The Twelve Months

A poor, resilient girl who endures hardship with quiet dignity. She gathers snowdrops with help from April and uses the magic ring to summon the Months when needed. Her kindness and courage drive the story toward a just resolution, and she ultimately shares warmth and resources with the court.

Cunning and selfish, she manipulates her stepdaughter to chase wealth and status. She assists her daughter in stealing the magic ring and deceiving the Queen, fueling conflict and peril. Her plans unravel when reality and season-aligned consequences catch up with her.

Stepmother’s daughter, complicit in theft and deception in hopes of privilege. She eagerly participates in misleading the Queen and grabbing the reward, embodying vanity and self-interest that heighten the drama.

Capricious and power-hungry, she decrees that snowdrops and wealth must be produced in winter. She underestimates the Months and the Stepdaughter, ultimately facing a realm transformed by season’s return and humility.

A wise, steady observer who contemplates the seasonal cycle and offers counsel. He remains calm under pressure as magical forces disrupt court life, helping others navigate the consequences of the queen’s decree.

One of the Twelve Months who arrives with the winter cohort. He participates in the group’s efforts and, with the other Months, helps provide warmth and transformation when the ring’s power is invoked or misused.

A voiced figure from the queen’s realm. The Raven contributes to the atmosphere of the winter court, lending a sense of mystery and folklore to the tale.

A voiced presence adding danger and wilderness to the court’s world. The Wolf enhances the sense of peril as the Stepdaughter pursues the snowdrops and the story unfolds in a harsh, wintry landscape.

A background helper in the forest setting, enriching the magical atmosphere with life and care. Though not central to the main action, the Gardener contributes to the world-building of the tale.