Edred Arden

Elfrida Arden

Siblings who share a deep bond and work together on adventures to restore their family's fortunes.

Cousin Richard

Cousin Richard acts as a mentor and father figure to Edred, helping him with family matters.

Aunt Edith

Aunt Edith is a caring but sometimes fussy guardian who looks after Edred's well-being.

The Mouldiwarp

Edred relies on the Mouldiwarp's magical guidance and assistance in their adventures.

Mrs. Honeysett

Mrs. Honeysett is the household housekeeper who cares for Edred and manages the home.

Master Richard Arden

Master Richard Arden is an ancestor of Edred, encountered during time-travel journeys.

Sir Walter Raleigh

Edred meets Sir Walter Raleigh as a historical figure during their time-travel adventures.

Cousin Dick

Cousin Dick is a relative who shares adventures and camaraderie with Edred.

King James I

Edred meets King James I during time-travel and has formal interactions with him.

Lady Arden

Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes.

Uncle Jim

Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred.

Elfrida Arden

Siblings who share a deep bond and work together on adventures to restore their family's fortunes.

I: Arden's Lord

Newly titled Lord Arden, a boy between nine and ten, who breaks into the old lord's house to find the treasure spell.

The Mouldiwarp

Edred is skeptical at first but eventually believes in the Mouldiwarp. He wants to travel into the past to find the treasure and struggles with being consistently nice to his sister.

III: In Boney’s Times

Feels the weight of the adventure, recognizing they are in 1807 and worrying about being discovered.

III: In Boney’s Times

Initially stern and skeptical, but softens after Elfrida's plea and witnesses the Mouldiwarp signs.

IV: The Landing of the French

Dresses with Elfrida, goes to the cliff, and is dragged back to the castle by his sister.

V: The Highwayman and the ⸻

Present with Elfrida in the modern timeline, discussing the clock and the Mouldiwarp's instructions.

The Secret Panel

Initially skeptical of Elfrida's story, quarrels with her, but later reconciles and agrees to investigate the secret room.

The Key of the Parlour

Unable to open the panel; reads Red Cotton Nightcap Country; rescued by Aunt Edith.

Guy Fawkes

Explores the castle, draws a picture of it, dresses in Jacobean costume, and time-travels to Whitehall where he attends a masque and meets King James I.

The Prisoners in the Tower

Lodged in the White Tower, he meets Sir Walter Raleigh and later plans the escape, showing newfound courage and resourcefulness.

White Wings and a Brownie

Determined to get even with Parrot-nose; feels brave after rescuing Elfrida; drives the swan carriage.

Developments

Hears the story and expresses a desire to find the treasure to buy back the Arden lands; he enthusiastically agrees to Elfrida's plan to use the clothes.

Films and Clouds

Prints photographs with Elfrida, hides the prints, and thinks about finding the treasure to rebuild the castle and help the villagers.

May-Blossom and Pearls

Participates in the Maypole dance; defends modern times against Richard's criticisms; vows to address social injustices when he becomes Lord Arden.

XIV: The Finding of the Treasure

Wavers between desire to remain Lord Arden and hope of finding his father; chooses to believe and proceed.