Sylvie and Bruno · Character

Sub-Warden

The Warden's smooth, self-serving brother, who takes power as Vice-Warden and treats the office as a license for quiet plunder.

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Also known as the Vice - Warden, Warden

First appearance: II: L'Amie Inconnue

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Referred to as the Vice-Warden; the crowd shouts for him, and the Chancellor orchestrates the protest in his absence.

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The Sub-Warden maneuvers through the Warden's departure with oily deference and a signed agreement he has no intention of honoring, while his wife preens as Her Excellency. His flattery of the Warden and his private scorn for his own son reveal a man governed entirely by appetite and appearance. He matters because his guardianship of the Treasury and of young Bruno sets the political machinery of Fairyland turning against the children.

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I: Less Bread! More Taxes!
Referred to as the Vice-Warden; the crowd shouts for him, and the Chancellor orchestrates the protest in his absence.
I: Less Bread! More Taxes!
Father of Sylvie and Bruno; discusses lessons with them and introduces the Professor.
II: L'Amie Inconnue
Present at the breakfast, complains about Uggug, and engages in conversation with the Professor about the plunge-bath.
III: Birthday-Presents
Schemes with the Lord Chancellor to fabricate a revolution and advance his own position; abuses Uggug for wasting butter.
III: Birthday-Presents
Returns with Sylvie and Bruno; sees through the fabricated revolution but accepts responsibility for the orders.
IV: A Cunning Conspiracy
Appointed Vice-Warden; conspires with Chancellor to alter the agreement for personal gain.
VI: The Magic Locket
Plots with his Lady to hide Sylvie and Bruno from the Ambassador to pass Uggug off as the heir.
VII: The Baron’s Embassy
Schemes with his wife to deceive the Baron about Uggug's abilities.
A Jester and a Bear
Angrily disciplines Uggug and the Professor; conspires with his wife to deceive Uggug with disguises.
XXIV: The Beggar's Return
Kneels before the beggar and asks forgiveness, revealed as the Emperor.

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