Idylls of the King · Character
Balan
Balin's brother, a knight bound to him by blood and by a fate that will bring their swords together in the dark.
supporting
Also known as Balan Pellam
First appearance: Balin and Balan
As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Balan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Balin's brother, a knight who quests for the Wood-devil and is fatally wounded by Balin in their unrecognized combat.
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Balan shares Balin's fierce lineage and the same doom that clings to their house, and the two brothers are drawn through the Idylls on converging paths they cannot see. Their bond is the story's starkest emblem of…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and Minor Figures
- Protagonist
- Redemption and Conflict
- Royal Lineage and Rebellion
- Love and Tragedy
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Guinevere’s flight to Almesbury crystallizes…
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