Sage

Sage is noted as someone Trystan would have torture suspects for him. Sage, Trystan's assistant, intervenes to prevent Trystan from murdering Malcolm and proposes a private discussion away from witnesses. Sage silently follows Trystan, questions his attention, offers understanding of his past, and proposes a tentative truce. Sage is shown as the meticulous notetaker who knows shipment details, sweetens the bitter brew, and is suspected of withholding a secret letter. Sage is referenced for having installed hidden irrigation hoses and for prior attempts at making milk faces in the cauldron brew, and is currently absent from the manor. Confirms chain storage, explains the crate’s origin from King Benedict’s trade, and warns of a hidden traitor within the manor. Sage is addressed by both Evie and the Villain during their confrontation. Sage reacts to Villain's injury, communicates with Kingsley via signs, has a magical scar on her shoulder that hurts near the dagger, seeks Tatianna's help, adjusts a crooked painting, and uses thumb gestures to answer Kingsley. Sage physically pulls Trystan away from danger, chastises his control issues, and comments on the guvre’s beauty and horror. Sage, Trystan's assistant, appears at the party wearing jeweled butterflies, engages in tense conversation, and dances with Trystan. Sage cries out, attempts to act, then suffers a sharp head injury and collapses, leaving Trystan to see her helplessly. Acts as The Villain's assistant, claims to be his wife, tells guards about conceiving issues, and comments on his shirt. Sage is severely injured by the binding dagger’s magic, reveals truth about the staff, expresses desire to break the bind by enduring pain, and provides critical information during the confrontation. Sage shows vulnerability, asks Trystan for a hug, mentions Scatter Day and reduced hugging frequency, cries during the hug, and displays emotional turmoil throughout the scene. Sage is present during the confrontation and is addressed by the king.