The Hierarchy · Character
Septimus Ascenia
Also known as Ascenia
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 27
Septimus Ascenia is the Academy’s stable master, managing all equine logistics with brusque efficiency in The Hierarchy (Book 1).
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 27
- Books
- 1
Septimus Ascenia begins her arc in The Will of the Many as the Academy’s no-nonsense stable master, a woman whose brusque efficiency and raspy voice keep the stables running with clockwork precision. Across the series she transitions from a peripheral caretaker of horses to a quietly indispensable ally whose intimate knowledge of the Academy’s grounds and logistics proves vital to the protagonists’ larger plans. Her evolution is marked by a gradual shift from detached professionalism to guarded camaraderie, culminating in her active participation in covert operations that extend far beyond the stables.
Description
Woman in her fifties with raspy voice and brusque demeanor. Practical stable clothing, weathered appearance from years of outdoor work managing horses.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Introduced as the Academy’s stable master, managing all equine logistics with brusque efficiency.
- Establishes her reputation for valuing punctuality and order over social pleasantries.
- Provides the protagonists with discreet access to the Academy’s outer grounds via the stables.
- Hints at a deeper familiarity with the Academy’s hidden routes and schedules.
Appearances
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