Short Fiction · Character
Alfric
A ruthless barbarian swordsman dragged into a fallen city's prophecy, quick to kill and quicker to demand the truth from his royal companion.
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Also known as II Alfric, Alfric of Aslak
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The barbarian protagonist, arriving at Valkarion and surviving an ambush by Temple slaves.
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Alfric of Aslak fights his way through a hostile city beside Hildaborg, stripping corpses for disguises and ready to cut down a captive guard until she stops him. He scorns prophecy and priests, yet the Book of the…
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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