Chapter 5
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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
Victims of the Deplorable Word
Also known as: People of Charn
Revealed to be truly dead, destroyed by Jadis speaking the Deplorable Word. They represent the...
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
Bearer of consequences
Also known as: Digory
Makes the fateful decision to ring the bell in Charn despite Polly's warnings, awakening the evil...
Great Bell
Magical awakening device
Also known as: The Bell
A massive golden bell with a hammer beside it, inscribed with a verse warning of consequences. When...
Jadis
Empress of Charn
Also known as: The White Witch
The last Queen of Charn, awakened by Digory ringing the bell. She destroyed all life in her world,...
Jadis's Sister
Rival queen (deceased)
The sister of Queen Jadis who fought her for the throne of Charn. Rather than let her sister rule,...
Polly Plummer
Voice of caution
Also known as: Polly
Shows wisdom and caution in Charn, warning Digory not to ring the bell. Her sensible nature...
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...
The Deplorable Word
Ultimate weapon
Also known as: Word of Power
A terrible word of magic known only to Jadis that destroyed all living things in Charn. It...
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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