Chivalry · Character
Edward Maudelain
A knight who receives a lock of yellow hair from a flame-clad stranger and rides east to take his dead brother's place, wearing a crown that was never meant for him.
major
Also known as Messire Edward, Maudelain
First appearance: i the story of the sestina
As a major figure in Chivalry, Edward Maudelain is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A priest and bastard son of Lionel of Clarence, he resembles King Richard but is more passionate and dictatorial.
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Edward Maudelain, once the Blessed Evrawc, is visited by an emissary in flame-colored satin who brings a message — Time is — and a lock of hair that should have been dust five years since. He scatters it hair by hair,…
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Central Chivalric Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Queen Philippa
friendship · positive
Edward Maudelain is a close confidant and friend to Queen Philippa, offering her counsel… How this plays out →
- King Charles
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- Queen Philippa
friendship · positive
Edward Maudelain is a close confidant and friend to Queen Philippa, offering her counsel… How this plays out →
- King Charles
professional · positive
- King Charles
professional · positive
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