Harding’s Luck · Character
Lord Arden
The adult Lord Arden in Dickie's dream timeline.
supporting
Also known as Richard, Richard Arden, Richard Lord Arden
First appearance: iv which was the dream
As a supporting figure in Harding’s Luck, Lord Arden is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Reveals that Dickie is a long-lost Arden relative and wants to raise him; talks with Lady Talbot about Dickie.
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With Dickie Harding (family): Lord Arden is Dickie's stern but ultimately caring grandfather in his alternate life. With Edred (family): Lord Arden is Edred's grandfather and the authoritative head of the Arden family.
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Relationship types
- Family
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Dream Arden Family
- Dream & Modern Mix
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak where Dickie’s tr…
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- Dickie Harding
family · positive
Lord Arden is Dickie's stern but ultimately caring grandfather in his alternate life. How this plays out →
- Edred
family · positive
- Mr. Beale
rivalry · negative
- Dickie Harding
family · positive
Lord Arden is Dickie's stern but ultimately caring grandfather in his alternate life. How this plays out →
- Mr. Beale
rivalry · negative
- Edred
family · positive
- Edred
family · positive
- Mr. Beale
rivalry · negative
- Dickie Harding
family · positive
Lord Arden is Dickie's stern but ultimately caring grandfather in his alternate life. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Lord Arden appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Lord Arden in iv which was the dream