The Magic City · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Magic City by E. Nesbit.
Philip Haldane
major
Also known as Philip, Pip, Master Philip, Mr. Philip, Master Pip, dear Philip
A boy who builds a magical city and becomes its central hero.
Lucy
major
Also known as Miss Lucy, Lu, dear Lucy, the Lady Lucy
Philip's sister, brave and caring, who joins him in the magic city.
Sir Philip
supporting
Also known as Philip, Knight, Slayer of the Dragon, Phil
A noble knight and dragon slayer who aids the children.
Noah
supporting
Also known as old Noah, Mr. Noah, little Mr. Noah
A wise old figure from the ark who guides the children.
Helen
supporting
Also known as Miss Helen
A kind woman who cares for the children in the real world.
The Captain
supporting
Also known as captain
A sea captain who helps the children navigate the magic world.
The Great Sloth
supporting
Also known as a Great Sloth, the Sloth, the now hardworking Sloth
A giant sloth who becomes a hardworking ally in the city.
Max
supporting
Also known as the worthy Max
A loyal dog who accompanies the children on their adventures.
Old Perrin
minor
Also known as Mr. Perrin, Perrin
A grumpy but helpful old man in the magic city.
The Lord High Islander
minor
Also known as the Lord Islander
A pompous ruler of an island the children visit.
Julius Caesar
minor
Also known as Caesar, great Caesar, O Caesar
The Roman emperor who appears as a character in the magic world.
The Pretenderette
minor
Also known as the furious Pretenderette
A villainous impostor who causes trouble in the city.
The Hippogriff
minor
Also known as Hippogriff
A mythical creature that the children ride through the air.
Polly
minor
A young girl who briefly appears in the magic city.
The Judge
minor
A stern judge who presides over a trial in the city.
Peter Graham
minor
Also known as Peter, Mr. Graham, Mr. Peter Graham
A friend of the family who helps in the real world.
Billy
minor
A boy who interacts with the children in the real world.
Halma
minor
A mysterious figure who appears briefly in the story.
The Lightning Loose
minor
Also known as Lightning Loose
A sentient bolt of lightning that the children ride.
Susan
minor
A servant who helps in the household.
Pax
minor
Also known as real Pax
A character representing peace in the magic city.
Pipkin
minor
A small creature or child who appears in the city.
Plumbeus
minor
A minor character mentioned in the magic world.
The Blugraiwee
minor
A strange creature encountered in the magic city.
