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James Ratri, alias William Minerva, served as the 35th head of the Ratri Clan, the family entrusted with upholding the Promise between humans and demons. Driven by shame over his family’s history of sacrificing children and a desire to atone, he adopted the pseudonym William Minerva to covertly aid the young captives in the farms. Using coded messages hidden in books, he guided them toward escape.
Born on the Meditation Side of the Human World, James was initially close to his younger brother Peter. After becoming clan leader, he uncovered the truth behind Julius Ratri’s betrayal—sacrificing comrades to secure peace—and grew disillusioned, viewing the clan’s mission not as duty but a curse. This prompted him to begin a revolution.
As William Minerva, he distributed books to farms such as Grace Field House, embedding Morse code within bookplates marked with an owl symbol. These messages revealed the farms’ true purpose and offered survival advice. He also created the Promised Pen, which functioned as both map and key to shelters like B06-32 and Goldy Pond—the latter meant to be a passage to the Human World before it was compromised. His support extended to constructing underground bunkers, designing escape routes, and leaving recorded telephone messages that presented three choices: seek revolutionary aid, start an uprising, or find the Seven Walls.
Peter Ratri, after feigning support, ultimately betrayed James. He seized control of the clan, branded James a traitor, and ordered his execution. James was assassinated by Smee, a former ally, and with his final words apologized to Peter. James’s supporters were subsequently hunted and eliminated.
In appearance, James was tall and slender with platinum blonde hair and light blue eyes. He commonly wore a suit, black tie, and hat, and carried a cane. He closely resembled Peter, though he was taller and had shorter hair.
His legacy endured through allies who continued assisting children, and through Norman, who later took up the William Minerva identity to lead resistance efforts. James’s symbols, especially the owl, remained beacons for children striving for freedom.
Born on the Meditation Side of the Human World, James was initially close to his younger brother Peter. After becoming clan leader, he uncovered the truth behind Julius Ratri’s betrayal—sacrificing comrades to secure peace—and grew disillusioned, viewing the clan’s mission not as duty but a curse. This prompted him to begin a revolution.
As William Minerva, he distributed books to farms such as Grace Field House, embedding Morse code within bookplates marked with an owl symbol. These messages revealed the farms’ true purpose and offered survival advice. He also created the Promised Pen, which functioned as both map and key to shelters like B06-32 and Goldy Pond—the latter meant to be a passage to the Human World before it was compromised. His support extended to constructing underground bunkers, designing escape routes, and leaving recorded telephone messages that presented three choices: seek revolutionary aid, start an uprising, or find the Seven Walls.
Peter Ratri, after feigning support, ultimately betrayed James. He seized control of the clan, branded James a traitor, and ordered his execution. James was assassinated by Smee, a former ally, and with his final words apologized to Peter. James’s supporters were subsequently hunted and eliminated.
In appearance, James was tall and slender with platinum blonde hair and light blue eyes. He commonly wore a suit, black tie, and hat, and carried a cane. He closely resembled Peter, though he was taller and had shorter hair.
His legacy endured through allies who continued assisting children, and through Norman, who later took up the William Minerva identity to lead resistance efforts. James’s symbols, especially the owl, remained beacons for children striving for freedom.