The King of Elfland’s Daughter · Character

Lurulu

A troll of Elfland whose watchful, sidelong view of Earth's restlessness gives the tale its strangest, clearest eyes.

supporting

Also known as XXIV Lurulu

First appearance: VII: The Coming of the Troll

As a supporting figure in The King of Elfland’s Daughter, Lurulu is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The troll sent by the Elf King to deliver the rune to Lirazel; he travels through the fields of Earth, interacts with a hare and a fox, and reaches Erl.

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Lurulu belongs to Elfland's older, stranger order, a creature at home among its timeless lawns and singing towers. Where the elves and the King move by ancient law, Lurulu observes the doings of mortal folk with a curiosity that is part mockery, part wonder. His presence keeps the reader aware that Elfland is not merely a romantic backdrop but a place with its own inhabitants, moods, and opinions about us.

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Lurulu, a troll from Elfland, becomes a mischievous but loyal friend to Orion, sharing… How this plays out →
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Lurulu, a troll from Elfland, becomes a mischievous but loyal friend to Orion, sharing… How this plays out →
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Lurulu, a troll from Elfland, becomes a mischievous but loyal friend to Orion, sharing… How this plays out →

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Lurulu appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VII: The Coming of the Troll
The troll sent by the Elf King to deliver the rune to Lirazel; he travels through the fields of Earth, interacts with a hare and a fox, and reaches Erl.
XV: The Retreat of the Elf King
The troll sits on a lily leaf in Elfland, gazing at his reflection in the calm.
XXII: Orion Appoints a Whip
The troll reappears from Elfland, plays with a fox, and is appointed by Orion to carry the whip and help with the hounds.
XXIII: Lurulu Watches the Restlessness of Earth
Feels lonely in the hayloft, jumps to the pigeon-loft, observes Earth's restlessness, tries to befriend pigeons, and reflects on the contrast with Elfland's calm.
XXIV: Lurulu Speaks of Earth and the Ways of Men
Recruits trolls for Orion by telling tales of Earth and the plan to hunt unicorns.
The Return of Lurulu
Leads the band of trolls from Elfland to Erl, teaches them to sleep, and brings them to the kennels.
A Chapter on Unicorn-Hunting
Commands the trolls, uses his whip to enforce respect for Orion, and later ponders the problem of hunting unicorns in darkness.
XXIX: The Luring of the People of the Marshes
Disguised as a solemn traveller, Lurulu tricks the will-o'-the-wisps into following him to dry land and enlists their aid in hunting unicorns.

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