Aslan is one of the major characters in C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia series. He is the only character to appear in all seven books of the series. Aslan is considered the creator of Narnia’s creatures, he is depicted as a fierce but gentle and kind talking Lion, with a strong moral compass.

Aslan appears as a shaggy, bright, beautiful Lion with a deep and powerful singing voice which brings Narnia and its creatures to life. This brightness and splendour are mirrored in the rich deep golds of this theme.

This theme is named after the mouse character, Reepicheep, who is the leader of all the talking mice of Narnia. Described as easily angered, yet faultlessly courteous and polite. Reepicheep is utterly without fear and motivated by a deep concern for honour.

Reepicheep wears a thin circlet of gold on his head, with a crimson feather, reflected in the reds of this theme, with gold and white accents.

The Jadis The White Witch theme takes its name from the main antagonist of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Magician's Nephew books. She is a natural-born sorceress and a cunning strategist, both arrogant and cruel, considering herself above all rules and viewing others as tools to be used or obstacles to be demolished.

Commonly referred to as The White Witch, this character is responsible for freezing the land of Narnia - The Hundred Years Winter – symbolised within the themes frosty hues of light blues and icy whites.

Mr. Tumnus is a faun who primarily appears in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and becomes Lucy Pevensie’s friend. Mr. Tumnus is described as being half goat and half man, having a reddish skin, curly hair, horns on his forehead, cloven hooves, and goat legs with glossy black hair.

Mr. Tumnus first appears when Lucy arrives in Narnia at The Lamp-post and he invites her back to his cave for tea! The earthy greens, browns, leaves, berries and woodland animals of the Mr. Tumnus theme replicate that of his woodland home.

The Silver Chair was the fourth of seven The Chronicles of Narnia books. This novel is set primarily in the world of Narnia. Undertaking a mission from Aslan to find the missing Prince Rilian, school children Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole are taken on an epic and magical adventure, full of strange creatures, dark secrets and valuable lessons.

The icy silvers and whites of this theme parallel those to the main narrative of The Silver Chair, a magical device constructed by The Lady of the Green Kirtle which was used to imprison Prince Rilian. Once he was rescued, Prince Rilian destroyed the chair with his sword, breaking the chair’s spell.

Arguably the most famous of The Chronicles of Narnia books, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, sees the Pevensie siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy being sent to the country to escape the air raids of World War II. The children stay with Professor Kirke, who lives in a house filled with twists, turns, and surprises. The children discover a spare room that is completely empty except for a large wardrobe. Surprised when the wardrobe door opens, Lucy steps inside to find a snowy woodland at the back of it – where she arrives in Narnia!

Upon meeting Lucy in Narnia, Mr. Tumnus misunderstands and thinks Lucy has come from a city called ‘War Drobe’ in the land of ‘Spare Oom’! The themes classic and more traditional tones of Christmas reflect the house and its English characteristic styles.

Lasaraleen Tarkheena was a noblewoman during the Golden Age of Narnia, appearing in the chronical novel The Horse and His Boy. Lasaraleen was very wealthy and socialised with nobles and royals alike. In the novel she helps her friend, Aravis, who she meets on the streets, to escape an arranged marriage to a loathsome old man. They go to an abandoned palace to a water-door, which gets you out of the city without being seen by night.

Lasaraleen was described as elegant, with expensive taste and clothing. This theme’s bright and bold colours match her opulent and flamboyant attire and lifestyle.

The Lady of the Green Kirtle was the antagonist in the book The Silver Chair, who planned on conquering the realm of Narnia. She was responsible for the kidnapping of Prince Rilian, keeping him imprisoned from an enchantment on a magical device called the Silver Chair. This kidnapping set in motion the mission to school children Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole, set by Aslan.

A beautiful but wicked sorceress, The Lady of the Green Kirtle had the ability to transform into a great green serpent, which is reflected in this theme’s sages and deep greens.

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