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King Martin

A king figure, possibly from a fable or allegory.

minor

Also known as Martin, The vain King - fisher

First appearance: remarks about kings

King Martin's tie to the Master is one of the pressures that moves Poetry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The vain king who prioritizes personal glory over ruling justly, leading to his downfall and transformation into a kingfisher.
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TMthe MasterUNUnknownARAristæusSESir EdmundMAMargueriteKMKing Martin

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Allegorical Nobility
  • Divine and Mythic Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Mythological and Personal Companions

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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