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Sir Dinas

The seneschal of Cornwall, loyal to King Mark.

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Also known as Dinas, Sir Dinas le Seneschal

First appearance: i

Sir Dinas shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Helps lead Tristram into Tintagil castle.
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In VIII: Helps lead Tristram into Tintagil castle. Later, in How Sir Tristram brought Queen Isoud home, and of the debate of King Mark and Sir Tristram: Advises King Mark to reconcile with Tristram, warning of…

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SLSir LionelSLSir LavaineSSSir SafereKBKing BanSMSir MordredSDSir Dinas

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Knights of conflict and loyalty
  • Knights of endurance and folly
  • Central tragic figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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