# The Water of the Wondrous Isles — Character guide

> Key figures in The Water of the Wondrous Isles by William Morris.

- [Birdalone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/birdalone.md): The protagonist, a stolen child raised by a witch, who escapes via a magical boat to seek her destiny.
- [Atra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/atra.md): One of three sister queens imprisoned on the Isle of Increase Unsought, later freed by Birdalone.
- [Aurea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/aurea.md): One of the three sister queens, known for her wisdom and sweetness, companion to Birdalone.
- [Viridis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/viridis.md): The youngest of the three sister queens, gentle and kind, later rescued from peril.
- [Arthur the Black Squire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/arthur_the_black_squire.md): A knight and Birdalone's true love, who undergoes many trials to be reunited with her.
- [Hugh the Green Knight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/hugh_the_green_knight.md): A champion of the quest and later a suitor to Birdalone, loyal and brave.
- [Habundia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/habundia.md): A magical wood-wife who mentors Birdalone and aids her with faery wisdom.
- [Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/leonard.md): The chaplain at the Castle of the Quest who befriends and teaches Birdalone.
- [Gerard of the Clee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/gerard_of_the_clee.md): A kind old man who shelters Birdalone and fathers the Gerardson brothers.
- [Sir Baudoin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/sir_baudoin.md): A knight known as the Golden Knight, one of the champions of the quest.
- [Sir Aymeris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/sir_aymeris.md): A knight who shows Birdalone the mountains and aids her during her stay.
- [The Witch Wife](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_witch_wife.md): The cruel witch who raised Birdalone in captivity and later dies.
- [The Black Knight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_black_knight.md): A mysterious knight who aids Birdalone in the Black Valley and reveals his true identity.
- [Master Jacobus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/master_jacobus.md): A craftsman in the City of the Five Crafts who befriends Birdalone.
- [Arnold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/arnold_or_anselm.md): A man who escorts Birdalone on part of her journey from Greenford.
- [Geoffrey of Lea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/geoffrey_of_lea.md): A knight and one of the champions of the quest.
- [Robert Gerardson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/robert_gerardson.md): One of Gerard's sons who accompanies Birdalone on her travels.
- [Giles Gerardson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/giles_gerardson.md): Another of Gerard's sons, loyal to Birdalone.
- [Thomas of Estcliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/thomas_of_estcliffe.md): A knight mentioned among the champions of the quest.
- [Audrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/audrey.md): A poor wife who befriends Birdalone in the City of the Five Crafts.
- [Otter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/otter.md): A minor character encountered during Birdalone's journey.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/adam.md): A named minor character in the narrative.
- [Antony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/antony.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [The Red Knight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_red_knight.md): An antagonist knight associated with the Red Hold.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_priest.md): A priest at the Castle of the Quest who aids Birdalone's escape.
- [The Sergeant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_sergeant.md): A sergeant at the Castle of the Quest who interacts with Birdalone.
- [The Captain of the Porte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_captain_of_the_porte.md): A captain who oversees the gate at the Castle of the Quest.
- [The Broiderers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_broiderers.md): Craftswomen who clothe Birdalone in fine raiment.
- [The Champions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_champions.md): A group of knights undertaking the quest from the Castle of the Quest.
- [The Gerardsons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_gerardsons.md): The sons of Gerard who travel with Birdalone.
- [Evilshaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/evilshaw.md): A forest and its band of outlaws encountered by the company.
- [The Stony Folk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_stony_folk.md): A group of people encountered on the Isle of the Young and the Old.
- [The Greywethers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_greywethers.md): A landmark in the Black Valley, associated with danger.
- [The Red One](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/the_red_one.md): A mysterious figure associated with the Red Hold.
- [Master Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_water_of_the_wondrous_isles_se/characters/master_peter.md): A minor character who speaks in the narrative.

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