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Henry of Lancaster

Sire Henry of Lancaster, a historical figure in the story.

minor

Also known as Sire Henry

First appearance: i the story of the sestina

Henry of Lancaster shows up with force in VIII: The Story of the Scabbard. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Usurper king of England, Richard's cousin, who meets Richard briefly and shares a moment of regret.
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LKLady KatharineRHRichard HollandOGOwain GlyndwyrBRBranwenCDCatherine de S…HOHenry of Lancaster

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Noble Court
  • Central Chivalric Figures
  • Extensive Historical Cast
  • Intimate Companions

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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