The Magic City · Character
The Hippogriff
A mythical creature that the children ride through the air.
minor
Also known as Hippogriff
First appearance: VI: The Lions in the Desert
The Hippogriff shows up with force in VI: The Lions in the Desert. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The parrot (referred to as Polly) recites poetry, warns of the lions, and helps coordinate the capture.
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In VI: The Lions in the Desert: The parrot (referred to as Polly) recites poetry, warns of the lions, and helps coordinate the capture. Later, in VII: The Dwellers by the Sea: A white winged creature that came out of a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythical and Villainous Figures
- Real and Magic Guides
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the parrot reveals the origin of the Hippogriff and the megat…
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See The Hippogriff in VI: The Lions in the Desert