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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