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Allan-a-Dale

Minstrel and outlaw, chronicler of the band's adventures.

minor

Also known as Allan Stewart, Master Allan Stewart

First appearance: xvi

Allan-a-Dale shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned by the hermit as the northern minstrel who damaged the harp after drinking.
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WOWilfred of Iva…LRLady RowenaCTCedric the SaxonBDBrian de Bois-…IOIsaac of YorkALAllan-a-Dale

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See Allan-a-Dale in xvi