EAGLE FAMILY

CLIFF

EAGLE

The former patriarch of the Eagle family. Cliff (or Aandeg, as he called himself) was described by those around him as a wise but stern man, accustomed to maintaining control, a state of affairs that only grew more pronounced with age. From his youth, he suffered from mood swings and headaches, which he hid; he led a nomadic lifestyle as a young man who ran away from an orphanage and settled on the Oneida Reservation, where he met his wife and later started a family—sons James and Moses.

Almost nothing is known about Eagle's life before he went to the reservation. Cliff grew up during the repression of Native Americans, and he is openly critical of white people. As a member of the local council, he was active in preserving his ancestral heritage, but his temper often became an obstacle not only in his relationships with colleagues but also with his family. James didn't speak to his father for a long time and was against Rovio ever interacting with her grandfather. But, oddly enough, she only gravitated toward him more. In his later years, she was the only one who could stay with him for more than half an hour without annoying him.

Cliff died under mysterious circumstances on New Year's Eve 2003, and since then, Rovio began showing signs of mental illness. Aandeg's body was buried in a closed casket. Despite the council's objections, James buried his father according to Christian canons.

Aandeg means raven in Ojibwe. Each member of the Eagle family has a spirit animal, which Cliff used instead of their name on their passports. For example, his wife's name is Noozhek (she-bear), and his sons' names are Makwa (bear) for the younger and Ma'Ingan (wolf) for the older.

JAMES

Rovio and Dennis's father, Feigel's husband. 46 years old. A mechanic at the Port of Manitowoc. James is described as a serious, thoughtful man who tries to spend time alone. He enjoys electronic music and often listens to classic rock. He is close to his younger brother. In 2009, his relationship with his family was strained: he was on the verge of divorce from his wife, hadn't spoken to his daughter for six years, and felt like a disappointment to his son. But like any Eagle man, he stoically conceals any hint of weakness, keeping his own problems under wraps.

FEIGEL

Rovio and Dennis's mother. 40 years old. Accountant at the Port of Manitowoc. Growing up in an intelligent family, Faye didn't develop a quiet, reserved attitude, but instead became an assertive, bold woman unafraid to use a harsh word. She enjoys melodramas and cumbia, in addition to maintaining a stable family. Despite her troubled relationship with Rovio, she is often the one who rescues her daughter from her trap. She doesn't want to split the family and will do anything to keep it together, sometimes resorting to desperate measures.

DENNIS

Rovio's brother. 12 years old, a student at Crane Middle School. Shy and attentive, Dennis is unlike his sister: since childhood, he has had a passion for space and stars, sometimes even going overboard with his obsession with his hobbies. He adores animals, but his parents can't afford a dog. Dennis loves his family and is deeply affected by any conflicts between relatives.

DREAM CLONES

MA'INGAN

A werewolf who dwells in the forests near the Citadel. Father of Hone and Zavktan. He maintains no contact with his family, preferring a solitary life. He occasionally sees his daughter, but doesn't particularly care for her. Ma'Ingan has a reputation as a skilled survivalist, but negotiating with him can be nearly impossible.

ZEV

A kangaroo-like creature lives with her son in the fields near Regna. Like her father, she neglects her daughter, devoting all her attention to her youngest child. Those around her often describe her as a "mama bear," willing to kill for her cubs. She occasionally meets with Hone, but daughter doesn't take her mother seriously.

ZAVKTAN

Son of Zev and Ma'Ingan, Hone's brother. He appears as an appendage to his mother, living in her "pouch." He keeps a low profile, hiding from the outside world, and is extremely weak and sickly.

In Regna, the concept of genes does not exist, so children can have completely different appearances, distinct from their parents. Most often, family ties in the physical world are reflected in the dream world, but children are raised by a community, not relatives. Most Ants do not maintain contact with their parents.

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