I couldn’t stay idle, Rootkeeper.
Not when there’s so much work to be done.
Elgin is a disciple of The Many Below. She is the minute keeper for official meetings and appears to be a spokeperson for the other Children of the Woundtree.
Carpenter comments that she looks meek.[1]
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Personality[]
Strong, self-assured and willing to speak up for what she believes in. Elgin does not let others push her around. She has strong leadership qualities, which makes her popular with other disciples. She seems to get along with Hayward, but not Paige.
Background[]
Elgin grew up in an artists' colony in the east of the Peninsula.
From the earliest point she can remember, she was the colonies' muse, They gave her psychotropics so she could be the babbling voice of their god. They turned what she said into paintings. When they needed her to be sober, they locked her in the basement. She grew numb to the psychotropics as she got older. She learnt how to fake it, pretending to pass out in the studio to listen to them talk. One night, they propped her up in the corner and stayed up late drinking. When they had all fallen asleep Elgin took a knife from the kitchen and slit their throats, before calling the police. She could have been a poster child for the Peninsulan government. But instead they arrested her.
She was freed three weeks after being arrested by the Children of the Woundtree. She confides her backstory in Hayward. She seems to hate Paige.[1]
Episode Appearances[]
| Chapters | Synopsis |
|---|---|
| Chapter 32: Its Wrath Shall Scald The Sun | Elgin takes notes in her meeting with Hayward. She tells him what's on the agenda for the meeting. When Paige needs to speak with Hayward in private, she leaves to grab her a coffee. |
| Chapter 34: Some Day There Shall Be None | Elgin becomes trapped in the Hatchery during the rocket attack and is rescued by Carpenter. Later, she joins Hayward, Paige and Carpenter in a meeting and tells them her views on what should happen next. She stands up to Paige and leaves, causing a disagreement between her and Hayward in doing so. She suggests that they should look for other places to live. |
| Chapter 37: And Even The Kings In Their Bowers Of Steel | Elgin sits in the canteen. She wants it to seem like the usual meetings are still happening despite Hayward's absence. She runs Paige through the agenda. Elgin informs Paige about the loss of scouts searching for a new sanctuary. She admits that she was wrong and apologises to Paige. Paige puts her in charge of locking up the alcohol, to prevent her from getting to it, and asks her to find a copy of the unrevised version of On The Birthing Of Gods for her. Elgin then informs Paige about Fenton. Elgin seems to have become disillusioned with the cause. Paige attempts to bring her round. |
| Chapter 41: But As My Last Breath Splits My Throat | Elgin rescues Paige from the car crash with Dan. She asks Paige not to disappear, and says that they need her. |
| Chapter 44: Of Prophets' Dark Deceptions | Elgin is horrified at the possibility that the events in Glottage were caused by them. She tells Paige about some of the Grace's inhabitants celebrating. She reveals that they have not heard from Hayward. She agrees with Paige's decision to hold a meeting. |
| Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat (Part One) | During the meeting, Elgin agrees with Paige's proposal. She helps count the votes. She is against leaving those who want to stay behind supplies that they desperately need. She ultimately relents to Paige. |
| Chapter 45: Of Love, And Gods' Defeat (Part Two) | Elgin organises the Children of the Woundtree for Paige. She wants Paige to know that they waited for Hayward for as long as they could. She hugs Paige before they leave, and tells her that they have to keep moving in the Polluted Lands. She and Dan lead the column of the Children of the Woundtree onwards. |
Connections[]
- Hayward and Elgin seem to get along well. Hayward genuinely trusts Elgin, and ensures that her voice and opinion are heard.[2][1]
- Paige and Elgin do not seem to like each other much at first. They are amicable[2], but Paige believes Elgin initially dislikes her.[1] Elgin cares about Paige enough to not want her to disappear. Paige thinks Elgin pities her.[3]