After London · Character

Lady Aurora

A baron's daughter who loves Felix in silence, reading her father's smallest gesture for the pretext that will banish him.

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Also known as the Lady Aurora, Aurora

First appearance: XI: Aurora

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Aurora represents the remnants of civilized grace amidst the barbaric relapse.

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Aurora sits at the centre of her father's court, courted by Lord Durand and watched by a Baron who looks higher for her than a landless hearth-friend's son. She dares not meet Felix's eyes lest her father take it as cause to forbid him the castle, so she laughs at another man's jokes and keeps her glances down. Her mother knows the truth of her heart; her father chooses not to. That enforced stillness makes her the quiet pressure behind every risk Felix takes.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Sir Felix
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Lady Aurora appears across 17 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Part I: The Relapse Into Barbarism
Aurora represents the remnants of civilized grace amidst the barbaric relapse.
Part II: Wild England
Aurora is present, representing the fading aristocratic order and its adaptation to the wild environment.
I: Sir Felix
Aurora Thyma is mentioned as the giver of the ivory cross and the author of several parchment letters kept in Felix's chest.
The Forest Track
Felix's love for her motivates his journey; she is the daughter of Baron Thyma.
The Forest Track Continued
Beckons from the castle window upon Felix and Oliver's arrival.
Thyma Castle
Seated next to Lord Durand, laughs at his sallies, but avoids looking at Felix to prevent her father's interference.
IX: Superstitions
Places the manuscript on Felix's table as a thoughtful gift, but he remains unaware of her attention.
X: The Feast
Aurora stars in the Antigone performance and is constantly attended by Lord Durand during the feast. She secretly arranges a meeting with Felix in the rose arbour, where she tries to comfort him and denies any marriage contract.
XI: Aurora
Reveals the Baron's coercion and her devotion to the ancient Christian faith. She has repaired the chapel, transcribed traditions, and works to spread the faith despite the era's brutality.
Night in the Forest
Mentioned in Felix's thoughts; her words from the arbour persuade him not to act in haste or despair.
XV: Sailing Onwards
The thought of Aurora motivates Felix to overcome his pride and seek service in King Isembard's camp.
In Danger
Felix thinks of Aurora lovingly and mournfully while imprisoned, her face appearing in his mind.
A Voyage
Felix's motivation for the voyage; he hopes to return to her with tales of his journey.
Fiery Vapours
Felix thinks of Aurora during his ordeal and later plans to give her the diamond he found.
Bow and Arrow
Felix keeps a turquoise ring from the gipsies' ornaments for Aurora.
Surprised
Felix envisions bringing her to the new settlement he plans by the lake.
XXVIII: For Aurora
Aurora is the object of Felix's devotion and the motivation for his journey. He thinks of her constantly, carries gifts for her, and resolves to bring her to his new settlement.

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See Lady Aurora in XI: Aurora

See Lady Aurora in Part I: The Relapse Into Barbarism