Short Fiction · Character
Cerdic
A character with a Saxon name, possibly a warrior.
minor
First appearance: star ship
Cerdic shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Crown prince of Scotha; captures Flandry and lectures him on Scothani honor and Imperial decadence.
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In II: Crown prince of Scotha; captures Flandry and lectures him on Scothani honor and Imperial decadence. Later, in III: Cerdic, the prince, displays contempt for Terrestrial softness and distrusts Flandry, but his…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Saxon warrior and queen
- Space captain and warriors
- Protagonist
- Feudal lords and agents
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Donovan reaches an emotional and psychological peak of grim rea…
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