4\. Where Is She?

A very young infant, described as 'little' and 'white sleeper' when covered in rose-leaves. She is unusually light, almost ethereal, allowing her to be carried by a fairy wind and played with like a ball without harm. Her movements are quick and light.

Attire: Initially, 'wrapped in nothing less ethereal than slumber itself,' implying she was unclothed or in a very light swaddling. Later, she is simply referred to as 'the little princess,' suggesting typical infant attire for a royal baby of the era, likely fine linen or cotton swaddling clothes, possibly white or pale-colored.

Wants: To experience joy and play. She seems driven by an innate lightness and desire for amusement.

Flaw: Her extreme lightness makes her vulnerable to being carried away by winds or accidentally flying upwards if thrown too high, requiring retrieval.

She begins as a vulnerable infant easily carried away but quickly establishes her unique, joyful, and resilient character, becoming a source of constant amusement and good humor for the palace staff.

A tiny, light infant, often depicted mid-air, surrounded by rose petals or being playfully tossed by servants.

Playful, joyful, easily amused, resilient, and spirited. She 'screeches with laughter' and is 'furious with glee' when scattering rose-leaves. She enjoys being the center of attention and the game of being thrown around.

A very young infant girl, fair-skinned, with soft, round features and a joyful, laughing expression. She is dressed in a simple, pale white linen swaddling cloth. Her body is slightly airborne, as if being gently tossed, with a few red rose petals floating around her. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

No specific physical description is given, but as a queen, she would likely carry herself with a certain regal bearing. She is prone to fainting under stress.

Attire: Implied to be royal attire of the period, likely a formal gown made of rich fabrics like silk or velvet, possibly with some embroidery or subtle embellishments, appropriate for a European monarch of the 19th century. Colors would be rich but not overly ostentatious for a private chamber.

Wants: To ensure the safety and well-being of her daughter, the princess.

Flaw: Her tendency to faint under stress, which incapacitates her during a crisis.

She begins somewhat unaware of her surroundings (opening a window without seeing the baby) but quickly becomes distressed and then relieved upon the princess's return, leading to increased vigilance.

A regal woman in a flowing gown, with a look of concern or relief on her face.

Concerned, easily distressed, somewhat oblivious (initially not noticing the baby on the bed), loving towards her child.

An adult woman of regal bearing, standing upright, facing forward. She has a composed yet concerned expression. She wears a flowing, deep blue velvet gown with long sleeves and a high neckline, subtly embroidered with gold thread along the cuffs and hem. Her dark hair is styled in an elegant updo, possibly adorned with a simple, small circlet. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

No specific physical description is given, but as a nurse in a royal household, she would likely be a sturdy and capable woman.

Attire: Practical, modest attire suitable for a royal nurse in 19th-century Europe. Likely a dark, durable wool or linen dress, possibly with a white apron and a white cap or coif covering her hair. Comfort and functionality would be prioritized over ornamentation.

Wants: To care for the princess and avoid the Queen's displeasure. Later, her primary motivation is to find the missing princess.

Flaw: Her fear of scolding leads her to delay reporting the princess missing, exacerbating the situation. She also panics easily.

She begins by making an error in judgment due to fear, then experiences intense panic and relief, ultimately leading to more careful watching of the princess.

A woman in a nurse's uniform, with her hands clasped in distress or running frantically.

Anxious, easily frightened, responsible (though initially negligent), devoted to the princess, prone to panic.

An adult woman, appearing somewhat harried, standing with her hands clasped in front of her chest, a worried expression on her face. She wears a practical, dark grey linen dress with a long white apron tied at the waist and a simple white cap covering her hair. Her posture is slightly hunched, conveying anxiety. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

Invisible, but its effects are visible. It is described as 'elvish' and 'little,' suggesting a mischievous but not malicious nature.

Attire: N/A (invisible)

Wants: To cause 'mischief' and play, without any malicious intent.

Flaw: N/A (it's a force of nature/magic, not a character with flaws in the human sense)

It causes a brief incident by carrying the princess away and then leaves her under a rose bush, completing its 'mischief.'

A swirling, transparent current of air, gently lifting a small object or scattering leaves.

Frolicsome, mischievous, playful, light-hearted.

A translucent, swirling current of air, subtly visible as a gentle distortion in the atmosphere, with a few red rose petals caught within its flow. It appears to be playfully moving from left to right. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.