Piers' uncle

Piers' uncle lives in Lemuria, and is the effective father figure to Piers as Piers' father had died when Piers was at an early age. The uncle and his sister, Piers' mother, took care of Piers for many years until Piers was driven out of Lemuria by Poseidon's tidal wave. The mother eventually died from despair compounded with a weak heart, leaving Piers' uncle to be alone. He is quite happy with Piers does eventually return to Lemuria as part of Felix's traveling party, but must solemly tell his nephew of the mother's fate. Afterwards, the uncle sends the Lemurian resident Lunpa the Righteous Thief a letter so that Lunpa may allow the travellers to see them.