Chapter 4

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Charn Guards

Royal protectors (statues)

Also known as: Palace Guards

Armored guards who once protected the royal palace of Charn. They appear as stone-still figures in...

Charn Inhabitants

Enchanted statues

Also known as: People of Charn

The people of Charn who appear as lifelike statues in the great hall. They sit perfectly still,...

Charn Palace

Ruined seat of power

Also known as: Royal Palace

The vast, empty palace of Charn filled with halls of frozen statues. Once a center of power and...

Charn Throne

Symbol of power

Also known as: Royal Throne

The magnificent throne where Jadis once ruled as Queen of Charn. It sits empty in the great hall, a...

Digory Kirke

Reluctant hero

Also known as: Digory

Brave and determined to rescue Polly from Uncle Andrew's magic. He reluctantly agrees to wear the...

Polly Plummer

Unwitting test subject

Also known as: Polly

The first victim of Uncle Andrew's magic rings, disappearing when she touches a yellow ring. Her...

Royal Court of Charn

Royal courtiers (statues)

Also known as: Charn Nobility

The nobles and courtiers of Charn seen as statues in the hall. Their rich clothing and proud...

Previously Seen

Atlantis Dust

Magical substance

Also known as: Magic Dust

Magical dust from the lost world of Atlantis, contained in Mrs. Lefay's box. Uncle Andrew uses this...

Aunt Letty

Caretaker aunt

Also known as: Letitia Ketterley

Digory's aunt who takes care of him and his dying mother. She is kind but overwhelmed by the...

Cook

Household cook

Also known as: Kitchen Servant

The cook working in the Ketterley household, responsible for preparing meals during the difficult...

Digory's Father

Absent father

Also known as: Mr. Kirke

Digory's father who is away in India on business, unable to return while his wife is dying. His...

Doctor

Family physician

Also known as: Physician

The physician treating Digory's dying mother. He provides little hope for her recovery, making...

Green Rings

Return device

Also known as: Return Rings

Magic rings made by Uncle Andrew from Atlantis dust. They transport the wearer from the Wood...

Guinea Pig

Fellow traveler

Also known as: Test Subject

Found by the children in the Wood Between the Worlds, having been sent there by Uncle Andrew's...

Mabel Kirke

Dying mother

Also known as: Mother

Digory's beloved mother who is dying of an illness. Her condition is the source of Digory's...

Mr. Ketterley

Deceased patriarch (mentioned)

Also known as: Digory's Grandfather

Uncle Andrew's and Aunt Letty's father, mentioned as the source of Uncle Andrew's box containing...

Mrs. Lefay

Fairy godmother (deceased)

Also known as: Fairy Godmother

Uncle Andrew's fairy godmother who was imprisoned and gave him a box before she died. The box...

Nursemaid

Medical caregiver

Also known as: Nurse

A nurse hired to care for Digory's dying mother. She provides professional medical care but can do...

Uncle Andrew

Amateur magician

Also known as: Andrew Ketterley

Revealed to be a magician who has created magic rings from dust that belonged to Jadis's world. He...

Wood Trees

Silent guardians

Also known as: Ancient Trees

Massive, ancient trees that fill the Wood Between the Worlds. They are incredibly old and seem to...

World Pools

Inter-dimensional portals

Also known as: Portal Pools

Countless pools scattered throughout the Wood Between the Worlds, each leading to a different...

Yellow Rings

Transportation device

Also known as: Transport Rings

Magic rings made by Uncle Andrew from Atlantis dust. They transport the wearer from their current...

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