Melmoth the Wanderer · Character
Everhard
A character in Walberg's story, possibly a relative or associate.
minor
First appearance: xiv
Everhard's tie to Walberg is one of the pressures that moves Melmoth the Wanderer—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Eldest son of Walberg, aged sixteen; described as possessing delicate beauty, a slender form, and a tremulous voice.
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With Walberg (family): Everhard is Walberg's son, whose desperate attempts to save his family from starvation lead him into a tragic pact with Melmoth. With Walberg (family): Everhard is Walberg's son, whose desperate…
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See Everhard in xivCharacter Web
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Embedded Tale Characters
- Spanish Inquisition Victims
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Everhard is Walberg's son, whose desperate attempts to save his family from starvation… How this plays out →
- Walberg
family · positive
Everhard is Walberg's son, whose desperate attempts to save his family from starvation… How this plays out →
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See Everhard in xivIn the story
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