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Ourrias

A bull-herder with a bravo's swagger, one of Mirèio's suitors — all muscle, temper, and wounded pride.

supporting

Also known as Bravo Ourrias, Quoth Ourrias

First appearance: Canto IV: The Suitors

As a supporting figure in Mirèio, Ourrias is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A fierce herdsman from Sylvarèal; third suitor, he arrives with a scar from a bull attack and is rebuffed by Mirèio.
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Ourrias belongs to the rough Camargue world of cattle and open range, a man who expects to take what he wants and resents being refused. He pursues Mirèio as a possession to be won, not a person to be understood, and…

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MIMirèioVIVincenTATavenCBCaptain BaillyVEVeranOUOurrias

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Mirèio’s flight across the Camargue under the “pouring fire of the June sky” marks the emotional and psycholog…

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