Hermit of the Southern March

The Hermit of the Southern March is a very old man who lives on the southern border of Archenland. Born during the reign of the White Witch, he is 109 when the events of The Horse and His Boy take place. His actual name is unknown.

The Hermit takes care of Aravis and the horses Hwin and Bree after they were chased by Aslan to his door. He is described as a kindly wise old man, with the rather unusual power of farsight. He has a pool on the lawn by his hut in wich he may see happenings from the Western Wild to the Eastern Isles and from the southern cities of Calorman to the castles of the northern giants.

He generally seems to hold a contented belief in the goodness of Providence and most certainly does not believe in luck.