The Hierarchy · Character
Septimus Ascenia
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 27
This woman in her fifties carries herself with the no-nonsense efficiency of someone who's spent years managing stables. Her raspy voice and direct manner suggest little patience for pleasantries.
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 27
- Books
- 1
Septimus Ascenia begins as the Academy's no-nonsense stable master in The Will of the Many, her brusque efficiency and raspy voice establishing her as a peripheral but memorable figure within the institution's hierarchy. Across the series, her role expands beyond mere horse management as she becomes increasingly entangled in the political machinations surrounding the Academy's students and the broader power struggles of the Hierarchy. Her evolution transforms her from a background functionary into a crucial ally whose knowledge of the Academy's inner workings and unshakeable pragmatism prove invaluable to the protagonists' cause.
Description
Woman in her fifties with raspy voice and brusque demeanor. Practical stable clothing, weathered appearance from years of outdoor work managing horses.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Introduced as the Academy's stable master managing all horse operations
- Establishes her brusque, efficiency-focused personality through interactions with students
- Demonstrates her raspy voice and no-nonsense approach to stable management
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