Characters
This girl works as a messenger in Ember.
Lina Mayfleet
Ember is a city located entirely in this place.
underground
This job is considered low-status even though it keeps Ember running.
working in the Pipeworks
Lina finds a mysterious message that belonged to this person.
Granny Mayfleet
The lights going out shows that something is wrong with this.
This boy is assigned to work in the Pipeworks.
Doon Harrow
The people of Ember rely on this for light and power.
generator
Doon’s job makes him aware of how important this system is to the city.
the water system
The message is written on this material.
paper
The generator is breaking down because it is very this.
Old
This character is Lina’s younger sister who likes to draw.
Poppy Mayfleet
The lights in Ember often do this.
flicker
Doon believes jobs in Ember are unfair because they are decided this way.
by chance / randomly
The message is hard to read because it is this.
torn / damaged
Doon believes the city’s problems begin in this place.
The Pipeworks
This character was Lina’s grandmother.
Granny Mayfleet
People believe this place is dangerous and should not be explored.
the outside world
Doon thinks people ignore the Pipeworks because they do not understand this.
how important the work is to the city
Lina keeps the message hidden because she believes it is this.
Important
The mayor does not take the power problems seriously, showing this trait.
carelessness / stubbornness
This person is in charge of Ember and assigns jobs.
Mayor Cole
When the lights go out, people in Ember usually feel this.
fear
Doon thinks jobs in Ember should be chosen based on this instead of random assignment.
skill / intelligence / ability
Lina decides NOT to show the message to this person yet.
the mayor
The most important warning sign in Ember so far is this happening more often.
the lights flickering / blackouts