Beric the Briton · Character
Aska
An old British chief who first speaks to Beric at the sacred oak.
minor
First appearance: ii city and forest
Aska's tie to Beric is one of the pressures that moves Beric the Briton—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An elder chief who speaks in support of Beric, recounting the Druids' prophecies and defending his wisdom.
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With Beric (friendship): Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles. With Beric (friendship): Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- British Rebels and Leaders
- Roman Nobility and Court
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Beric’s realization that the caestus is impractical for real fighting marks a psychological peak where his ing…
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friendship · positive
Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles. How this plays out →
- Beric
friendship · positive
Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles. How this plays out →
- Beric
friendship · positive
Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles. How this plays out →
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Aska appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- An Infuriated People
- First Successes
- VII: Defeat of the Britons
- VIII: The Great Swamps
- The Struggle in the Swamp
- Betrayed
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