Ceannic Characters

The non-magical civilians who work for the people of Ceannis, from elected officials to secret agents to everyday paper-pushers.

Knights (including the Secret Order of Monster Hunters) and government-employed mages both listed separately.

In the comic: Olive Romarin

President of Ceannis. Everybody’s boss. Has led the country through dealing with multiple nationwide crises, and also two Kolpovision wins. Subject of a lot of ridiculous rumors.

Might seem overly chirpy and easily distracted, but has well honed instincts and a wealth of experience from being a long-runner.

• Ethnicity: Getsunese
• Age (first appearance, this incarnation): 25
• Age at election (this incarnation): 20
• Likes: Pie, dismantling the legacies of her political rivals, being underestimated
• Dislikes: Kudzu, not getting to finish her pie

• Debut: Homecoming 1/24
• Homecoming: appoints Thorn and his team to guard the Embassy, after being reminded who he is
• Performance Review: debates whether to keep Thorn at the Embassy, or whether the prophecy counts as fulfilled by now
• The Perennials: seen in flashback, working at the Second Life Resource Center
• AU: In SPACE!: Captain of Thorn's ship, the Sapphire

In the comic: Briony

Presidential archivist. Has the same role in the Space AU, just more high-tech. In the audience for Kolpovision 3013.

• Ethnicity: Feabhric
• Age (first appearance): 24
• Debut: Homecoming 2/24

In the comic: Kale Romarin

Translator. Cranky and sarcastic. Prefers to be left alone. Claims he killed some people, under circumstances he doesn't like to talk about.

See Kale for his full profile (including spoilers).

Kale's soulbonded dog. See Niamh.

In the comic: Senator Lysidice Argyros

Wife of Peach Pescher-Argyros. Fell for each other when Peach was her bodyguard. Long-time representative in the Ceannic Senate. Lysidice is about 20 years older, so insert your own “cradle-robbing” jokes here.

• Ethnicity: United Islander
• Age (first appearance): 70
• Debut: The Successful Married Life of Peach Argyros

Survivors trapped in mine collapse. They were accompanied by two Sønska consultant miners, and the fire mage Bramble.

Minor/unnamed relatives are tagged under mine families.

See Annie Persil.

In the comic: Cress Fenouil

Miner, would-be lawyer, anger issues. Has vitiligo. Married to actual lawyer Violet "Vi" Fenouil; they do great karaoke together.

After the rescue (and the trials), Cress becomes a law student; Vi gets pregnant; and they both keep in touch with Annie and Birch.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Debut: Landslide Bring Me Down 23/75

In the comic: Gil Dumas

Miner, very high-strung. His name is short for Gillyflower. Panics a lot during the cave-in, and ends up in a relationship with Bramble, who helps him calm down. Does Annie's makeup for her wedding.

After the rescue, he and Bram go their separate ways, with Gil ending up as an above-ground rock wall attendant.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/Bealtic
• Debut: Landslide Bring Me Down 5/75

In the comic: Manager Marjolaine

Mine shift leader when the cave-in happens. Makes sure everyone eats on a schedule. Nice mustache.

Last person to ride up in the rescue capsule; he takes a safety consultant position afterward.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Debut: Landslide Bring Me Down 5/75

In the comic: Pine Dulac

Miner, soft-spoken. Has wings, which came in at 24; they're black, which is unusual.

• Ethnicity: Feabhric
• Debut: Landslide Bring Me Down 2/75

Students who go to high school with Hyacinth Lavande.

In the comic: Angelica Thatcher

Elegant goth teenager. Hyacinth’s friend.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/Getsunese
• Age (first appearance): 15
• Likes: elegant gothic lolita fashion, Mass Theft Portal
• Dislikes: bright colors, not being the center of attention

• Debut: Fish Story 7/41
• Fish Story: enjoys the jellyfish, asks Laceleaf L'hysope if she led her stalker on
• Hyacinth's Social Life: disapproves of Hazel loudly enough to make Hyacinth pull away

In the comic: Foxglove Vossmark

Furry cosplayer, excitable fanboy. He's trans, and not out at the start of the comic, but comes back from summer vacation with a new name and a new haircut.

Almost always seen in the company of Longan Persil.

• Ethnicity: Sønheic
• Age (first appearance): 14
• Likes: animals (especially foxes), Sønheic animation, cosplay, crafting
• Dislikes: being deadnamed, animation dubs that localize the original context, people who don't like foxes
• Debut: Fish Story 4/41

In the comic: Hazel Cherieshnya

Dapper goth teenager. Writer and artist. Hyacinth finds her morbid story ideas completely enchanting. Has a good relationship with her two moms.

Hazel has magic-resistant joint inflammation, suppressed as much as possible by two medical microchips: one in the back of her neck that also does pain management, and one in her hip that also does ovary regulation.

• Ethnicity: Iuilic
• Age (first appearance): 15
• Likes: dapper goth fashion, electropunk, dark art/fiction, Hyacinth
• Dislikes: eye contact, makeup, unspoken rules

• Debut: The Successful School Life of Hyacinth Lavande #1
• Hyacinth's Social Life: bonds with Hyacinth, gets advice from her moms, tries and rejects makeup, cosplays for Kolpovision
• Remodeling: asks about Hyacinth's family history, gets a decorative skull

In the comic: Longan Persil

Furry cosplayer, part-time convenience-store cashier. Almost always seen in the company of Foxglove Vossmark.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/United Islander
• Age (first appearance): 15
• Likes: animals (especially wolves), documentaries about cults and scams
• Dislikes: cultists and scammers, people who don't like wolves
• Debut: Fish Story 4/41

In the comic: Vine Fenouil

Morose goth teenager. Hyacinth’s friend. Recently-out trans boy, indecisive about his name, although he seems to have settled on “Vine” out of admiration for Ivy Muscade.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first appearance): 14
• Likes: grunge goth fashion, makeup (“symbolically ritually anointing myself with the ashes of my enemies”), Mass Theft Portal, Kolpovision
• Dislikes: friendship conflicts, sex-related dysphoria

• Debut: Fish Story 5/41
• Fish Story: appreciates the seaweed, changes his name
• Hyacinth's Social Life: tries to defuse Angelica and Hyacinth's arguments, cosplays for Kolpovision
• Remodeling: gets new clothes for his post-top-surgery figure

Performers and technicians. Mostly associated with Burnspoint, the heart of the Ceannic acting industry.

In the comic: Altissimo, Cadenza

Stylists and general-purpose assistants for Cedar Oseille. Another classic “pair of characters with matching designs, so it’s easy to remember they go together.”(Realistically, as a pop idol, Cedar should have a whole retinue of support staff…but these two will probably end up reoccurring a lot.)

Altissimo, in pink, is upbeat and likes giving people nicknames. Cedar is usually “Sparkles.”

Cadenza, in cream, is serious and data-driven. Firmly sees her job as marketing, not babysitting.

• Ethnicity: Feabhric
• Age (debut): mid-30's
• Debut: AI of the Storm 25/38 and 27/38

In the comic: Archie Stavros

Head writer and showrunner of MCLIS. His full name is Archarius. On the net he goes by the username SnowJar, inspired by a decoration he keeps in his office.

A regular commenter on Rowan's MCLIS fan/critic blog, he reached out to offer some friendly company when Rowan's wings were growing in.

• Ethnicity: United Islander
• Age (debut): mid-30's
• Likes: decorative things in jars
• Dislikes: deadlines, budgets

• Debut: Slow News Day: Leachtric Reactions
• The Show Must Grow On (Intermission): keeps Rowan company without being recognized, takes criticism well
• The Unlikely Friendship of Rowan Muscade: talks writing problems, admires Rowan's new wings
• Every Body: keeps Rowan up talking for so long that he misses a date

In the comic: Bennet Amande

Extremely important broadcast journalist. Slow News Day chronicles his radio show, where he interviews people on the street, complains about social issues like “how it's too easy to vote,” and gets starry-eyed over pink spotted owlgulls.

Spotted on-the-scene reporting during the aquarium attack, the mining rescue, and the Leachtric evacuation.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first appearance): 42
• Debut: Fish Story 22/41

In the comic: Lynwood Merdhuile

Writer and star of Leachtric. Interviewed Artie Carver about the experience of unexpectedly drawing a famous heartsword. Supportive of her young co-star Cedar Oseille.

Seen on-stage in costume during The Show Must Grow On (Act I), where she plays Leachtric, and escaping out-of-costume during Act II.

• Ethnicity: Feabhric
• Debut: The Show Must Grow On (Act I) 2/44
• Out-of-character debut: The Show Must Grow On (Act I) 42/44

See Rhodey Muscade.

See Rosie Muscade.

In the comic: Hedge Dubois and Grassie Amande

Legendary comediennes. Happily married, eventually with two adopted children. They're both still alive (though very old) when Thorn kills the dragon – they send him flowers in the hospital.

Got their start as the stars of an early crystal-broadcast sitcom, where they play fictionalized versions of themselves. (See Hedge and Grassie for their appearances, co-stars, and other characters on the show.) Later, did a “Grassie for President” special.

Hedge is Iuilic. She goes by a stage name; her obviously-Iuilic birth name, which Grassie uses, is Nance Grusadrevo. Plays the straight-woman to Grassie's comedy. Usually wears dapper suits, and is frequently seen carrying a joint.

Grassie is Aibrean. Spends most of her free time studying scripts, because her lines are dense and complicated and always have to be exactly right. Not as dotty in real life as on-screen, though she certainly has her moments. Surprisingly matter-of-fact about meeting a time traveler.

Grassie's right arm and shoulder have burn scarring from a childhood potions accident. She's sensitive about the scars; she never wears backless or sleeveless clothing, and they don't become public knowledge for most of her life. Hedge/Nance knows, and is totally unbothered.

In the comic: Sepal and Petal

Sepal and Petal are long-time partners who work as private security. One job they have had is working security for MCLIS following threats against head writer Archie Stavros.

Sepal is Sønheic. They wield a heart-broadsword and turns to Petal for advice on who to stab with it.

Petal is Aibrean. They are a magical girl with plant-themed powers, who has a voice like James Spader doing Alan Shore.

In the comic: Balsam Harper

Recently-graduated law assistant. Heiress to the fortunes of the Harper's Fish Sauce (“It's the fishiest!”) culinary empire, but wants to put in the admin work, impress the named partners, and go out for drinks afterward.

• Ethnicity: Getsunese
• Age (first appearance): early '20s
• Debut: Balsam Legal, page 1

In the comic: Blush Noisette Duval

New long-runner, reincarnated cross-racially. Currently employed at the Second Life Resource Center in Ceannis. Dresses as her favorite act from the early years of Kolpovision.

• Ethnicity: Getsunese (now), Feabhric (originally)
• Age (first appearance, this incarnation): 5
• Debut: The Perennials 1/16
• The Perennials: searches for the Second Life Resource Center; picked up and guided by Violet Dupont

In the comic: Calyx Carvi

Nibling of Kudzu Carvi. Kept home and/or hospitalized most of the time by significant medical issues, in spite of regular healing from Kudzu's powers. Used to go by “he”, but was experimenting with “they” as of their death.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first non-AU appearance): 0
• Debut: Kudzu Roots 11/35
• Kudzu Roots: born, raised, gets a pet rabbit, dies

See Cymbeline Dupont.

In the comic: Deliveryman

Unnamed deliveryman who just can't catch a break.

Hired in I Got Eight Problems... to delivery magic powder to Ragnild and Iona.

Reappears in The Show Must Grow On (Overture), hired to deliver a (legitimate, this time) surprise bouquet for Cedar Oseille.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Debut: I Got Eight Problems... 1/27

In the comic: Florian Amande

Cute bar guy. Unfortunate beliefs in aura pseudoscience, which torpedoed his date with Rowan Muscade. Seen in costume at Leachtric. Generally interested in dates with men and nonbinary people.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/United Islander
• Age (first appearance): 20
• Debut: Night Out 1/21

In the comic: Gentian Cornouiller

Stay-at-home artist and Ivy's nonbinary dad/parent, who had a difficult time with pregnancy. Child of Heath Cornouiller and spouse of Ebony Muscade.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Debut: Slow News Day: The Adoption Option
• Baby Ivy: Gentian and Ebony dote on Ivy as she grows into her gender identity and magical abilities.

In the comic: Dr. Glazier

Medical spelltech researcher. “Heli” for short, but only to her friends. Former employee of Northwind Prismaceuticals; now she's testifying against them. One of the victims of Kudzu Carvi, with prosthetic eyes made from green crystals.

• Ethnicity: Getsunese
• Age (first appearance): late 40's
• Debut: Expert, Witness 10/25
• Expert, Witness: escorted by Agent D10 and Agent Delphinium to Central to testify

See Hermosa Zikos.

In the comic: Jasmine Menthe

Emergency medical tech. Responds to in-field calls, along with other medical professionals.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first appearance): 23
• Debut: An Incredibly Platonic Storyline 47/64

In the comic: Jasmine Sel

One of the aquarium guards injured during the attack. More-recently spotted in casual situations with Laceleaf.

• Ethnicity: United Islander
• Age (first appearance): 25
• Debut: Fish Story 15/41

See Kallie Neineikura.

See Kiki Neineikura.

In the comic: Laceleaf L'hysope

Fish-loving aquarium tour guide. Targeted by an angry water-mage stalker.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first appearance): 26
• Debut: Fish Story 10/41
• Fish Story: guides Holly Cerise, Ivy Muscade, Hyacinth Lavande, and classmates through the aquarium; hides until her stalker goes away

In the comic: Lepida Clemens

Stable attendant for unicorns; last-minute guest to Thorn's Kolpovision party.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/United Islander
• Age (first appearance): mid-20's
• Debut: An Incredibly Platonic Storyline 14/64

In the comic: Marula Boatman

Very important lobbyist for the National Pie Council. Official endorsers of President Romarin. In an open marriage; seeks dates with women and nonbinary people.

• Ethnicity: Getsunese
• Age (first appearance): 32
• Debut: Person-On-The-Street Interviews

In the comic: Nigella Badiane

Manager at a local branch of the International House of Potions. Doesn't appreciate having to follow potionmaking safety regulations. Has an ill-fated date with Rowan Muscade; generally interested in dates with all genders.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean/Getsunese
• Age (first appearance): 34
• Debut: I Got Eight Problems...

In the comic: Rue Després-Sel

Head of the spelltech “AI” company that produces Bitty Drones. Full of big promises about how they'll be a cheap and effective solution to all kinds of things…eventually, one day, in the future…as long as you keep giving him millions of crowns now.

Spreads his own hype as a “young prodigy” and “AI's golden boy.” Sure, he's a full-grown adult, but you don't let that get in the way of good marketing.

• Ethnicity: Aibrean
• Age (first appearance): Not important!
• Debut: AI of the Storm 13/38

In the comic: Sugar Pommier

Science teacher of Hyacinth's. Appreciates how Leachtric has gotten kids more interested in history.

• Ethnicity: Iuilic
• Age (first appearance): 44
• Debut: Fish Story 1/41

See Violet's parents.