The King of Elfland’s Daughter · Character

The Freer

A religious figure who comments on magic and the elfin realm.

minor

Also known as Good Freer

First appearance: v the wisdom of the parliament of erl

The Freer's tie to Lirazel is one of the pressures that moves The King of Elfland’s Daughter—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Weds Alveric and Lirazel using a rite for mermaids, concerned about Lirazel's elfin nature.

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With Lirazel (psychological): The Freer is a mysterious figure who influences Lirazel's fate, acting as a manipulative force that separates her from Alveric. With Lirazel (psychological): The Freer is a mysterious figure who influences Lirazel's fate, acting as a manipulative force that separates her from Alveric.

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Psychological
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Character groups

Erl Parliament and Family
Cursers and Observers
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lirazel
psychological · negative
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The Freer appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV: Alveric Comes Back to Earth After Many Years
Weds Alveric and Lirazel using a rite for mermaids, concerned about Lirazel's elfin nature.
The Arrival of the Rune
Performs the naming ceremony for Orion, though he would have preferred a blessed name; is courteous but inwardly disapproves of Lirazel.
IX: Lirazel Blows Away
Explains his holy things to Lirazel, but his manner distances her.
XX: A Historical Fact
The Freer enters the forge and curses unicorns, magic, and all enchanted things, but the men refuse to renounce them.
On the Verge of Earth
The Freer is referenced in the warning to farmers about the lure of Elfland.
The Return of Lurulu
His bell and the moon matins sung by his people are heard by the trolls, provoking their levity.
XXXI: The Cursing of Elfin Things
Stands outside his holy place, facing Elfland, and intones a powerful curse against all elfin and magical things.

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