The Polar Bear King

The youngest princess, kind-hearted and uncommonly brave. She has the gift of speaking with animals and longs for a life filled with flowers. She travels from Winterland to Summerland with the cursed king, disguising her love as she fights to free him from the witch's clutches.

A king of Summerland who is cursed by a witch to become a polar bear by day, with seven years to find true love or be bound to the witch. He reveals human warmth beneath the beast and remains hopeful of reclaiming his throne and life. His journey is defined by restraint, patience, and a deep longing for love.

A powerful witch queen who seeks to rule the world by harnessing the curse and manipulating lovers. She is cunning, calculating, and persistent in her attempts to separate Valemon from the princess. Her domain is a place of danger and magical peril.

The voice guiding the story, providing fairytale narration and context. The narrator frames events, keeping track of magical elements and the moral arc of the tale.

Ruler of Winterland and father of three princesses. A wise and protective sovereign whose counsel and love set into motion the events that lead to the eventual reunion of family.

A powerful, magical mother figure who aids the princess and protects her grandson. She leverages her knowledge of magic to thwart the witch's influence and assist in the rescue.

The eldest sister who often lacks depth and insight, contrasting with the youngest's kindness. Her presence helps highlight the different paths of the sisters and the moral choices they face.

The middle sister who, like her siblings, becomes part of the courtly dynamic and contributes to the family’s arc through interaction with the enchantments and family tensions.

One of the queen mother's three children who grants a magical gift to the princess, enabling airborne creativity and sudden wonders with scissors that create things out of thin air.

One of the queen mother's three children who gifts boots that climb walls, enabling the princess to traverse dangerous terrain during her quest.

One of the queen mother's three children who lends a magic rug that, when clapped, makes food appear, helping sustain the journey and maintain hope.