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Prior Aymer

Worldly and pleasure-loving prior, companion of Bois-Guilbert.

minor

Also known as Aymer, Prior Aymer of Jorvaulx, the Prior

First appearance: Chapter II

Prior Aymer shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Benedictine prior who seeks hospitality and discusses Rowena's beauty with the Templar.
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In Chapter II: The Benedictine prior who seeks hospitality and discusses Rowena's beauty with the Templar. Later, in Chapter III: The jovial Prior of Jorvaulx arrives with Bois-Guilbert, known for loving wine and the…

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CTCedric the SaxonRERebeccaWOWilfred of Iva…IOIsaac of YorkBDBrian de Bois-…PAPrior Aymer

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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