Noctus is a minor character in the Guardians of Ga'Hoole book series by Kathryn Lasky. He was the mate of the late Marella, the father of Kludd, Soren and Eglantine, The father-in-law of Pellimore and Nyra, and the paternal grandfather of Kludd and Nyra's late unnamed child, the late Coryn, and the Three B's, Blythe, Sebastiana and Bell.
Noctus and Marella were later killed by the Pure Ones and often appeared to Soren as a scroom (ghost), showing their unwavering love and support for him before they eventually ascended into the heavens.
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Background[]
Noctus was killed by Kludd, who hated his parents and siblings.
As a Scroom[]
From time to time, Noctus appeared as a scroom (the universe's version of a spirit or Ghost) to his son, Soren before he and Marella ascended to Glauxia, the Owl heaven in The Burning. He calmed Soren when he said that his work on earth was done and he and his mother departed to Glaumora to rest in peace.
Personality[]
Noctus was a good-natured owl who loved his mate and all of his children. He often made "dad jokes" much to Kludd's disgust. Clever he would occasionally lose his temper if any one of his children disobeyed him or were out of control, is he and his wife often scolded Kludd whenever he was being extremely nasty towards his younger siblings. Noctus's utter refusal to contemplate getting a set of battle claws to defend his family from St. Aggie's patrols inevitably left them venerable to attack, implying a naive side. Those Soren did consider his parents were incredibly compassionate and caring to him and his sister. But he and Eglantine think highly of Noctus while Kludd has intense hatred for his parents.
In the 2nd book, The Journey, Mrs. P noted how much Soren resembled Noctus, something that resonated with him.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- Marella † - Mate
- Kludd - Eldest Son
- Soren - Younger Son
- Eglantine - Daughter
- Nyra † - Daughter-in-law
- Pellimore - Daughter-in-law
- Sacred Orb † - Grandchild
- Blythe - Granddaughter
- Sebastiana - Granddaughter
- Bell - Granddaughter
- Coryn - Grandson
Allies[]
- Horace Plithiver - Employee
Enemies[]
- Pure Ones