He says that both halves of her face are just as beautiful as the whole, and takes the oath to protect her as her guard. Hawke doesn’t show any sign of recognition to which she is relieved, having believed that he might recognise her from the night at the Red Pearl. In fear of being outed by him for sneaking out, she remains silent but must take off her veil reluctantly when asked to do so. She discovers that none other than Hawke Flynn has been chosen. Poppy is summoned to a meeting with the Duke, Duchess, Vikter and her new personal guard. With the death of her personal guard, Rylan, a new guard must be appointed. Hawke takes over watch of Poppy and tells her that he will keep her safe and she will never be hurt again. Despite possibly angering the Duke and against the advice of others, Poppy attends Rylan’s funeral. Poppy then defends herself with her bloodstone dagger stabbing the man attempting to kidnap her in the heart, however he survives and is called off by a mysterious whistle. Rylan is shot and killed by an arrow through the heart. Several moments later, a scream is heard and they find the body of Malessa Axton with two puncture wounds in her neck.Īfter the commotion died down, Poppy and Rylan eventually do make it to the garden. Later on, while Poppy and Rylan are heading out to their daily stroll in the garden, Poppy is apprehended by Lord Mazeen, who inappropriately touches and taunts her. Her and Vikter take it upon themselves to help people bitten “die in dignity” rather than being slaughtered in the town centers. Poppy is woken by Vikter and tasked with using her powers to take away the pain of Marlowe, a man who was bitten by one of the craven and will soon turn. Tawny and Poppy proceed to discuss their upcoming ascensions with Tawny excited and Poppy fearing the unknown. After more questioning, Poppy confesses that she had gone to the Red Pearl the night before, but leaves out any mention of Hawke. Although Poppy and Tawny had gotten into mischief together before, Poppy is hesitant to trust Tawny fearing that she will go report Poppy's activities to the Duke and Duchess. The next morning, Poppy's companion and Lady in Wait, Tawny, interrogates Poppy about where she was the night prior. Despite promising that she will stay, Poppy quickly leaves after Hawke. As Hawke turns to leave, he promises Poppy that he will return and asks Poppy to stay. The two exchange witty banter as Hawke lingers on top her and even caresses her breast. Poppy internally debates whether she should stay in the room as she risks the discovery of her true identity.Īfter deciding to stay, Poppy repeatedly denies Hawke's request that she take off the mask. ![]() After mistaking her for Britta, Hawke begins to kiss her and he soon realizes she is not who he thought she was. Upon entering the room, Poppy discovers she is not alone and has stumbled upon member of the Royal Guard, Hawke Flynn. In an effort to avoid being discovered, a women who somehow seems to know Poppy is the Maiden, instructs her to hide in the sixth room of the facility. However her games come to a short end, when she spots Vikter Wardwell, one of her royal guards. She soon finds herself at The Red Pearl, the location known for shady and covert dealings where she watches women dance upon men and plays cards with a few others outside. Unable to sleep, Poppy sneaks out of Castle Teerman using a white mask she found and a "borrowed" cloak from the servant Britta. While living at the capital, Ian teaches Poppy numerous skills, such as lock-picking until he ascends. At the age of 13, Poppy is forced to don the veil of the Chosen. Poppy and Ian are raised at the capital by Isbeth and her handmaidens. She is bitten by the Craven but survives without turning into one. At the time, Poppy believes that Cora and Leo are killed by the craven. ![]() While they are at an inn in Lockewood, Alastir Davenwell betrays them and allows the Craven to attack the group. At a young age, Cora and Leo attempt to escape from Solis with Poppy and Ian. Poppy grew up believing that Ian Balfour is her brother. She is raised by Coralena Balfour and Leopold Balfour as one of their own children. Poppy is the daughter of Queen Isbeth and the god Ires.
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