Huntingtower · Character
James Loudon
Huntingtower's factor, a cautious local man whose conversation with Dickson is overheard and whose loyalties the enemy is already counting on.
supporting
Also known as this Loudon, Mr. James Loudon, Mr. Loudon, Loudon, the factor Loudon, Maister Loudoun
First appearance: iii how childe roland and another came to the dark tower
As a supporting figure in Huntingtower, James Loudon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Surprises Dickson as a vigorous, sportsman-like factor rather than an elderly incompetent.
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Loudon manages the estate's business in Dalquharter, which makes him a natural source of information about the shut-up House and its odd new occupants. His talk with Dickson is exactly what Dobson has come to probe, so…
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- Friendship
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- Local allies and villains
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the narrative climax because Saskia’s entrance shatters Sir Archibald’s initial skepticism, triggering…
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- Dickson McCunn
friendship · positive
Dickson and James are friendly companions, united by their involvement in the local… How this plays out →
- Dickson McCunn
friendship · positive
Dickson and James are friendly companions, united by their involvement in the local… How this plays out →
- Dickson McCunn
friendship · positive
Dickson and James are friendly companions, united by their involvement in the local… How this plays out →
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James Loudon appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: Sundry Doings in the Mirk
- XVI: In Which a Princess Leaves a Dark Tower and a Provision Merchant Returns to His Family
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