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Malambruno

The enchanter who supposedly controls the fate of the Countess Trifaldi.

minor

Also known as giant Malambruno

First appearance: XL

Malambruno shows up with force in XL. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The enchanter and giant who stole Clavileño and placed beards on the duennas.
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In XL: The enchanter and giant who stole Clavileño and placed beards on the duennas. Later, in Of the arrival of Clavileño and the end of this protracted adventure: Referenced as the sender of Clavileño and the…

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Character Web

13 connections

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MEMerlinRORocinanteCACamillaTDThe DukeLULuscindaMAMalambruno

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Enchanters and Illusions
  • Pranksters and Lovers
  • Author and Outlaws

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

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