# Spirits — Festus character guide

> Spirits in Festus by Philip James Bailey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Spirit Sinner

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Supernatural entities that populate the spiritual landscape.

## Relationships

### [Elissa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/characters/elissa)

_psychological_

Elissa communes with Spirits, often as manifestations of memory or the supernatural.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/i)

Declares that Festus is hallowed and chosen of Heaven, and that sin will not cling to him.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/xxiii)

A fallen spirit repents and confesses his sin, is visited by an angel, and is taken to Heaven, illustrating the possibility of redemption.

### [The Throne of the World and the Judgment of Souls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/xxx)

A spirit appears near Festus, announcing 'It is I,' and Festus acknowledges it, saying 'Go on! I follow, when it is my time.'

### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/xxxiv)

The 'powers of darkness' and 'hosts of hell' that follow Lucifer.

## Links

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