The Deluge · Character

Roh Kovalski

A bluff, loyal colonel of the Korab Kovalskis who escorts prisoners with gruff kindness and never quite sees the trap closing around them.

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Also known as Kovalski, the Korab Kovalskis, Roh Kovalski of the Korab Kovalskis, Roh, Pan Roh, Pan Kovalski

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Dragoon officer transporting the prisoners, conflicted between duty to hetman and persuasion by colonels.

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Kovalski commands the convoy that carries Zagloba, Volodyovski, and their comrades toward Birji, treating his captives with the easy familiarity of a soldier who assumes everyone shares his simple code. He is no schemer—he follows orders, jokes about the straw bedding, and lets Zagloba talk. His plain decency against the backdrop of Radzivill's treachery makes him a quiet measure of what the war is costing ordinary Lithuanian officers who serve the wrong banner without knowing it.

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Zagloba
friendship · positive
Roh Kovalski and Zagloba are comrades, often sharing adventures and humorous banter. How this plays out →
Zagloba
friendship · positive
Roh Kovalski and Zagloba are comrades, often sharing adventures and humorous banter. How this plays out →
Zagloba
friendship · positive
Roh Kovalski and Zagloba are comrades, often sharing adventures and humorous banter. How this plays out →

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Roh Kovalski appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XVIII
Dragoon officer transporting the prisoners, conflicted between duty to hetman and persuasion by colonels.
XIX
Initially serving Radzivill, he is convinced by Zagloba to renounce the hetman and serve the country instead.
XXXIII
Appears as Zagloba's nephew, backing his uncle's claims with a stentorian voice.
LV
Shouts support for Zagloba's plan to go to Chenstohova, then is silenced by Volodyovski.
LVIII
Mentioned as having letters found on him that revealed the plot to send Volodyovski and others to Birji to die.
LXII
Mentioned as Prince Michael, who is in love with Anusia but lacks energy to pursue her.
LXX
Eagerly volunteers to spring at the Swedish king during the defense.
LXXI
Mentioned as part of the group that rushes to support Volodyovski during the fight with Sweno's men.
LXXII
Briefly speaks in support of Zagloba's boasts about killing Sweno.
LXXIII
Rides with orders from Charnyetski and speaks with Shandarovski about the Swedish king's location.
LXXIV
Attempts to capture a Swedish sentry across the river and is lost, presumed dead.
LXXV
Prisoner who made a vow against the king; demonstrates strength by wrestling twelve men.
LXXVII
Briefly mentioned as confirming Zagloba's prophecy about Karl's escape.
LXXVIII
Mentioned by Zagloba in a story about past romantic exploits.
LXXIX
Frightened by Zagloba's outburst; later thunders 'Uncle will make a tumult!'
XCI
Killed by Boguslav Radzivill while attempting to strike Karl Gustav during the battle at Warsaw.

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