Cup of Gold · Character
Gwenliana
An old Welsh woman who tells stories to the village children.
minor
Also known as Wrinkled old Gwenliana, aged Gwenliana, the old Gwenliana, old Gwenliana
First appearance: I
Gwenliana shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as one of the dreamers in the family, sitting by the fire with Robert and Henry.
Gwenliana first appears in 0000 i.
In I: Mentioned as one of the dreamers in the family, sitting by the fire with Robert and Henry.
Later, in V: Delivers a prophecy about Henry's future, including fighting, conquest, and marriage to a wealthy maiden.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast of the Caribbean world
- Welsh origins and mentors
- Protagonist
- Colonial authorities and informants
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