Magda

Story's protagonist, raised in the Haven. Part of the Art Sect. While deeply fearful of being punished by the Haven for any sort of wrongdoing, she cannot suppress her impulsive curiosity and wanders outside the community on walks. On one such walk she stumbles upon one of the Haven's secrets. Magda was once part of the Writing Sect but was forbidden from ever writing again after being punished for a yet-unrevealed transgression. After meeting the captive Nils she begins to have violent and sexual intrusive thoughts.