Uncle Griffinskitch

Known as Uncle to Kendra Kandlestar, Gregor Griffinskitch is a powerful wizard who wields his staff of Eenwood with skill, even in the most dangerous situations. Unlike most Eens, he is not easily rattled, which is perhaps one of the reasons the magic orb chose him to lead the mission to recover the Box of Whispers.

When Kendra Kandlestar’s entire family disappeared in the world beyond the magic curtain of Een, old Uncle Griffinskitch was left to look after the tiny infant girl with the seven braids. Not one to tolerate mischief or idleness, Uncle Griffinskitch has proven to be an ornery guardian, often responding to Kendra’s many questions with a mere “humph.”

Uncle Griffinskitch studied the art of magic with the famous Een sorceress Winter Woodsong. As such, he eventually became one of the most renown wizards in all the land.

For many years, Uncle Griffinskitch sat on the Council of Elders, until he decided to abandon his chair in order to help Kendra search for her missing family. He traveled with her to seek the Door to Unger, hoping to discover a clue to the mystery of her family’s disappearance. Once Kendra turned twelve, Uncle Griffinsktich decided to take her as an apprentice and train her as a wizard.

It was not the first time Uncle Griffinskitch had taken on a student. Many years earlier, he endeavored to tutor his sister (and Kendra’s mother), Kayla Kandlestar, in the ways of magic. The two had a fiery relationship, and just before Kayla took her family and disappeared into the wilds of the outside world, Uncle Griffinskitch had a terrible argument with his sister, in which many unkind words were said. This may be one of the reasons the old Een rarely wishes to discuss anything to do with Kendra’s family.