Sir Felix

Lord Durand

Lord Durand is a jealous and ambitious nobleman who constantly competes with and undermines Sir Felix.

Prince Louis

Prince Louis is Sir Felix's closest ally and confidant, sharing a bond of mutual respect and loyalty.

Baron Ingulph

Baron Ingulph is a cunning and ruthless adversary who plots against Sir Felix for political gain.

Sir Constans

Sir Constans is a loyal and trusted knight who serves as Sir Felix's steadfast companion in arms.

Pike

Pike is Sir Felix's loyal and resourceful servant, handling his master's practical needs and secrets.

Anker

Anker is a childhood friend of Sir Felix, now a trusted scout and messenger.

Philip

Philip is Sir Felix's younger brother, who looks up to him but often feels overshadowed.

Silvester

Silvester is a scribe and scholar who assists Sir Felix with legal and historical matters.

Lady Aurora

Lady Aurora is a noblewoman with whom Sir Felix shares a tender but forbidden romantic attraction.

Sir Constans

Sir Constans is a loyal and trusted knight who serves as Sir Felix's steadfast companion in arms.

Prince Louis

Prince Louis is Sir Felix's closest ally and confidant, sharing a bond of mutual respect and loyalty.

Lord Durand

Lord Durand is a jealous and ambitious nobleman who constantly competes with and undermines Sir Felix.

Part I: The Relapse Into Barbarism

Felix navigates the decaying world, embodying the struggle to survive and maintain order.

Part II: Wild England

Felix is central to the exploration of the wild landscape, embodying the struggle between the old civilized ways and the new wild reality.

III: The Stockade

Felix is precise and methodical, critical of the lax guard discipline at the South Gate. He is building a canoe from a black poplar, working alone to maintain its personal significance, and is carving a secret locker in the stern.

Baron Aquila

Felix is also referred to as Sir Felix in this chapter, though he is the same person as Felix Aquila. He struggles with his love for Aurora and the pain of impending separation.

The Forest Track

Rides through the forest with Oliver, brooding over Baron Thyma's disapproval and his love for Aurora; later despairs over the canoe's imperfection but is reinspired to add an outrigger and sail.

The Forest Track Continued

Detects Bushmen signs, examines the broken willow branch, and steps on an adder; anxious about Aurora's safety.

Thyma Castle

Feels neglected and jealous, seated at the lowest table, unable to eat or drink, and escapes the feast early.

IX: Superstitions

Pores over a magical manuscript, feeling injured and jealous; later sits forgotten at tea, brooding.

X: The Feast

Felix is present throughout the feast, watching Aurora perform in Antigone, but grows increasingly jealous and miserable as Lord Durand monopolizes her time. He lingers after the feast and confronts Aurora in the rose arbour, expressing his insecurity and love.

XI: Aurora

Emotionally distraught over Aurora's apparent neglect; sobs in her lap, then calms after her explanation. Struggles with indecision and his secret expedition plans.

Night in the Forest

Rides alone through the forest at night, nearly killed by a bandit's crossbow bolt, and later loses his horse to a poisoned arrow.

XV: Sailing Onwards

Felix awakens, observes the warship, and decides to sail onward. He struggles with pride but resolves to humble himself for Aurora.

The King's Levy

Felix is the central perspective, experiencing the degradation of camp life and learning from the grooms and retainers. He is beaten for approaching the king's ground with arms and later serves under Master Lacy.

Fighting

Felix observes the king and the fighting, initially eager to join but becomes disillusioned by the disregard for common soldiers' lives.

In Danger

Arrested and nearly executed for criticizing the king; brought before the king, he offers strategic advice but is later beaten and expelled for boasting about a nonexistent war machine.

Bow and Arrow

Referenced as Felix; his courage and skill with the bow earn him the admiration of the shepherds.