Serafina Pekkala Character Analysis

A beautiful witch who, 40 years prior to the start of the novel, fell in love and had a child with Farder Coram. They met when he saved her from an attack by a huge red bird. Their relationship, while strong, came to an end sometime after their son died in an epidemic, when Serafina Pekkala was required to become a clan queen. Despite this, the two have remained in contact to a degree and Serafina Pekkala has sent help to Farder Coram at various points over the years. She comes to his and Lyra's aid when the gyptians head north to rescue children from Bolvanger. In a conversation with the balloonist Lee Scoresby, Serafina Pekkala says that what's happening at Bolvanger is unconscionable and that they're all warriors in the mysterious war that's taking place and which concerns Lyra. She suggests that it's their duty to fight for the good, as represented by Lyra.