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Æsred

A figure from Norse mythology encountered by Jurgen.

minor

First appearance: xxvi in time s hourglass

Æsred shows up with force in XXIV: Of Compromises in Cocaigne. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Painted on the Library ceiling; Jurgen recognizes her from a previous encounter, but Anaïtis avoids discussing her.
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KOKoshcheiCHChlorisMAMerlin AmbrosiusJUJurgenQAQueen AnaïtisÆSÆsred

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and Historical Figures
  • Mortal and Mythic Women
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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