Hypatia · Character

Smid

A Gothic warrior, one of Wulf's companions, who provides a rough-hewn perspective.

minor

Also known as quoth Smid, old Smid

First appearance: III: The Goths

Smid's tie to Wulf is one of the pressures that moves Hypatia—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Goth warrior who initially torments Philammon but later praises him for his rowing skill.

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With Wulf (professional): Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel. With Wulf (professional): Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel.

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Character Web

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Professional
Other

Character groups

Alexandria's Religious and Political Factions
Gothic Pagan and Christian Warriors
Protagonist

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Wulf
professional · positive
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel. How this plays out →
Wulf
professional · positive
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel. How this plays out →
Wulf
professional · positive
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel. How this plays out →

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In the story

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

III: The Goths
Goth warrior who initially torments Philammon but later praises him for his rowing skill.
A Day in Alexandria
Throws a hatchet at Philammon as he departs, angry at the monk's refusal to stay with the Goths.
The Bower of Acrasia
A cunning and skilled Goth, he is respected for his knowledge and abilities, and is one of the few who understands the political situation.
XVI: Venus and Pallas
Assists Wulf in protecting Philammon and welcomes him as a guest.
XVIII: The Prefect Tested
Wulf's companion in plotting. He is skeptical of the plan but agrees to sound out the guards.

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