The Eating Woods · Character

Father

Supporting
First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 40

Father is a supporting character in The Eating Woods, first appearing in Eldritch (Book 2).

Which book are you on?

Everything after it stays hidden.

Which book are you on?

Everything after it stays hidden.

Gender: male
First appears: Book 2 · Ch. 40
Books: 1

Description

An aged, gaunt, frail man with long, straggly white hair, an overgrown beard, and warm blue eyes. His legs are weak and brittle; in later scenes he hobbles with a crutch, and after the church collapse one leg is heavily bandaged and bloodied. His clothing varies from a tattered robe to clean tunic and trousers, and later includes feathers.

Connections

Friends & mentorsRivals

Zevander RydainnFriend
They travel together, and Father expresses gratitude for Zevander’s bravery and his defense of the group.
CG
Corwin Grinsgaithtraveling companion
They travel together with Maevyth and Aleysia. Father is startled by Raivox, while Corwin helps organize the journey and provides practical knowledge.
E
Erithanyaformer betrayer
Father betrayed Erithanya by telling Moros where to find the vivicantem, contributing to the slaughter of her people; she has nevertheless forgiven him.
SC
Sacton CrainEnemy
Sacton imprisoned Father after he challenged the clergy’s treatment of the Lyverian people and spoke of a vision of the Decimation. Father condemns Sacton as a heretic.