The King of Elfland’s Daughter · Character
Vand
A character associated with the parliament of Erl.
minor
First appearance: i the plan of the parliament of erl
Vand's tie to Oth is one of the pressures that moves The King of Elfland’s Daughter—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Returns to Erl after more than ten years, bringing news of Alveric's quest and confirming Orion's succession.
Vand first appears in 0003 i the plan of the parliament of erl.
With Oth (friendship): Oth and Vand are fellow huntsmen and comrades, sharing a simple and loyal bond in service to Alveric. With Alveric (professional): Vand is a loyal servant and huntsman to Alveric, carrying out his commands with quiet competence. With Oth (friendship): Oth and Vand are fellow huntsmen and comrades, sharing a simple and loyal bond in service to Alveric.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Erl Parliament and Family
- Protagonist
- Minor Erl Parliament Members
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Oth
friendship · positive
Oth and Vand are fellow huntsmen and comrades, sharing a simple and loyal bond in service… How this plays out →
- Alveric
professional · positive
- Oth
friendship · positive
Oth and Vand are fellow huntsmen and comrades, sharing a simple and loyal bond in service… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Vand appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Vand in i the plan of the parliament of erl