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McGuffog

A gamekeeper involved in the action.

minor

First appearance: ix the first battle of the cruives

McGuffog shows up with force in XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Part of the defense party, noted for tripping over obstacles during the approach to the house.
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In XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives: Part of the defense party, noted for tripping over obstacles during the approach to the…

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SASir Archibald …DODougalANAlexis Nicolae…DMDickson McCunnSISimeMCMcGuffog

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See McGuffog in ix the first battle of the cruives