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Hadrian the Seventh · Character

Prince Orso

An Italian prince and military leader.

minor

Also known as Orso

First appearance: xiv

See Prince Orso in xivBook page

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BOBishop of Caer…PFPrince FilibertoPLPope LeoFDFather DawkinsHVHadrian VIIPOPrince Orso

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Italian royal family
  • Minor characters and international figures
  • Papal court and allies
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…

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See Prince Orso in xiv