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The Black Opal · Character

Ed Ventry

An older miner.

minor

Also known as Ed, Ted, old Ventry

First appearance: part i i

Ed Ventry shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Relates how Potch tried to stop Charley from leaving on the coach, earning respect.
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MGMaggie GrantCWCash WilsonSNSam NancarrowMMMartha M'CreadyACArchie CrossEVEd Ventry

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Settlement youth and elders
  • Core mining community
  • Extended community and outsiders

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Ed Ventry in part i i
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