Blind Corner · Character

Rowley

A steady digger and watchman, he labors at the shaft's face and holds the oubliette when the others must scatter into the night.

supporting

First appearance: blind corner

As a supporting figure in Blind Corner, Rowley is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Hired as a servant for the venture; described as honest and fit, with a loyal disposition.

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Rowley works the shaft alongside Bell and the narrator, measuring the live ground in yards and refusing to believe the chamber lies elsewhere. When the group splits for reliefs or reconnaissance, he is left in charge of the oubliette — a post that demands nerve as much as muscle. His quiet persistence is the backbone of the digging operation, and his presence in the dungeon is what makes the others' absences survivable.

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Character Web

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Relationships

Jonathan Mansel
friendship · positive
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan… How this plays out →
Rose Noble
friendship · positive
Carson Hanbury
rivalry · negative
Jonathan Mansel
friendship · positive
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan… How this plays out →
Jonathan Mansel
friendship · positive
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan… How this plays out →
Rose Noble
friendship · positive
Rose Noble
friendship · positive
Carson Hanbury
rivalry · negative

Jonathan Mansel
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan spirals into darker behavior.
Rose Noble
Rose and Rowley share a warm, trusting friendship, with Rowley often acting as a mediator between Rose and Jonathan.
Carson Hanbury
Carson sees Rowley as an obstacle to his plans, and their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hostility.
Jonathan Mansel
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan spirals into darker behavior.
Jonathan Mansel
Rowley is Jonathan's closest confidant, offering support and counsel even as Jonathan spirals into darker behavior.
Rose Noble
Rose and Rowley share a warm, trusting friendship, with Rowley often acting as a mediator between Rose and Jonathan.
Rose Noble
Rose and Rowley share a warm, trusting friendship, with Rowley often acting as a mediator between Rose and Jonathan.
Carson Hanbury
Carson sees Rowley as an obstacle to his plans, and their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hostility.

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Rowley appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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