Amber’s story is often remembered for her battles with bullying, betrayal, and her discovery of magic. Yet at the heart of her healing lies an unexpected bond: her four stepbrothers from the Dark Magic Wielder Realm—Mason, Ernie, Mack, and Brody Campbell.
Born of tragedy and raised under cruelty, the Campbells had every reason to close themselves off. Instead, when Amber entered their lives, they chose love. What grew between them was more than kinship—it was the truest definition of found family.
Shared Pain, Shared Healing
Amber’s childhood was defined by emotional abuse at home. Sierra and Carly tormented her, while Bernice, the woman she believed was her mother, tore her down at every turn. The Campbells, meanwhile, grew up under Patricia—Amber’s real mother—who was also abusive due to the immortals’ memory-warping spells.
When the truth was revealed and the spells broken, the devastation was clear: two families had been fractured, identities stolen, and years lost. Yet from that devastation, Amber and the Campbells forged something new. They understood one another in a way few others could—children shaped by cruelty, desperate for connection, and yearning for a safe place to belong.
“Sometimes it could be bad with these guys, but they weren’t like that with me. With us, it was probably just sibling rivalry. What you went through was worse.”
Their acknowledgment of Amber’s pain didn’t distance them. It drew her in. Her suffering didn’t diminish theirs, nor did theirs diminish hers. Instead, they recognized the depth of each other’s wounds—and chose to stand together.
Mason: The Twin Flame of Friendship
Mason and Amber’s bond runs deepest. Born a week apart, they were drawn to one another almost instantly. Their connection wasn’t romantic—it was the kind of closeness that comes from finding someone who mirrors your struggles and your resilience.
Mason often lightened Amber’s burdens with humor, yet he also shared her fire when it came to standing up against cruelty. When Amber risked her life to save Mack during the Dark Magic Realm attack, Mason followed her without hesitation. Later, when she spiraled into self-doubt, Mason was often the one steady enough to remind her that she mattered. Mason was the first to sacrifice himself when she nearly died.
Together, they became proof that even in a world divided by prejudice against dark magic, bonds could transcend fear. Their friendship was as unshakable as blood.
Ernie: The Protector with a Big Brother’s Heart
If Mason was Amber’s mirror, Ernie was her shield. Quick to throw an arm around her shoulders or offer reassurance, Ernie embraced Amber as his “favourite sister.” His warmth helped chip away at the belief that she was unlovable.
That love went beyond words. In one of the series’ most heart-wrenching moments, Ernie was second to sacrifice his life to save Amber. Though fate intervened, his willingness to give everything for her solidified the depth of their bond. To Amber, Ernie wasn’t just a stepbrother—he was the big brother she had always longed for.
Mack: The Anchor
As the eldest Campbell, Mack carried the burden of responsibility. He was the cautious one, the strategist, the one always searching for traitors and traps. While his presence in Amber’s story isn’t as constant as Mason’s or Ernie’s, his acceptance of her was no less powerful.
Mack never blamed Amber for the chaos that followed her into their realm. Instead, he reminded her that betrayal and loss would have come for them eventually. His steady reassurance helped Amber shed some of the guilt she carried for disrupting their lives. In Mack, she found an anchor—someone who would protect her no matter what.
Brody: Quiet Loyalty
Brody’s role is often quieter, but his loyalty speaks volumes. In the early days of Amber’s suspension, when she feared she’d brought ruin to their family, Brody was among the first to sit with her, to watch a silly drama show, and to remind her she wasn’t alone.
Though less vocal than his brothers, Brody’s actions proved his devotion. He would die for Amber as readily as the others. His presence gave her something she’d never had before: the feeling of being unconditionally included.
Why Their Bond Matters
Amber and the Campbells’ relationship is more than a subplot—it’s the emotional heart of the series. Their story answers a question at the center of Foothills Fae Academy: What does family mean when blood has been twisted by cruelty?
For Amber, family isn’t her mother who sold her out, nor the sisters who once tormented her. Family is Mason’s laughter, Ernie’s hugs, Mack’s steady guidance, and Brody’s quiet companionship.
For the Campbells, family isn’t just surviving Patricia’s cruelty. It’s embracing the sister they never knew they had, protecting her with their lives, and healing together from wounds carved by forces beyond their control.
Their bond is proof that love can be chosen. That even in the aftermath of generational pain and immortal cruelty, family can be rebuilt—stronger than before.
“With us, it was probably just sibling rivalry… You saved us. You feel like our sister.”
Amber and the Campbells remind us that found family isn’t second-best. Sometimes, it’s the truest family of all.