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What is Clio's last name?

Martin. Clio is one of the main charaters and is a witch; she lives with her grandmother in New Orleans.

Thais's name is pronounced Thay-iss?

f. Thias's name is pronounced Tye-ees; hardly anyone pronounces it correctly.

Where did Thias live before she moved to New Orleans?

Connecticut. Before Thias's dad died in a tragic accident, she lived in Connecticut.

What is the name of the witch who becomes Thias's legal guardian after her father's death?

Axelle. After her father's death, Thias goes to live with a witch called Axelle. She had been one of her father's friends, but her dad never mentioned her.

What is the name of Clio and Thias's grandmother?

Petra. Petra took in Clio when she was a baby, but gave Thias to the father. Petra isn't actually Clio and Thias's grandmother, she is a distance relative from 13 generations before. She became immortal after performing a rite.

Who is the evil witch who is assumed dead?

Melita. Melita was the leader of the rite which was performed many hundreds of years earlier. She was never seen again afterwards and is persumed dead.

Who died the night of the rite?

Cerise. Cerise gave birth during the rite, and died at childbirth. She was Petra's daughter and Melita's sister.

Who got it on with Clio and Thias during this book?

Luc-Andre. Clio thought his name was Andre and Thias thought his name was Luc. He played both of them not knowing they had an identical twin. His real name is Luc-Andre and he is also a witch.

What is the name of the clan of witches involved in the rite with Melita?

Treize. The original members of the calan who performed the rite are still alive now; they are immortal. They call themselves the Treize because there are 13 members.

Who lives down the street from Clio and Petra and helps them when they need it?

Melysa. Melysa lives just doors away from Clio and Petra, and helps them when possible. She also teaches Clio. On one occasion she had to help Clio and Thias after they had been attacked by wasps.