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THE ISLANDERS: Ishmael
ETYMOLOGY: from the Hebrew name “Yishma’el,” meaning “God will hear.” References the narrator of Moby-Dick.
AGE: approx. 87 at death - claimed by Medusoid Mycelium poisoning, though his body was not recovered
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 15 years
ROLE(S): Facilitator
INTEREST(S): Chemistry
SCHISM SIDE: Pro-Ishmael
TRAITS: Traditional, Manipulative, Not lightly swayed from Beliefs
True Neutral || Slytherin || Metal Element || The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
THE ISLANDERS: Friday Caliban
ETYMOLOGY: Friday - possibly derived from the Old English name “Frideswide,” meaning “strong peace”; also refers to the last workday of the week, meaning “day of Frigg,” the Norse goddess of foresight and wisdom. Caliban - anagram of the Spanish word “canibal.” Surname references the deformed slave of The Tempest, while first name references 1953 British comedy film Our Girl Friday, the escaped prisoner of Robinson Crusoe, the day of the week that the Jewish Sabbath begins, and the culturally-considered “cursed” day of Friday the 13th.
AGE: Currently about 13; as the sole survivor of the Medusoid Mycelium poisoning at approx. 06, she was taken in by VFD, before escaping with assistance from a pacifistic snake
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 06 years
ROLE(S): Launderer on Island; Researcher and Librarian Trainee in VFD
INTEREST(S): Research and Learning
SCHISM SIDE: Anti-Ishmael
TRAITS: Curious, Extremely Familial, Free-Spirited
Neutral Good || Ravenclaw || Fire Element || The Blackbird for Knowledge
THE ISLANDERS: Rabbi Bligh
ETYMOLOGY: English surname variant of “Blythe,” meaning “cheerful, merry.” References the exiled Captain of Mutiny on the Bounty.
AGE: approx. 61 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 12 years
ROLE(S): Unknown
INTEREST(S): Philosophy
SCHISM SIDE: Anti-Ishmael
TRAITS: Dialectical, Gentle, Honest
Lawful Good || Ravenclaw || Water Element || The Eagle for Balance
THE ISLANDERS: Omeros
ETYMOLOGY: References the epic poem Omeros.
AGE: approx. 12 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 12 years
ROLE(S): Wild Onion Harvester
INTEREST(S): Strategy Games
SCHISM SIDE: Pro-Ishmael
TRAITS: Anxious, Obedient, Playful in an “annoying brother” way
True Neutral || Hufflepuff || Earth Element || The Ferret for Inquisitiveness
THE ISLANDERS: Larsen
ETYMOLOGY: English variant of the surname “Larson,” meaning “son of laurel.” References the antagonistic captain of The Sea-Wolf.
AGE: approx. 24 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 11 years
ROLE(S): Fisher
INTEREST(S): Childcare
SCHISM SIDE: Pro-Ishmael
TRAITS: Protective, Sharp, Direct
Lawful Good || Hufflepuff || Fire Element || The Brown Bear for Harmony
THE ISLANDERS: Miranda Caliban
ETYMOLOGY: Miranda- English name derived from the Latin “mirandus,” meaning “admirable, wonderful.” Caliban - anagram of the Spanish word “canibal.” References the characters of the shipwrecked noblewoman and deformed slave of The Tempest.
AGE: approx. 43 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 08 years
ROLE(S): Cook
INTEREST(S): Culinary Arts
SCHISM SIDE: Pro-Ishmael
TRAITS: Amiable, Cheerful, Generally Open but hiding her own Dark Secrets
Lawful Neutral || Hufflepuff || Earth Element || The Crocodile for Spirit
THE ISLANDERS: Finn
ETYMOLOGY: Older Irish form of “Fionn,” meaning “fair, white.” References the titular character of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
AGE: approx. 12 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 12 years
ROLE(S): Wild Onion Harvester
INTEREST(S): Mysteries and Hidden Knowledge
SCHISM SIDE: Anti-Ishmael
TRAITS: Secretive, Analytical, Thoughtful
Neutral Good || Ravenclaw || Water Element || The Coral for Wisdom
THE ISLANDERS: Alonso
ETYMOLOGY: Spanish variant of “Alfonso,” meaning “noble and ready.” References the shipwrecked King from The Tempest.
AGE: approx. 43 at death - poisoned by the Medusoid Mycelium
TIME SPENT ON THE ISLAND: approx. 08 years
ROLE(S): Seaweed Gatherer
INTEREST(S): Aerial Science
SCHISM SIDE: Pro-Ishmael
TRAITS: Peaceful, Inventive, Bit of a Conformist
Lawful Neutral || Hufflepuff || Earth Element || The Donkey for Devotion
