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King Meliodas

King of Liones and father of Sir Tristram.

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Also known as Meliodas, the King Meliodas

First appearance: How Sir Tristram de Liones was born, and how his mother died at his birth, wherefore she named him Tristram

King Meliodas shows up with force in How Sir Tristram de Liones was born, and how his mother died at his birth, wherefore she named him Tristram. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Liones, husband of Elizabeth, imprisoned by a lady who loved him.
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SLSir Launcelot …BLBalin le SavageKBKing BanSMSir MarhausKAKing ArthurKMKing Meliodas

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  • Central tragic figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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