Emlis was among the Kerons who greeted Lief, Barda, and Jasmine when they arrived on Keras. He was preasent for the reforming of the Pirran Pipe, but was aghast when his mother asked for the Belt of Deltora in exchange for the companions taking the Pipe into the Shadowlands. When it was revealed that none of the companions could play the pipe, he offered to accompany them to the Shadowlands—both to play the Pipe and to explore the surface world. Tirral and the companions tried to dissuade him, but Emlis refuses to let anything deter him from fulfilling his dream of seeing the world above.
Shortly upon arriving in the Shadowlands, Wild Ones take hold of Emlis and use him as beetle bait. Lief carries him to safety, and the four travellers escape the Wild Ones and evade a Stinger. Emlis is usually carried by either Barda or Lief throughout their journey in the Shadowlands. Emlis is present when Lief, Barda, and Jasmine encounter Claw, Brianne, and Gers. The seven of them travel underground to the Factory, where Lief, Barda, Jasmine, and Emlis evade a vraal by hiding in the garbage mounds. They enter the Factory and discover Grey Guards forming and Carrier Worms about to be put to use. Emlis is carried to the top of Pi-Ban's cage with the three companions as the cage is about to be brought to the Shadow Arena. When Grey Guards discover the four hiding on the cage, they believe Emlis is close to death and do not bother to cage him. He hides under the cage, clinging to the bottom, as it it brought to the Arena. The wheels of the cage collapse under the pressure of the Shadow Lord's furious wind, trapping Emlis. Jasmine pulls him out once she is free, and he plays the Pirran Pipe after Lief, holding back the Shadow Lord long enough for the Pirrans to hear the music and teleport the Deltoran slaves underground with their magic. Emlis later decides that when he is older he will explore the uncharted parts of the underground seas.[1]
Physical appearance
Emlis has an "eager face". He has the short stature, pale skin, pale eyes, dog-like face, and large pointed ears of all the descendants of Pirra. However, he also possesses a head of wiry golden hair, being a descendant of Alyss, the woman from the Tenna Birdsong TaleThe Girl with the Golden Hair.[1]
Personality
Emlis is curious, eager, and impatient. He is enthralled with the tales Doran the Dragonlover told when he came to the Pirran Islands. This fueled a wish for adventure. Like all Pirrans, he holds music, and the ability to play instruments, in high regard. Emlis believed Plumes were stupid and Aurons were savage, but his perspective changed when the three tribes united and overcame their differences.[1]
Abilities
Emlis is the most talented musician on Keras, aside from Tirral, the Piper.[1]
