Alis
SupportingA rotund, fair and plump woman with brown hair and hard brown eyes, wearing a simple brass bird mask. She dresses in a crisp white apron over a homespun brown dress, with thin fingers suited to brushing hair or handling dishes. Her appearance is that of an ordinary High Fae servant, sturdy and domestic.
Alis begins as a seemingly ordinary domestic servant in Tamlin’s Spring Court household, her rotund, apron-clad figure and brass-bird mask marking her as little more than a background presence. Over the course of the series she quietly evolves into a trusted caretaker and subtle political actor, using her position to offer guidance and protection to those caught in the machinations of the High Lords. Though her role remains largely behind the scenes, her loyalty and understated influence prove pivotal in moments of crisis, transforming her from a simple maid into a quiet pillar of the Spring Court’s survival.
Physical Description
A rotund, fair and plump woman with brown hair and hard brown eyes, wearing a simple brass bird mask. She dresses in a crisp white apron over a homespun brown dress, with thin fingers suited to brushing hair or handling dishes. Her appearance is that of an ordinary High Fae servant, sturdy and domestic.
Gallery
Book 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Evolution
A Court of Thorns and Roses
A rotund, fair and plump woman with brown hair and hard brown eyes, wearing a simple brass bird mask. She dresses in a crisp white apron over a homespun brown dress, with thin fingers suited to brushing hair or handling dishes. Her appearance is that of an ordinary High Fae servant, sturdy and domestic.
- Welcomes Feyre to the manor and helps her adjust to Fae customs and dress.
- Warns Feyre about the dangers of Amarantha’s curse and the true nature of the Spring Court.
- Tends to Feyre’s injuries after Tamlin’s first encounter with the naga.
- Assists in preparing the manor for Calanmai and later helps Feyre escape the castle during the events leading to Under the Mountain.
Relationships
Begins as a servant-caretaker relationship in Book 1; Alis provides practical guidance and emotional support, evolving into a trusted confidante whose warnings help Feyre navigate the dangers of the Spring Court.
Remains a loyal household servant across Book 1, functioning as both domestic staff and informal advisor; her allegiance to Tamlin is steady, though she quietly prioritizes the safety of those under his protection.
Key Events
Book Appearances
A Court of Thorns and Roses
First appears Ch 5