Character guide

Curdie

major

Also known as The Mountain Curdie, IV Curdie, young Curdie, Master Curdie, VIII Curdie, IX Hands Curdie, XX Counterplotting Curdie

A young miner who embarks on a quest to save the king and princess from corruption.

Lina

major

Also known as XI Lina, Poor Lina

A strange, loyal creature who accompanies Curdie on his journey and aids him greatly.

Peter

supporting

Also known as Peter the miner

Curdie's father, a wise and honest miner who supports his son's mission.

Princess Irene

major

Also known as the Princess Irene, Irene

The young princess whom Curdie is sent to protect from the corrupt court.

The Doctor

supporting

Also known as the doctor

A court physician who is part of the corrupt establishment Curdie opposes.

Old Mother Wotherwop

supporting

Also known as Mother

An old woman in Gwyntystorm who provides Curdie with information and shelter.

Derba

supporting

Also known as XV Derba, Poor Derba

A kind woman in the city who helps Curdie and is loyal to the king.

The Servants

minor

Also known as the servants

The palace servants who are complicit in the corruption and mistreatment of the king.

Dr. Kelman

supporting

Also known as XXIII Dr. Kelman, Kelman

A corrupt doctor at the court who schemes against the king and Curdie.

The Colonel

supporting

Also known as the colonel, The poor colonel , who was yet hardly able to stand

A loyal but injured officer who helps Curdie and the king.

Barbara

supporting

Also known as Barbara Meantime, Little Barbara, little Barbara, XXIX Barbara

A young girl in the city who shows kindness and helps Curdie.

A Stranger

minor

Also known as a stranger

A mysterious figure who appears briefly and interacts with Curdie.

The Attorney-General

minor

Also known as the attorney - general

A corrupt official in Gwyntystorm who is part of the conspiracy against the king.

Queen Irene

supporting

Also known as the Queen Irene

The mystical great-great-grandmother of Princess Irene who guides Curdie.

Ballbody

minor

A strange creature encountered by Curdie during his journey.

The General

minor

Also known as the general

A military leader in the king's army who participates in the final battle.

Her Master

minor

Also known as her master

The master of one of the creatures, mentioned in passing.

The First Priest

minor

Also known as the first priest

A religious figure in Gwyntystorm who is part of the corrupt establishment.

Sir Bronzebeard

minor

Also known as Bronzebeard

A legendary knight mentioned in the story, possibly a historical figure.

Joan

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Mrs. Peterson

minor

A minor character mentioned in the story.

The White Pigeon

minor

A mystical bird that appears to guide or symbolize the princess.

Clubhead

minor

A creature encountered by Curdie, likely one of the strange beings.

Gwyntystorm

minor

Also known as XIV The Dogs of Gwyntystorm

The city where much of the later action takes place, personified in the chapter title.

Jabez

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.