The Magic City · Character
Old Perrin
A grumpy but helpful old man in the magic city.
minor
Also known as Mr. Perrin, Perrin
First appearance: v on the carpet
Old Perrin's tie to Philip Haldane is one of the pressures that moves The Magic City—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Encourages Philip to become the Deliverer and explains the seven deeds required.
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With Philip Haldane (professional): Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to Philip, offering guidance in the magical realm. With Philip Haldane (professional): Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Real and Magic Guides
- Protagonist
- Mythical and Villainous Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the parrot reveals the origin of the Hippogriff and the megat…
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- Philip Haldane
professional · positive
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- Philip Haldane
professional · positive
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- Philip Haldane
professional · positive
Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to Philip, offering guidance in the magical… How this plays out →
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Old Perrin appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Old Perrin in v on the carpet