Caelia
Caelia (or Celia) is a
Faerie Knight, but later commits suicide
by drowning herself when she thinks that Tom has abandoned her.
She further appears in
Redcrosse Knight (the epic's protagonist) regain his strength and holiness to complete his quest. Caelia is described in Canto X of Book I
. Her name refers to the Heavenly Spirit. She resides in the House of Holiness, which serves as the direct opposite of the House of Pride that appears earlier in the book. She is the mother of Faith, Hope, and Charity, otherwise known as Fidelia, Speranza, and Charissa.
See also
- List of Arthurian Characters