Gertrude Vandergaw

This article contains information on a Non-playable Minor Character.

As these characters are often only mentioned in passing, all information is gathered from various canon sources then compiled here. Due to this nature, some assumptions and theories may be included and will be updated as more sources and information is revealed or discovered.

Gertrude Vandergaw
Name	Gertrude Vandergaw
Gender	Female
Story Details
Status	Alive
Connected Characters	Major: Eli Clark (Fiancée) Minor: Mr. Vandergaw (Father)

Gertrude Vandergaw is the fiancée of the Seer, Eli Clark.

Compiled Overview

Gertrude met Eli Clark and the two fell in love, spending plenty of time together and ultimately getting engaged. However, tragedy struck when Eli broke his oath to the druid by telling Gertrude what she could do to avoid her fate, which was to die that winter. Because of this, Eli lost his 'sight'; it is unknown if he had lost either his eyesight and/or his powers. She felt guilty for being the reason of his broken oath but encouraged him to find a way to salvage the situation, believing that not all hope had been lost. After Eli received an invitation to Oletus Manor, as well as a vision to follow it at all costs, he departed for the manor with Gertrude waiting for his return.

After accepting the invitation and heading towards the manor in search of regaining his sight, Eli writes Gertrude a letter, telling her that he might not be able escape from the manor to return to her side but he has accepted his fate and paid his debt.

Alternate Theories & Conclusions

• Gertrude is mentioned to be the daughter of a businessman. "Businessmen/businesswomen" are listed as Eli's dislikes - this may suggest that Eli loves Gertrude but is on bad terms with her father.
• It is suggested in both his deductions that Gertrude enjoys listening to the stories and proverbs Eli often tells.
• Contrary to popular belief, Gertrude herself did not force Eli to participate in the manor games: In order to marry her, he made a promise that could only be fulfilled with something the owner of Oletus Manor could provide. Eli's guilt forced him to participate, not Gertrude's words.
  • The English translation of Eli's character introduction phrases the tone in a way where Gertrude seems to be antagonized.
• Gertrude did encourage Eli to find a way to recover his ability, but it isn't mentioned whether or not if Eli had told Gertrude about the exact location on his invitation or how exactly he would recover his abilities - she did not know what type of "game" her fiancée would be taking part in, nor its risks and the possibility of losing Eli forever.

Mentions

Letters

• Eli's Birthday Letters (2020, 2022 & 2025)

Deductions

• Seer (Deduction Quests 7, 8, & 10)

Backstories

• Seer's Character Introduction

Other

• Seer's Birthday Questions (2022)