Wet Magic · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Wet Magic by E. Nesbit.
Francis
major
Also known as So Francis
A central character who embarks on an underwater adventure with his siblings.
Mavis
major
Also known as truthful Mavis
Francis's sister, a key participant in the magical journey.
Bernard
major
Another sibling of Francis, involved in the underwater quest.
Ulfin
supporting
Also known as But Ulfin, dear Ulfin, the fortunate Ulfin
A merman who becomes a guide and friend to the children.
Kathleen
supporting
A young girl who joins the siblings on their magical adventure.
Reuben
supporting
A boy who accompanies the group into the underwater world.
Cathay
supporting
Also known as thumping Cathay, Fido, Dear little Fido, Fido - which - was - Cathay
A magical dog who transforms and plays a key role in the story.
Aunt Enid
minor
Also known as Enid
The children's aunt who sends them on their seaside holiday.
Mother Romaine
minor
Also known as Old Mother Romaine, Mother
An elderly woman who knows about the magical underwater realm.
Maia
supporting
Also known as Princess Maia, the Princess Maia
A mermaid princess who is rescued by the children.
Mrs. Pearce
minor
A housekeeper or caretaker at the seaside location.
Princess Freia
supporting
Also known as Freia, The Princess Freia, Princess
A mermaid princess who becomes an ally to the children.
Torfrida
minor
A mermaid or underwater character who aids the protagonists.
Sabrina
minor
Also known as Sabrina fair
A water spirit or river goddess who appears in the story.
Master Wilfred Wilson
minor
Also known as Master Wilfred, Mr. Wilson
A boy who interacts with the main characters at the seaside.
Father
minor
The father of Francis, Mavis, and Bernard, mentioned in the story.
The Under Folk
minor
A mysterious underwater race encountered by the children.
The United Narwhals
minor
Also known as the Narwhals, The Narwhals, Narwhals
A group of narwhals participating in the underwater war.
The Porpoises
minor
Also known as Porpoises, The Porpoises, the waiting Porpoises, the devoted Porpoises, The faithful Porpoises
A group of porpoises involved in the water war.
The 23rd Lobsters
minor
Also known as the Lobsters
A regiment of lobsters in the underwater conflict.
The Sea Horses
minor
Also known as The Sea Horses
A group of sea horses serving in the underwater war.
Mer Princess
minor
Also known as the Mer Princess
A title for one of the mermaid princesses in the story.
Joan of Arc
minor
Also known as Joan
A historical figure briefly mentioned or appearing as a book character.
George Lee
minor
Also known as George
A minor character associated with the seaside setting.
The Thick-Heads
minor
Also known as The Thick - Heads
A group of underwater creatures in the war.
The 100th Halibuts
minor
Also known as the Royal Halibuts, The Halibuts
A regiment of halibuts in the underwater conflict.
The Mackerel
minor
A group of mackerel mentioned in the water war.
Old Mother Lee
minor
Also known as Mother
An elderly woman living near the seaside.
Mr. Murdstone
minor
A character from another book who appears in the book world.
Lord Edward
minor
A minor noble character mentioned in the story.
Eric
minor
A minor character encountered during the adventure.
Mrs. Markham
minor
A minor adult character in the story.
The Swordfish
minor
Also known as The Swordfish
A group of swordfish participating in the water war.
Mrs. Fairchild
minor
A character from another book who appears in the book world.
Hereward
minor
A historical figure briefly mentioned in the story.
Eliza
minor
Also known as Elsie
A minor character mentioned in passing.
The 7th Sharks
minor
Also known as The Sharks, the Sharks
A group of sharks in the underwater war.
Queen Boadicea
minor
Also known as Boadicea
A historical figure briefly mentioned or appearing as a book character.
