Henry The Rat

“I walk the paths no one sees, but the village walks with me.”

Role: Observer, Accidental Resident, Quiet Advisor

Personality: Wary, clever, and unexpectedly tender. Henry is a loner by instinct, but fiercely loyal once trust is earned. He often speaks in brief phrases, letting his silences do much of the talking. Beneath his cautious demeanor is a heart full of quiet bravery.

Appearance: A small, wiry rat with storm-grey fur and a long tail. His ears twitch at every sound, and his black eyes never stop scanning his surroundings. He often carries a small pouch of found things—stones, string, tiny tools.

Strengths:

• Keen Observation: Henry notices what others overlook—shifts in energy, hidden movements, subtle changes in people and land.
• Survivor’s Instinct: He’s resourceful, adaptive, and skilled at navigating danger without being seen.
• Unshakable Loyalty: Though he rarely says so aloud, Henry would protect his few trusted friends with everything he has.

Role in the Story:
Henry arrived in Mills Beary by accident, curled up in a shipment of grain—but the magic of the village seemed to accept him without question. His backstory is slowly unfolding, and there are hints that he may have a deeper connection to the land than even he understands. He is often the first to sense when something is wrong and is a quiet companion to both Lily and Little Red.

Excerpt from the Book:
“It’s too quiet,” Lily whispered.
Henry gave the smallest of nods, his nose twitching toward the forest. “I agree,” he said. “Something isn’t finished. Rowan stirred things he didn’t understand.”