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Sorli

An aged warrior of the Markmen, present at the Folk Mote.

minor

Also known as old Sorli, Sorli the Old

First appearance: viii the folk mote of the markmen

Sorli shows up with force in XIV: The Hall-Sun Is Careful Concerning the Passes of the Wood. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old warrior who speaks in support of the Hall-Sun's leadership.
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In XIV: The Hall-Sun Is Careful Concerning the Passes of the Wood: Old warrior who speaks in support of the Hall-Sun's leadership. Later, in They Hear Tell of the Battle on the Ridge: Assists the Hall-Sun in fortifying…

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THThiodolfEGEgilWOWolfkettleARArinbiornVAValtyrSOSorli

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Warriors, women, and supernatural figure
  • Protagonist
  • Chieftains and active warriors
  • War leaders and elders

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sorli in viii the folk mote of the markmen