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Captain Roderick Ralestone
A military ancestor of the Ralestones.
minor
Also known as young Ralestone
First appearance: ix portrait of a lady and a gentleman
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Val reaches his emotional and psychological peak as he confronts the terrifying power of the rising flood, rea…
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