The Fifth Queen · Character
Viridus
A mysterious and learned man, possibly a scholar or alchemist at court.
minor
Also known as The Master Viridus, a Master Viridus
First appearance: part i the coming
Viridus's tie to Katharine Howard is one of the pressures that moves The Fifth Queen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The Master Viridus keeps Katharine in his charge, points out safe courtiers, and delivers sinister warnings about loyalty and conformity.
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With Katharine Howard (friendship): Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and protector in the shadows of the court. With Katharine Howard (friendship): Viridus is a mysterious…
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See Viridus in part i the comingCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral and foreign agents
- Courtly power players
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the reversal of Cicely Elliott’s hostility into remo…
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- Katharine Howard
friendship · positive
Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and… How this plays out →
- Katharine Howard
friendship · positive
Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and… How this plays out →
- Katharine Howard
friendship · positive
Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and… How this plays out →
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See Viridus in part i the comingIn the story
Viridus appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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