Simon the Coldheart · Character
Geoffrey of Malvallet
Simon's blunt, fiercely loyal companion-in-arms, who swears Belrémy will have no quarter if his friend dies opening the gates.
supporting
Also known as Malvallet, Geoffrey, Sir Geoffrey, A Malvallet, Sir Geoffrey of Malvallet
First appearance: I: How He Came to Fulk of Montlice
As a supporting figure in Simon the Coldheart, Geoffrey of Malvallet is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as Simon's father; Simon carries his ring but claims no desire for his recognition.
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Geoffrey fights beside Simon through every campaign and is the one who notices when Simon starts speaking like a man settling his affairs before a battle — and says so, anxiously, to his face. His loyalty is absolute…
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See Geoffrey of Malvallet in I: How He Came to Fulk of MontliceCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Simon's English retinue
- Minor allies and background figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Simon and Margaret's…
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- Simon the Coldheart
friendship · positive
Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →
- Jeanne de Faucourt
romantic · positive
- Lady Margaret of Belrémy
friendship · positive
- Fulk of Montlice
friendship · positive
- Alan of Montlice
friendship · positive
- Simon the Coldheart
friendship · positive
Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →
- Simon the Coldheart
friendship · positive
Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →
- Jeanne de Faucourt
romantic · positive
- Lady Margaret of Belrémy
friendship · positive
- Lady Margaret of Belrémy
friendship · positive
- Jeanne de Faucourt
romantic · positive
- Alan of Montlice
friendship · positive
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See Geoffrey of Malvallet in I: How He Came to Fulk of MontliceIn the story
Geoffrey of Malvallet appears across 24 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Simon the Coldheart Part I
- I: How He Came to Fulk of Montlice
- II: How He Grew to Manhood
- III: How He Went with Fulk to Shrewsbury
- IV: How He Was Knighted, and How He Had Speech with His Father
- VII: How King Henry Thanked Him
- VIII: How He Returned to Montlice
- X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands
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