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Sir Richard

A character involved in a strange occurrence at a cathedral.

minor

Also known as Frederick

First appearance: an episode of cathedral history

Sir Richard shows up with force in The Ash-Tree. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A descendant of Sir Matthew Fell who also dies in his bed under similar circumstances, with strange marks on his windowsill.
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Sir Richard first appears in 0020 an episode of cathedral history.

In The Ash-Tree: A descendant of Sir Matthew Fell who also dies in his bed under similar circumstances, with strange marks on his windowsill.

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MJMr. John EldredPPProfessor Park…MDMr. DavidsonMBMr. BowmanMBMr. BrownSRSir Richard

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  • Other

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  • Supernatural Investigators & Victims
  • Antiquaries & Treasure Seekers
  • Disappearances & Haunted Houses
  • Cursed Estates & Hauntings
  • Hidden Treasures & Ghostly Encounters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sir Richard in an episode of cathedral history