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Ulric von Stumm

A hulking German colonel who broke the Hereros and now runs a secret operation in Constantinople, Stumm is brutal, watchful, and easily underestimated.

supporting

Also known as von Stumm, the Colonel von Stumm who fought the Hereros, Stumm, Colonel Stumm, old Stumm

First appearance: Christmastide

As a supporting figure in Greenmantle, Ulric von Stumm is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Summons Hannay and Gaudian; decides to make use of Hannay and orders him to come home with him for orders.

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John S. Blenkiron
rivalry · negative
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other. How this plays out →
Peter Pienaar
rivalry · negative
Cornelis Brandt
rivalry · negative
Greenmantle
professional · negative
Herr Gaudian
professional · ambivalent
Cornelis Brandt
rivalry · negative
Greenmantle
professional · negative
Peter Pienaar
rivalry · negative
John S. Blenkiron
rivalry · negative
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other. How this plays out →
John S. Blenkiron
rivalry · negative
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other. How this plays out →
Herr Gaudian
professional · ambivalent

John S. Blenkiron
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other.
Peter Pienaar
Enemies who clash repeatedly, with Pienaar opposing von Stumm's schemes and brutality.
Cornelis Brandt
Enemies who confront each other directly, with Brandt opposing von Stumm's plans.
Greenmantle
Greenmantle is a figurehead used by von Stumm for German propaganda and manipulation.
Herr Gaudian
A subordinate or colleague of von Stumm, involved in the same German military or intelligence apparatus.
Cornelis Brandt
Enemies who confront each other directly, with Brandt opposing von Stumm's plans.
Greenmantle
Greenmantle is a figurehead used by von Stumm for German propaganda and manipulation.
Peter Pienaar
Enemies who clash repeatedly, with Pienaar opposing von Stumm's schemes and brutality.
John S. Blenkiron
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other.
John S. Blenkiron
Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other.
Herr Gaudian
A subordinate or colleague of von Stumm, involved in the same German military or intelligence apparatus.

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Ulric von Stumm appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Further Adventures of the Same
Summons Hannay and Gaudian; decides to make use of Hannay and orders him to come home with him for orders.
VI: The Indiscretions of the Same
Confronts Hannay, takes him to a castle, interrogates him, and is knocked unconscious in a fight.
Christmastide
Put to sleep by Hannay; his pass is used by Hannay to gain trust.
The Essen Barges
Antagonist; organizes a cordon to capture Hannay, but Hannay escapes just in time.
Trouble by the Waters of Babylon
Stops and arrests the group, but is uncertain how to handle Blenkiron; orders them taken to his home.
Sparrows on the Housetops
Imprisons the group; his map is stolen by Hannay, and he later discovers the theft and gives chase.
The Guns of the North
Bombards the castrol; is overwhelmed and killed by his own fleeing troops as the rout sweeps over him.

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