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Perion

A character from the fictional realm, father of Horvendile.

minor

Also known as Count Perion

First appearance: iii wherein a clerk appraises a fair country

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HOHorvendileMDMaugis d'Aigre…LBLa Beale EttarreSGSir Guiron des…CECount EmmerickPEPerion

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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