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Brother Marbodius

A monk who descends into hell in a vision.

minor

Also known as Marbodius, VI Marbodius

First appearance: Marbodius

Brother Marbodius shows up with force in II: The Apostolical Vocation of Saint Maël. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Abbot Budoc (identified as Brother Marbodius) reports the monastery's disorders to Saint Maël and restores his ashen staff.
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In II: The Apostolical Vocation of Saint Maël: Abbot Budoc (identified as Brother Marbodius) reports the monastery's disorders to Saint Maël and restores his ashen staff. Later, in Marbodius: The narrator and…

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UNUnknown NarratorVIVirgilMAMargaritoneBHBrother HilaryBMBrother Marbodius

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  • Extended Cast of Minor and Background Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Religious and Allegorical Figures

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