The Food of the Gods · Character
Skelmersdale
A young boy who consumes the Food and grows.
minor
Also known as little Skelmersdale, Master Skelmersdale
First appearance: i the coming of the food
Skelmersdale shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Little Skelmersdale is attacked and carried off by a giant hen, but is rescued unharmed.
Skelmersdale first appears in 0036 i the coming of the food.
In VII: Little Skelmersdale is attacked and carried off by a giant hen, but is rescued unharmed.
Later, in Book II: The Food in the Village: Another village child affected by the Food, growing to giant proportions.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Political and giant leadership
- Village giants and opponents
- Protagonist
- Minor characters and local reactions
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Skelmersdale in i the coming of the food