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Hugh Polwheal

A local miner who helps Rosamond with her search at Porthgenna.

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Also known as Polwheal, miner Polwheal

First appearance: iii approaching the precipice

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SLSarah LeesonUJUncle JosephRFRosamond Frank…CTCaptain Trever…MBMr. BuschmannHPHugh Polwheal

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  • Other

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  • Local and Peripheral Figures
  • Porthgenna Tower Circle
  • Protagonist

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