The Lilim

The Lilim are three old women of great power. The eldest of the three is called "The Witch-Queen", though they are also called by this title collectively. They are never named, as they lost their names long ago, but the eldest adopts the alias "Morwanneg" at one point. In the film adaptation, they are named Lamia, Mormo, and Empusa.

Physical description
"There were three other women in the little house. They were slim, and dark, and amused."

- more of the description, chapter 3

History
According to the novel, the Lilim were once the beautiful queens of a magical kingdom of witches; when it was lost beneath the sea, centuries of age caught up with them. They seek the fallen star because, by consuming her heart, they will be granted centuries of youth and beauty. Using magic counteracts the effect; therefore with each spell cast by the witch-queen, she grows older and uglier.

Lamia
The eldest of the Lilim, and the most powerful, draws the heart when they dissect a stoat and so is given youth to go and capture the new star (Yvaine). She calls herself Morwanneg then, meaning wave of the sea, which is ironic since her true name has long since lost drowned and lost beneath the ocean.

Mormo
* to be added*

Empusa
* to be added*

Portrayal in the film
In the film adaptation there are three Lilim as opposed to six and they are named Lamia, Mormo, and Empusa.