Harding’s Luck · Character

Edred

A boy from Dickie's dream, brother to Elfrida.

supporting

Also known as the Edred

First appearance: IV: Which Was the Dream?

As a supporting figure in Harding’s Luck, Edred is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The boy cousin who talks with Dickie about seeing his galleon and getting old Sebastian to make him one.

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With Dickie Harding (family): Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp. With Elfrida (family): Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers,…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Family
Friendship

Character groups

Dream Arden Family
Protagonist
Dream & Modern Mix

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Dickie Harding
family · positive
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with… How this plays out →
Elfrida
family · positive
Lord Arden
family · positive
Mouldiwarp
friendship · positive
True
friendship · positive
Father
family · positive
Elfrida
family · positive
Elfrida
family · positive
Dickie Harding
family · positive
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with… How this plays out →
Dickie Harding
family · positive
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with… How this plays out →
Lord Arden
family · positive
Father
family · positive

Dickie Harding
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.
Elfrida
Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.
Lord Arden
Lord Arden is Edred's grandfather and the authoritative head of the Arden family.
Mouldiwarp
Edred shares a magical bond with the Mouldiwarp, who helps him and his cousins on their adventures.
True
True is Edred's loyal dog and constant companion.
Father
Father is Edred's parent, providing guidance and authority.
Elfrida
Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.
Elfrida
Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.
Dickie Harding
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.
Dickie Harding
Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.
Lord Arden
Lord Arden is Edred's grandfather and the authoritative head of the Arden family.
Father
Father is Edred's parent, providing guidance and authority.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Edred appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV: Which Was the Dream?
The boy cousin who talks with Dickie about seeing his galleon and getting old Sebastian to make him one.
IX: Kidnapped
Initially does not recognize Dickie due to his shabby clothes; later remembers him after Dickie mentions Mr. Parados and the swan carriage.
X: The Noble Deed
Receives a mission from the Mouldiestwarp to rescue Dickie; shows courage and modesty.
Lord Arden
Proud of his rescue of Dickie, now looked up to by Elfrida. Helps uncover the hidden door and confirms the stone marking was always there.
XII: The End
Bids a tearful farewell to Dickie in the cave, accepting his sacrifice.

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