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Martano

A cowardly and treacherous knight.

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Also known as Martano hight, The vile Martano

First appearance: canto i

Martano shows up with force in Canto XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Vile lover of Origille, matched in evil customs, heading to a tournament in Damascus.
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In Canto XVI: Vile lover of Origille, matched in evil customs, heading to a tournament in Damascus. Later, in Canto XVII: Deceives…

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13 connections

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CHCharlemagneMAMarphisaGRGryphonAQAquilantOROrigilleMAMartano

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Deceitful Cowards
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Knights and Monsters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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