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Tipstaff
Character Information
Taken Name Tipstaff
Species Human
Gender Male
Birth Unknown
Age Unknown
Magic Unknown
Faction Irish Sanctuary
Titles Administrator (formerly) , Kevin
Location Incarcerated

Tipstaff was the Administrator in the Irish Sanctuary until he was revealed as a traitor to the Sanctuary and was incarcerated for treason. During his time as Administrator, he served under a number of Grand Mages.

Biography[]

Death Bringer[]

In Death Bringer, it is said that Tipstaff follows unnecessary protocol by asking if the council would agree to see Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain even though Erskine Ravel and Ghastly Bespoke question the need for this as the two of them were their friends. Tipstaff simply replies that protocol must be followed and rules guard them from chaos. He insists Elder Ghastly Bespoke should be adressed by his title, even by Skulduggery and Valkyrie.

Kingdom of the Wicked[]

Tipstaff tells Skulduggery and Valkyrie about Greta. He is shown to follow rules strictly and expects others to do the same.

Ravel mentions that Tipstaff would "approve of the idea of sending Cleavers to search for the Accelerator while they return to the chamber and drink coffee." 

Theatre of Shadows[]

Erskine's Office

Ravel's Office

He manages the Office of Elder Erskine while Ravel is busy investigating and asks Operatives to verify Cassandra Pharos as an ally.

Last Stand Of Dead Men[]

He tell Ghastly that Illori Reticent is waiting for him. He is later told to take time off when Roarhaven is taken over by the Man with Golden Eyes.

The Dying of the Light[]

He greets Skulduggery and Stephanie at the beginning of the book when they enter the Sanctuary. He later notifies them that Finbar Wrong is waiting for them. Finbar Wrong thought his name was Kevin.

Resurrection[]

Tipstaff is revealed as a traitor and is shackled in the Sanctuary cells after a personal interrogation by China Sorrows.

Trivia[]

  • He reveals that he has numerous tattoos.
  • He views mortals as inferior and cattle-like.

Appearances[]

Death Bringer
Kingdom of the Wicked Front Cover
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Last Stand of Dead Men Cover
The Dying of the Light Cover
Skulduggery Pleasant Resurrection
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