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Master Polydore Vigil

A scholarly recluse who studies fairy history and lore.

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Also known as Polydore, Vigil

Master Polydore Vigil shows up with force in XIV: Dead in the Eye of the Law. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rises after Nathaniel's speech to have the clerk read an ancient legal fiction that could be used to remove the mayor from office.

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In XIV: Dead in the Eye of the Law: Rises after Nathaniel's speech to have the clerk read an ancient legal fiction that could be used to remove the mayor from office. Later, in XV: “Ho, Ho, Hoh!”: Leads the accusation…

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Fairy Lore Scholars
Fairy Fruit Investigators
Fairy Trade Contacts
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XIV: Dead in the Eye of the Law
Rises after Nathaniel's speech to have the clerk read an ancient legal fiction that could be used to remove the mayor from office.
XV: “Ho, Ho, Hoh!”
Leads the accusation against Nathaniel in the Senate, moving to have him declared dead; oversees the search of Nathaniel's house.
The Widow Gibberty's Trial
Succeeds Nathaniel as Mayor, donning the robes of office.
XXV: The Law Crouches and Springs
Receives the warrant for Leer's arrest and struggles between his loyalty to Leer and his respect for the law.
XXVI: “Neither Trees nor Men”
Presides as judge, wearing purple robes, and calls for silence and order during the trial.
Master Ambrose Keeps His Vow
Considers placing empty coffins for Nathaniel and Ranulph; his speech is interrupted by news of the fairy invasion.

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