Lona

The Little Ones

Lona acts as a gentle caretaker and friend to the Little Ones, nurturing them with warmth and patience.

The Princess

Lona shares a close, sisterly bond with the Princess, offering comfort and loyalty amidst the surrounding turmoil.

Mother of Sorrow

Lona is deeply affected by the Mother of Sorrow's grief, serving as a witness to her endless mourning and emotional burden.

Adam

Adam and Lona share a respectful, supportive friendship, with Adam often relying on Lona's steadiness.

The Little Ones

Lona acts as a gentle caretaker and friend to the Little Ones, nurturing them with warmth and patience.

Mother of Sorrow

Lona is deeply affected by the Mother of Sorrow's grief, serving as a witness to her endless mourning and emotional burden.

Adam

Adam and Lona share a respectful, supportive friendship, with Adam often relying on Lona's steadiness.

XIII: The Little Ones

Lona is the tallest and gravest of the Little Ones, regarded as their mother; she shows Vane a newborn baby and explains their ways.

A Crisis

Supports Vane after his injury, warns him of the giant-girl queen, and reassures him about the Cat-woman before he leaves.

XXIX: The Persian Cat

Lona is referenced as the daughter Lilith fears and hates, who lives beyond her evil ken.

Adam Explains

Described as heart and head of the Little Ones' colony; found a baby in the wood and awoke to a mother-heart; her family is her absorbing charge.

Lona's Narrative

Tells Vane everything that happened since he left, showing practical wisdom and maternal care.

Preparation

Focuses on commissariat, grows taller and more womanly, cares for the smallest children, and expresses a longing for her mother.

The Little Ones in Bulika

Rides calmly beside Vane, showing courage and maternal concern for the Little Ones; she is dismayed by the women of Bulika.

Mother and Daughter

Lona calls Lilith 'mother' and is killed by Lilith when she tries to embrace her.

The Shadow

Lona is dead; her body is laid on the grass and guarded by Vane and the Little Ones.

To the House of Bitterness

Carried as a corpse by Vane throughout the journey; her body is wrapped in a cloak.

XLII: I Sleep the Sleep

Appears to Vane with closed eyes, asking him to come sleep beside her; she is already asleep.

The Dreams That Came

Vane reaches out and clasps her hand in the dream, confirming she is still present though asleep.

The Waking

Awakens first, transformed from girl to woman, radiant with resurrection light.

The Journey Home

Walks beside Vane as his darling, sharing the joy and understanding the conversations between the Little Ones and the elephants.

XLVI: The City

Travels with Vane; sees and hears the lightning with the children; climbs the rocks with Vane.

XLVII: The 'Endless Ending'

Not yet found; Vane longs for her.