She had said her farewells to the past, in its due form. Over to the future now.
-- Narrator (The Rupture)

Importance: As Ophelia prepares for her new life on the Pole with her fiancé, she must say goodbye to her current life on Anima that she is leaving behind. This is significant because she acknowledges that her life will never be the same after she takes the step to leave her beloved home ark.

Here, before you, I predict that your husband’s will is going to shatter against yours.
-- Ophelia’s Great-Uncle (The Kitchen)

Importance: Ophelia’s great-uncle has great faith in Ophelia and a strong understanding of her character. He knows that Ophelia is resilient and that she will not back down from her values, even against Thorn, who seems to be very stubborn and determined as well.

The tiniest change in the balance of power precipitates intrigues and backstairs murders.
-- Berenilde (The Dragon)

Importance: Berenilde foreshadows the degree of scheming that...