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Spidel

A Latvian villain involved in the plot.

minor

Also known as the Lett Spidel

First appearance: ix the first battle of the cruives

Spidel shows up with force in XIII: The Coming of the Danish Brig. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Guards the Tower, first to spot Heritage, and participates in the siege.
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JHJohn HeritageDODobsonDMDickson McCunnLÉLéonJLJames LoudonSPSpidel

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Local allies and villains
  • Protagonist

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

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See Spidel in ix the first battle of the cruives
See Spidel in XIII: The Coming of the Danish Brig