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Thyl

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: i the plan of the parliament of erl

Thyl shows up with force in XI: The Deep of the Woods. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Thyl tells Orion fables of the woods and creatures, and listens to Orion's hope that his mother might appear from behind an oak tree.
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Thyl first appears in 0003 i the plan of the parliament of erl.

In XI: The Deep of the Woods: Thyl tells Orion fables of the woods and creatures, and listens to Orion's hope that his mother might appear from behind an oak tree.

Later, in XVI: Orion Hunts the Stag: Orion moves with the tread of Thyl, a hunter's stealth.

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Erl Parliament Members
  • Protagonist
  • Erl Parliament and Family
  • Cursers and Observers

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Lirazel’s sigh marks the emotional and psychological peak because her long contentment in Elfland is suddenly…

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See Thyl in i the plan of the parliament of erl