Ranulph Chanticleer

Master Nathaniel Chanticleer

Nathaniel is Ranulph's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal care and generational tension over tradition and change.

Dame Marigold Chanticleer

Marigold is Ranulph's mother, and their relationship is one of maternal affection and guidance.

Hazel

Hazel and Ranulph are friends and allies, often collaborating in adventures and supporting each other.

Master Nathaniel Chanticleer

Nathaniel is Ranulph's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal care and generational tension over tradition and change.

Master Nathaniel Chanticleer

Nathaniel is Ranulph's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal care and generational tension over tradition and change.

Dame Marigold Chanticleer

Marigold is Ranulph's mother, and their relationship is one of maternal affection and guidance.

Hazel

Hazel and Ranulph are friends and allies, often collaborating in adventures and supporting each other.

Lud-in-the-Mist

Nathaniel's son, who shows signs of a poetic and dreamy nature, worrying his father.

III: The Beginning of Trouble

Confesses to eating fairy fruit, describes visions of the Silent People, and expresses a longing to escape.

Endymion Leer Prescribes for Ranulph

Lying ill after eating fairy fruit; terrified of being left alone with Leer, but later appears peaceful and claims the doctor was healing him through song.

Ranulph Goes to the Widow Gibberty’s Farm

Eager to go to the farm, excited by Leer's descriptions; during supper he calls the adults' conversation 'pretence talk' and screams at the sight of old Portunus.

VI: The Wind in the Crabapple Blossoms

Reported to be well and happy at the farm, writing cheerful letters.

Endymion Leer Looks Frightened, and a Breach Is Made in an Old Friendship

Revealed by Leer to have eaten fairy fruit, described as one of the worst cases.

X: Hempie's Song

Mentioned as Hempie's 'boy' who is reportedly bonny at the farm, and his description of agony is recalled by Nathaniel.

XII: Dame Marigold Hears the Tap of a Woodpecker

Mentioned in Luke Hempen's letter as being in danger at the farm, with the widow and a mysterious man plotting against him.

XX: Watching the Cows

Grows sunburned and gay, then wilts; spoiled and defiant, he insists on watching the cows despite Luke's objections, and later asks about Fairyland, nearly running off.

XXI: The Old Goatherd

Ranulph runs away from the farm, is intercepted by Yeomen on the border, and is escorted to Moongrass after producing a letter from the Seneschal.

XXII: Who Is Portunus?

Mentioned as being away at a farm near Moongrass with Luke, and Hazel is relieved to hear he is safe.

XXIV: Belling the Cat

Revealed to have followed Duke Aubrey's summons across the hills to Fairyland on the night of October 31st.

XXVII: The Fair in the Elfin Marches

Mentioned as the son Nathaniel seeks, believed to have crossed the hills.

Master Ambrose Keeps His Vow

Returns from Fairyland riding beside his father Nathaniel.

XXXI: The Initiate

Mentioned as having been sent to Fairyland by Leer, which ultimately led Nathaniel to follow and return as Duke Aubrey's deputy.

Conclusion

Grows up to become a celebrated poet, writing songs that travel across the sea; visits Hazel's farm with Nathaniel.