Lord of the Dead



The Lord of the Dead is the leader of the Halls of the Dead.

Appearance
The Lord of the Dead is tall and thin, with gray skin and white hair, wearing Grecian-inspired clothing. He is also described with long limbs and broad shoulders. He also has pale eyes.

Personality
Nancy describes the Lord of the Dead as kind and fair, and says that he took care of everyone who served in his halls. He has a deep voice.

Every Heart a Doorway
When Nancy Whitman arrived in the Halls of the Dead, she was employed as a Statue in the service of him and his Lady of Shadows. When she danced with him for the first time, he complimented her hair and ran his fingers through it, which turned the untouched hair white out of jealousy. He became her teacher and seemed to love her, but he sent her back to Reality, to return when she was sure.

Beneath the Sugar Sky
The Lord of the Dead appears when the travelers from Earth try to collect Sumi's soul. He says that if they want to take it, they will have to leave one of them behind to take her place, though he believes that their attempts to revive Sumi will be useless. He does, however, grow a bit more fondness for them once he discovers they are friends of Nancy. Nadya offers to stay when he reveals that he will release her if Belyyreka calls to her, and will let her play with the turtles in the River of Forgotten Souls. After Nadya leaves with Nancy, he reveals to the others that Sumi's nonsense went home to Confection.

Nancy Whitman
Nancy says that the Lord of the Dead loved her, and that he was her teacher. He sent her back to her world, to return when she was sure. Upon her return, Nancy rejoined his statues, and he seems to be very fond of her, as he smiles upon seeing her.

Lady of Shadows
The Lord of the Dead and the Lady of Shadows are apparently a couple; Nancy says that their love had warmed the palace.

Trivia

 * The Lord of the Dead is based off Hades in Greek Mythology.