'Lark' is an adult female human who
was introduced in Dragonslayer. She is Ivy's mother and Heath's wife.
She resides in Valor.

## Personality

Lark is smart and practical, as she had the idea of digging a tunnel to
ensure that they could get water without having to go above ground. She
loves working on projects to improve Valor, and can be stern when she
needs to. Lark dislikes animals and dragons, as she believes they do not
have feelings.

## Biography

### Legends

#### Dragonslayer

The first time Lark appeared was when Ivy asked her mother if Heath was
famous. Lark answered yes, and the two went on to have a conversation
about dragonslaying, which Ivy mistakenly called 'dragonstaring.' She
appeared again in Ivy's flashback when she told her daughter the story
of the dragonslayer as a bedtime story. She was mentioned several times
throughout the book, mainly by Ivy, and her name was one of the
passwords that Ivy and her friends tried when attempting to open the box
of jewels and valuables which Heath stole from the Oasis|sand dragon
queen. Lark also helped Leaf to collect the Dragonslayer's treasure. She
appeared again in the final chapters, turning in Heath's treasure.
Though she is angry at Heath, she told him to go home.

## Relationships

### Heath

Heath is Lark's husband. Although their relationship does not seem to be
a very romantic one, Lark has a lot of respect for Heath and has always
seen him as a hero. but as time goes on, she seems to become more aware
of his flaws and lies. Ivy noted that her mother's projects had been
taking up more of her time in the last few years, as though "[she] was
happy to stay busy and away from Heath." Ivy often had to help her and
Heath make peace after their fights. Lark appeared to be upset that
Heath never seemed to trust her as much as he trusted everyone else. Ivy
mentioned that sometimes, she and her mother hid in rooms whenever Heath
threw his destructive tantrums. Lark visibly shivered at the prospect of
Heath finding Ivy sneaking out, which heavily implies that she is afraid
of her husband. However, she stands up to him after she points out how
he was lucky enough to be alive for committing his atrocities after he
complained about losing his treasure. It is unknown what effect Heath's
deceit has on their relationship currently, but it was clear that
whatever stability was in their marriage began to falter as Lark
witnessed the true side of her husband.

### Ivy

Lark cares greatly for her daughter. She answers many of her questions,
although with some difficult ones she has trouble coming up with answers
for them. Lark understands Ivy to some degree, telling her that if she
needed to go elsewhere for a little while due to Heath, she would
understand. When Leaf returned to Valor to get the stolen treasure, Lark
asked him to tell Ivy that she loved her, and that it was not safe to
come back yet.

## Quotes

Yes, he's very famous, dear. Probably the most famous person in
the world.
to Ivy, about Heath
Dragonslayer

36

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Dragonslayer, Ivy. Yes. Well, partly because he's the lord of
the town, but mostly because he's the only dragonslayer alive today. And
it wasn't that long ago.
to Ivy
Dragonslayer

36

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No, you don't. We're safe down here, far away from all the
dragons. Your father keeps us all safe.
to Ivy, after she
said that she wanted to see a dragon
Dragonslayer
37

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It's an animal, Ivy. It doesn't have feelings. And your father
is a hero. Now shhhh.
to Ivy, about the dragon Heath killed

Dragonslayer
37

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Ivy can stay home by herself, dear, […] She's fourteen!
She's almost a full Wingwatcher.
to Heath

Dragonslayer
275

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Slay dragons, of course, […] He's the lord of the
Indestructible City. […] Anyway, the last couple of messengers have
been more … persistent that the ones before. Your father is worried
about what they might do. I think he's afraid they might even kidnap one
of us. […] Not to mention all the unrest in Valor, […] So many angry
people, all wanting your father to fix everything.
to Ivy

Dragonslayer
277-278

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I wouldn't be gone long, […] It is pretty important … if I
go, do you think we could keep it between ourselves?
to Ivy,
about attending a meeting
Dragonslayer
278