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Merlin Ambrosius

The legendary wizard who makes prophecies about King Arthur and Guenevere.

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Also known as Merlin, Messire Merlin Ambrosius, Messire Merlin

First appearance: Why Merlin Talked in Twilight

Merlin Ambrosius shows up with force in XI: Appearance of the Duke of Logreus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His prophecy about King Arthur is recounted at the banquet.

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In XI: Appearance of the Duke of Logreus: His prophecy about King Arthur is recounted at the banquet. Later, in XV: Of Compromises in Glathion: He arrives in Glathion with a great retinue aboard a ship with saffron…

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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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XI: Appearance of the Duke of Logreus
His prophecy about King Arthur is recounted at the banquet.
XV: Of Compromises in Glathion
He arrives in Glathion with a great retinue aboard a ship with saffron sails to fetch Guenevere to London for her marriage to King Arthur.
Why Merlin Talked in Twilight
Talks with Jurgen about shadows, the token, and warns him about Guenevere.
XIX: The Brown Man with Queer Feet
Merlin provides Jurgen with instructions and a token to find the brown man, but dares not come himself.
XXI: How Anaïtis Voyaged
Mentioned as having traveled with Anaïtis to Glathion in the ship they now board.
XXXV: What Grandfather Satan Reported
Referenced as having shown Jurgen the word that the ass spoke with the cat.

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