Greenmantle · Character
Greenmantle
A legendary prophet-figure whose rumored return to the East is being engineered by German agents as a weapon of holy war.
supporting
Also known as J. B. Greenmantle, Greenmantle, XIX Greenmantle Peter, Peter, old Peter
First appearance: i a mission is proposed
As a supporting figure in Greenmantle, Greenmantle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Reported to be dying; his message of simplicity is being twisted by German propaganda.
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Greenmantle exists first as a name whispered in Berlin corridors and Constantinople bazaars, a prophecy the Germans mean to stage-manage for their own ends. Hannay and his companions chase the mystery of who or what…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central conspirators and agents
- Protagonist
- Supporting figures and locals
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- John S. Blenkiron
professional · negative
Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or… How this plays out →
- Peter Pienaar
professional · ambivalent
- Ulric von Stumm
professional · negative
- John S. Blenkiron
professional · negative
Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or… How this plays out →
- Ulric von Stumm
professional · negative
- Peter Pienaar
professional · ambivalent
- Peter Pienaar
professional · ambivalent
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