey-yellow colour. Auriga is a constellation of stars.

### Skoll Mani

*Appears in: RAIN*

Skoll was one of the huntresses who rescued Petra Redwood from Shílín, and took care of both her and Isambard Nihtholt until they attended Elysium Academy. Her weapon was a hard-light based hatchet, which appeared to convert into a gun.

In Norse mythology Skǫll is the wolf that pursues the sun.

Skoll was created by Odaphiv.

## Shizukana

### Mr Caswell

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Mr Caswell** is a resident of Shizukana. He keeps track of records on the island and Leyla suggests him as someone to contact when looking for information on the Hargrave family.

Caswell comes from an old habitational name meaning "spring" or "stream where watercress grew".

### Errol

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Errol** is a resident of Shizukana and the husband of Lucina. He appears to be quite lazy. He was supposed to gather supplies to help with repairs but did not have anything to show for himself, much to the chagrin of Leyla. Leyla thinks of him as an oaf.

Errol is derived from an Old English name meaning "nobleman", "warrior", or "peace".

### Leonie

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Leonie** is a former resident of Shizukana. Leonie used to keep track of records on the island. After she died, Mr Caswell took over.

Leonie is of Latin origin meaning "lioness".

### Lucina

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Lucina** is a retired huntress and resident of Shizukana. She is the wife of Errol. She is described as a middle-aged woman and a former huntress. She is one of the people Leyla suggests Team ZRCN speak to when looking for information on the Hargrave family. Lucina later helps out with repairs after the Grimm attack.

Lucina is from Latin meaning "illumination".

### Robyn

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Robyn** is a resident of Shizukana and the owner of an unidentified inn. She is one of the people Leyla suggests Team ZRCN speak to about information on the Hargrave family.

Robyn is a variant of Robin.

### Veronica Noire

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Veronica Noire** was a huntress and the elder sister of Leyla Noire. She was greatly admired by her sister and was likely the reason Leyla chose to become a huntress herself. Veronica was described as being brave and strong, always determined to help others no matter the cost. She went missing sometime prior to Team ZRCN arriving on Shizukana and is assumed to be deceased.

Veronica is from Greek meaning "she who brings victory". Veronica may also come from the genus of plant commonly known as speedwell, bird's eye, and gypsyweed.

## Unsei Ridge

### Mikado Amaransu

*Appears in: RAIN*
    Amaransu *(first name unknown; Mikado is a title)* was a direct ancestor of the present day Amaranth Family, and the last Emperor of Mistral. A member of the Amaransu Dynasty, which had previously warred with the Marsh Clans and was largely responsible for the tension that led to the Great War, Amaransu had conquered nearly all that Anima had to offer and had established a strong alliance with the Kingdom of Mantle, eventually going as far as to selectively comply with Mantle's decree to discourage self expression.

Eventually he turned his attention to Sanus, attempting to erect settlements on Valish soil, and while the King of Vale was compliant despite the cries of his people, a fight erupted and the Great War began.

At the end of the war, Amaransu bowed to the King of Vale and met on Vytal to form a treaty. This treaty formed the Mistral Council, and thus Amaransu became the last Emperor of Mistral. His descendants, the Amaranths, seem to have altered their name slightly to hide the shame of their ancestors' actions, and some are even unaware of the family bloodline.

"Amaransu" derives from *"アマランス",* Japanese for Amaranth.

### Nōkon

*Appears in: RAIN*
Nōkon is a staff member at the estate. He greets Akane, Wil and Nanako at the entrance and appears to have been working there prior to Akane leaving.

His name derives from "濃紺", Japanese for "Dark Blue".

## Other

### Humbert Nihtholt

**Humbert** is the biological father of Isambard Nihtholt. His current status is unknown.

His name derives from the Germanic elements *"hun"* meaning "warrior" or "bear cub", the latter of which brings to mind the colour brown, and *"beraht"* meaning "Bright", which evokes light or white shades.

### Ishild Nihtholt

**Ishild** is the biological mother of Isambard Nihtholt. Her current status is unknown.

Her name derives from the Germanic elements *"Is"* meaning "Ice" or "Iron", which bring to mind pale blues/whites and silver respectively, and *"Hild",* meaning "Battle."

### Linus

*Appears in: ZRCN*
**Linus** is a huntsman and a crewman on the boat that Team ZRCN and Helia Vines used to travel to Shizukana. He seemed to be quite friendly and talkative. Linus was a fan of Helia, as, after learning of her identity, he would not stop talking to her or asking her questions.

"Linus" is of Greek origin and means "flax".

## References

1. ↑ Acastus name source.
2. ↑ Gaiane name source.
3. ↑ Miltos name source.