Skylar is a brilliant (but at times insensitive) blue jay from Nearhurst Aviary. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, as being a member of the Noctonati and is one of the new Prophesized Three. She, Aldwyn and Gilbert defeated the evil hare, Paksahara together.
Physical Appearance[]
Skylar looks like most blue jays: Predominantly blue feathers with a few black and white ones like a white underbelly and black feathers on the inner side of her wings. Her feathers were described to be a deeper shade of blue than the sky on a clear day (in other words, darker than azure blue). One of her wingtips were singed black due to a lightning bolt from using storm berries although it is unknown whether she still has it or whether the singed feathers grew out. She also carries a satchel that holds many components almost all the time. Other accessories include a silver anklet studded with emeralds, a Noctonati anklet.
Personality and Traits []
Though Skylar may seem arrogant, prideful and rather stiff at first, when she warms up to people (or animals) we can see that she is actually open and curious and cares a lot for her friends. She has a thirst for knowledge which she may have developed after the traumatic death of her sister Jemma. She is proud of her knowledge and is described to be a "know-it-all" several times. She is also incredibly ambitious, oftentimes over-achieving and she does not hesitate to show off her knowledge. However, she tends to be an "always-to-the-book" type of bird and is often judgmental like when she judged Aldwyn even when she just met him. Also, she tends to be rather insensitive towards others' feelings and has a stubborn streak, refusing to listen to others. However, she got better throughout the books, not questioning Aldwyn's plan on one occasion for example. To conclude, Skylar, though she can be proud and ambitious, is a knowledgeable companion and a huge asset to any side.
History[]
Early Life[]
Skylar reveals more about her past to Aldwyn in Secrets of the Crown. Skylar was born in Nearhurst Aviary. She had a sister named Jemma and had two loving parents. She led a normal life until the untimely death of Jemma who accidentally ate some poisonous berries while on a trip to collect flower petals. Skylar brought her home but by the time help came, it was already too late.
This traumatized Skylar and she became determined to bring Jemma back to life. She searched in all the books at Nearhurst Aviary, but they gave hardly any knowledge. Even more determined, she set out for clues by reading the writing on tombs. There, she met Lady Helenka and they talked together. Skylar notices a bracelet on Lady Helenka's ankle, the anklet of Noctonati. They meet for more months, talking about life and death, until she introduces Skylar to the Noctonati. Skylar becomes a part of the secret sect and receives her anklet after her first year.
However, the blue jay still longed for more knowledge, which is why she chose to become a familiar and still is.
The Familiars[]
Skylar first appears when Aldwyn arrives at Stone Runlet. She is standing on her loyal, Dalton's, shoulder. When asked what she thinks about Aldwyn, she comments that it looks like he "needs a bath".
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Abilities[]
- Hallucikinesis: Skylar is a master illusionist and is shown to be capable of conjuring illusions that only experts (five-feather illusionists) are known to cast. Her skills and confidence in her powers grow tremendously throughout the series and she even may not have reached her full potential yet.
- Spellcasting: Skylar is a gifted spell caster and knows a wide variety of spells, even the slightly darker ones.
Relationships[]
Dalton[]
As Dalton's familiar, the two share a close bond which is further strengthened by their shared thirst for knowledge. Their relationship is as good as that of any familiar and their loyal.
Aldwyn[]
Though she looks down on him on several times, especially after he tells the "truth" that he is not magical, but after a while, the two share a mutual respect for each other's strengths and weaknesses. They are now both best friends with each other as of the fourth book.
Gilbert[]
Despite ridiculing Gilbert several times throughout the series, the two familiars undoubtedly share a deep friendship that is possibly deeper than the one they share with Aldwyn as they have around two years of interaction before Aldwyn comes along.
Jemma[]
Skylar must have been very close to Jemma, as she still feels the need to bring her sister back from Tomorrowlife even after several years after her death (though this may also be due to her feeling of guilt).
Jack[]
Skylar doesn't directly interact a lot with Jack but it is safe to assume that they consider each other as allies, if not friends.
Marianne[]
A lot like Jack, we don't see too much interaction, but they are probably on good terms.
Kalstaff[]
Skylar respects him and was proud that her loyal was taught by him.
Loranella[]
Loranella respects Skylar, and vice versa.
Paksahara[]
Though they are enemies, Paksahara is impressed by Skylar's determination and thirst for knowledge and tries to persuade Skylar to join her side on multiple occasions. In the end, however, Paksahara gives up on her after realizing that Skylar is not going to betray her friends any time soon.
Mason[]
Skylar's "boyfriend" (according to Gilbert) seems to share a close relationship with her. We can see this by how he is the only one allowed to call her Sky besides Dalton.
Lady Helenka[]
Skylar seems to view Lady Helenka as a friend. The two talk frequently for several months and she was the one who invited Skylar to the Noctonati. Skylar also claims that Lady Helenka was "good in every way Agdaleen was evil", showing that she sees her as a good person and confidant.
Quotes[]
- "I still seek knowledge above all else [...] and there are things I have yet to learn."
- —Skylar to her parents about her affiliation with the Noctonati Secrets of the Crown, page 174