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Gorlois

Ygerne's husband, killed by Uther.

minor

First appearance: the coming of arthur

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GUGuinevereSBSir BedivereKAKing ArthurKUKing UtherYGYgerneGOGorlois

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  • Other

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  • Royal Lineage and Rebellion
  • Love and Tragedy
  • Supporting and Minor Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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