Ivy

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ivy-Margaret
Alias(es)	Sheriff Ivy; “Little Blondie”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Enlightenment Society; Containment Bureau; the Empire’s new cabinet
Occupation/Role	Former Sheriff of Brookwood Town; Containment Bureau station chief; cabinet diplomat; historian writing Imperial Truth
Status	Active
First Appearance	2

Background / History

Ivy graduated from the Enlightenment Society as an outstanding student and became Brookwood Town’s only registered Tier 2 Transcendent. For two years, she repeatedly warned the Society that the Winter Witch had survived and would return to Brookwood Town, but her letters were ignored 2 7.

She is the eldest daughter and heir of the Margaret Family. Her father revealed that a residual curse activated on the night of her birth; for the following decade, Ivy had to prove she possessed the talent to inherit the family’s ancient knowledge 158 159. The Margaret bloodline is the key to activating ancient war machines, making it both a hereditary privilege and a source of political control 159.

Ivy underwent the Holy Word Technique, which sealed away excessive emotions rather than removing them completely. The seal is manifested through the lively golden lock of hair atop her head 147 149. Later revelations identify Ivy as the Choir’s intended “perfect vessel,” meant to become its true administrator after a divine-descent ritual 466.

As Brookwood Town’s sheriff, Ivy recruited Ethan as an investigator for her newly established Containment Bureau outpost. Their work began with werewolf remains, Cursed Objects, and the poisoning of Riverside Town’s water source 2 9 14. After confirming that the Winter Witch was alive, Ivy joined Ethan and Winter’s magitech initiative and gradually turned against the Empire’s entrenched corruption 77 80 81.

Following the Imperial Capital’s upheaval, Ivy entered the new cabinet and became its first diplomat to the Western Continent. She also participated in reforming the Holy See into the Society of Life Studies and the Council of Supernaturals 172. She later continued writing Imperial Truth, documenting what she learned about the Empire, other planes, and the nature of gods 192 329.

Appearance

Ivy is a slender young woman with brown eyes, usually recognized by her golden monocle and the animated golden lock of hair on her head. Her early sheriff attire gives her the appearance of a private investigator rather than a conventional guard 2.

• Typically wears a black or beige trench coat and high-heeled boots 2 462.
• Carries a revolver at her waist 2.
• Has a distinctive golden hair tuft that can sway, gesture, extend, and visibly react to events 2 89.
• Resembles Chief Priestess Mary so closely that Mary mistakes a photograph of Ivy for an image of herself 462.
• Is about sixty to seventy percent similar in appearance to Queen Margaret 176.

Personality

Ivy is driven by an uncompromising pursuit of truth. She investigates disturbing scenes without flinching, including dissecting corpses and using necromancy to identify causes of death, because she believes uncovering the truth preserves the dignity of the dead and protects the innocent 8 9.

Her formal, restrained demeanor reflects both noble upbringing and the Holy Word Technique. She can appear expressionless, stern, and intimidating during investigations, while her golden hair displays the emotions she suppresses—fear, embarrassment, curiosity, annoyance, and excitement 2 8 147.

Despite her composure, Ivy is intensely curious and impulsive around unknown phenomena. Ethan compares her interest in dangerous Cursed Objects to someone unable to resist pressing a mysterious red button 3. Over time, she becomes more openly rebellious, willing to challenge her aunt, oppose political expectations, and jokingly identify Ethan’s group as a “transnational criminal organization” 195 198.

Abilities & Skills

Truth-Seeking Investigation

Ivy is an experienced investigator with strong observational ability, occult knowledge, and an aptitude for analyzing supernatural crimes.

• Her faith in the God of Truth grants her fervent curiosity and sharp observation, particularly for identifying an entity’s essence and weaknesses 2.
• Conducted investigations into werewolves, Cursed Objects, witchcraft, unnatural deaths, contaminated water, ghouls, and Contamination Zones 3 9 149 332.
• Used a Necromancy Scroll to question a dead victim and determine that Riverside Town’s water source had been cursed 9.
• Formed theories about Morgana, Hunger, and the purpose of the ghouls in mirrored Dark Furnace City by consulting Valerie’s notes 346.
• Continued pursuing the circumstances of Valerie’s disappearance and death despite being warned that the investigation could place her in equivalent danger 330 331.

Holy Word Technique and Golden Hair

Ivy’s golden hair is tied to the emotional seal imposed by the Holy Word Technique.

• The lock behaves as though it possesses an independent personality, often contradicting Ivy’s outward expression 2 149.
• Can extend and retract to manipulate small objects, including turning pages and feeding Ivy a grape 89.
• Represents emotions sealed away by the Holy Word Technique rather than fully purged 149.
• Became difficult to control after contracting the Ghoul Plague, displaying bloodthirsty behavior and even headbutting Ethan 343.
• Ivy later gained enhanced senses while her infection stabilized, though she also had to manage bloodlust 337 338.

Ancient Technology Authority

As an inheritor of the Margaret Family’s ancient knowledge, Ivy can command certain ancient technological creations.

• Possesses a family key connected to ancient technology and can control ancient technological creations 149.
• Shut down Metal Hounds, an ancient-tech cat, a bird, and the Porcelain Doll as though forcibly powering down machines 150.
• Her use of this authority causes severe headaches, pain, and fragmented memories 150.
• Her Margaret bloodline is required to unlock the ancient war machine known as the Sword of Darklimo 159.

Transcendent Training

• Was Brookwood Town’s only registered Tier 2 Transcendent during her service as sheriff 2.
• Held B-Class Investigator status in the Containment Bureau 27.
• Demonstrated enough physical skill to throw Ethan to the floor with a shoulder throw 18.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Revolver — Ivy’s sidearm, marked with an unfamiliar family crest; she entrusted it to Ethan during a dangerous investigation 2 10.
• Dagger — Carried inside her coat and used during forensic examinations 8.
• Necromancy Scroll — Used to summon testimony from a dead victim 9.
• Parchment Books — Research notes and investigative records, including Valerie’s materials on Dark Furnace City 332 346.
• Energy Crystals — Ivy obtained and gifted six rare, tightly controlled crystals to support Ethan’s magitech research 89.

Relationships

• Ethan — Initially recruited him as an investigator for the Brookwood Town Containment Bureau outpost. Their professional partnership grows into mutual trust; Ivy repeatedly seeks his occult knowledge, relies on his support during personal crises, and hopes he will accompany her to the Imperial Capital 9 14 151.
• Winter — Once the subject of Ivy’s long investigation, Winter becomes an ally in Ethan’s magitech team. Ivy addresses her as “Teacher” and receives her guidance during the Margaret Family memory crisis 77 81 150.
• Valerie — Ivy’s mentor from the Truth Society and one of the few elders who genuinely cared for her. Ivy undertakes the Dark Furnace City investigation to uncover the truth behind Valerie’s disappearance and death 330 331.
• Queen Margaret — Ivy’s aunt, whose care and discipline make Ivy both affectionate toward and fearful of her. The Queen disapproves of Ivy’s increasingly rebellious conduct 195 198.
• Damian — The Second Prince publicly proposed an engagement to Ivy, which she rejected. Their political engagement becomes a source of tension with the Queen and Holy See 158 159.
• Miss Chloe — Ivy’s loyal Wolf Chicken helper, who follows her commands and assists with investigations 8.
• Mary — Chief Priestess Mary is nearly identical in appearance to Ivy, including her golden hair. Their apparent connection remains unexplained, as Ivy’s investigations found no confirmed blood relation between Mary and the Margaret Family 151 462.
• Sophia — A younger royal relative with similarly animated golden hair. Ivy tries to discourage Sophia’s rebellious “Ghostfire Girl” aspirations, despite having become more rebellious herself 196 198.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Brookwood Town Investigations

As sheriff, Ivy investigates the werewolf case, a dangerous collar identified as a high-tier Cursed Object, and the deaths connected to Riverside Town’s poisoned water supply. She brings Ethan into these cases as Brookwood Town’s most knowledgeable occult consultant 2 3 9.

Winter Witch Investigation

Ivy spends years attempting to prove that the Winter Witch survived her supposed execution. When she finally sees Winter alive, the confirmation leaves her shocked, frightened, and vindicated 7 77.

Containment Bureau and Magitech

Ivy establishes the Brookwood Town intelligence outpost and appoints Ethan as its investigator. She later finances and administrates the Old Sen Magitech Shop, providing resources and institutional cover for its research 14 81 98.

Margaret Family Secret

At Wolf Head Fort, Ivy reveals her ability to control ancient technology. The experience triggers buried memories and exposes the connection between her family, the Porcelain Doll, the Holy Word Technique, and the expectations imposed upon her bloodline 149 150 159.

Imperial Capital Reform

After returning to the Imperial Capital, Ivy becomes involved in the struggle against the Holy See’s control over the Empire. She helps support reforms that dissolve the Seven-Person Council and create a broader Council of Supernaturals 163 172.

Western Continent Diplomacy

As the cabinet’s first diplomat to the Western Continent, Ivy negotiates with the Deep Sea Council and learns to use the distinctive golden hair as part of her diplomatic presence 172 179.

Dark Furnace City Investigation

Ivy leaves cabinet work to investigate Valerie’s delayed letter, death, and the ghoul-related disappearances in Dark Furnace City. After becoming infected, she retains her sanity, develops heightened senses, and continues searching for the truth alongside Ethan 330 337 338.

Trivia

• Ivy’s golden hair has been compared to a cowlick, a golden retriever, hands, and a separate personality; Ivy insists it is not a cowlick 149 213.
• She was given the title “Little Blondie,” which she privately decided was not entirely bad 194.
• Although usually proper in public, Ivy is described as someone who likes to “go wild” in private 195.
• She is regarded by the Captain and sailors as a genuine gourmet after identifying Eliom’s dark green fruit as tasting like salty roe 195.