Alis

A Court of Thorns and Roses · Character

Alis

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5

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.

Gender
female
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 5
Books
1

Alis begins as a seemingly ordinary domestic servant in Tamlin’s Spring Court household, her rotund, fair appearance and simple brass bird mask masking a deeper loyalty and quiet wisdom. Across the series, she evolves from a background caretaker into a trusted confidante who offers Feyre both practical guidance and emotional support, ultimately revealing herself as a steadfast ally willing to risk her safety for those she serves. Her arc underscores the theme that true strength often hides behind unassuming exteriors, as she transitions from silent observer to active participant in the political upheavals that reshape Prythian.

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.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

  • Feyre Archeronservant

    Begins as a servant-caretaker providing practical aid and cultural guidance; evolves into a trusted friend and emotional anchor who supports Feyre’s transformation from human to High Lady.

  • Tamlinservant

    Serves as a loyal household attendant and occasional advisor; maintains professional distance while subtly influencing Tamlin’s decisions regarding Feyre and court security.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1A Court of Thorns and Roses
    • Welcomes Feyre to the Spring Court manor and helps her adjust to Fae customs and clothing.
    • Brushes and styles Feyre’s hair, establishing a quiet, maternal rapport.
    • Warns Feyre about the dangers of Amarantha’s curse and the political tensions within the manor.
    • Assists Feyre during her recovery after the events Under the Mountain, tending to her physical and emotional wounds.

Key events

  1. Book 1
    Ch. 32
    Feyre Discovers Tamlin's CurseAfter returning to find the Spring Court manor abandoned, Feyre learns from Alis that Tamlin was cursed to find a human girl who hated faeries enough to kill one, then fall in love with her.

Book 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses

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