| “ | Sequana, envoy plenipotentiary of the rivers. | „ |
| ― Kay introducing the Great Powers to Mister Dark, The Unwritten #50 — "The Unwritten Fables, Part 1: The Summoning" |
Sequana is a powerful Fable who appears in The Unwritten #50 — "The Unwritten Fables, Part 1: The Summoning." which takes place in an alternate universe where Mister Dark was never defeated. She is one of the Great Powers who appears before Mr. Dark in his castle, in a futile attempt to persuade him not to claim their territories for his own, with Sequana representing the elements.
History
Air lives in an alternate universe where Mister Dark was never defeated, and is one of the Great Powers who appears before Mr. Dark in his castle, in a futile attempt to persuade him not to claim their territories for his own, with Sequana representing the rivers. Kay introduces all the guests to Mister Dark, who asks that he limit his introductions to names only, omitting any titles. He refers to Sequana as the envoy plenipotentiary of the rivers. The other Great Powers attending are Lord Rowan of the tree-kings; Hope, representing the virtues; Yaponcha, speaking for the winds; Britannia, appearing for the nations; and Pallas Athena, Kondili and Shiva, standing for their several pantheons, and Air, foremost of the elements.[1]
Dark graciously extends a welcome to them, acknowledging both their individual presences and the authority they embody. He then instructs them to articulate their purpose. Hope speaks on behalf of the group, expressing their desire for clarity regarding his future plans, as they are concerned about the extent of his swift expansion and fear that he may not be satisfied with his current holdings, potentially encroaching upon their lands. However, Mr. Dark asserts that his step-children, the offspring of his consort, Snow White, whom she characterizes as lively and spirited, require the freedom to wander where they will. He disregards their delegation and orders everyone to depart, with the exception of Hope. Sequana and the other Great Powers find themselves obligated to depart, thus leaving Hope at the mercy of Mister Dark.[1]
Appearances
The Unwritten Fables
The Unwritten #50 (first appearance)
Original source
Sequana is based on the deity from Gallo-Roman religion, who is the goddess of the river Seine, particularly the springs at the source of the Seine, and the Gaulish tribe the Sequani.