Background Information[]
The Princess of the Pea was a character from a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young woman who was 'proven' to be of royal blood because she was so sensitive she could feel a single pea that was hidden under her mattress.
Princess of the Pea sleeping
In The Land of Stories series, She was Evly's biological mother and was actually not of royal blood. She was a village girl looking for shelter at the Charming castle when King Chester was still a prince. He fell in love with her and could not marry her unless he proved she was of royal blood, so he put a pea under her mattress, claiming only a princess could have felt the imperfection. He proposed after she complained of a restless night, but she refused. Her restless night was due to a pregnancy, and she fled and had the child (Evly) in a village, dying in childbirth. She had been approached by Ezmia to give her the child in return for riches and initially agreed, but backed out of the deal shortly before the child was born.[1]
Appearance and Personality[]
It was only said she refused King Chester out of shame for being pregnant out of wedlock.
References[]
- ↑ The Enchantress Returns, ch 10, p. 152-153
