Mr. Raven

The Little Ones

Mr. Raven acts as a wise, protective guide to the Little Ones, offering cryptic advice and gentle authority.

The Little Ones

Mr. Raven acts as a wise, protective guide to the Little Ones, offering cryptic advice and gentle authority.

The Library

The legendary librarian, possibly a ghost, seen by Vane in the library.

The Mirror

The shadowy figure Vane follows through the house, later appearing as a raven in the other world.

III: The Raven

The raven speaks to Vane, offering cryptic guidance about doors and making oneself at home; he appears wise and ancient.

Somewhere or Nowhere?

Acts as a sexton, turning worms into flying creatures; leads Vane into the region of the seven dimensions, asserting that Vane is not yet an individual.

V: The Old Church

Guides Vane, pointing out a prayer-pigeon and a prayer-flower, and teaches about the manifestation of thoughts.

The Sexton's Cottage

Reveals himself as both sexton and librarian; explains the nature of multiple selves and the necessity of sleep without self-waking.

The Cemetery

Mr. Raven acts as sexton, guiding Vane through the chamber and explaining the nature of the sleepers; he points out Vane's waiting couch.

My Father's Manuscript

A mysterious old librarian who claims to have known Vane's ancestors and demonstrates a door to another world through a mirror.

IX: I Repent

Confronts Vane about his rudeness and lack of understanding, reveals that Vane's father is asleep among the dead, and gives cryptic guidance before leaving.

A Grotesque Tragedy

Appears suddenly to Vane, gives advice about trusting those who have deceived you, then transforms into a raven.

The Silent Fountain

Appears in the vision as the old librarian who confronts the princess, causing her eidolon to fall.

XXVIII: I Am Silenced

Appears as a raven on the edge of the fountain; delivers a stern critique of Vane's failure to help the Little Ones, accusing him of being a 'seeming coward' and a 'stupid philanthropist.'

Adam Explains

Explains Lilith's enmity toward her daughter and the Little Ones; insists Vane must rest before acting; demonstrates control over the mirror and communication with the dove.

XXXI: The Sexton’s Old Horse

Mr. Raven offers Vane the horse, warns him against breaking his word, and expresses anger when Vane chooses to ride after the leopardess.