The Octopus · Character
Cedarquist
A wealthy businessman and Presley's uncle, involved in shipping.
minor
Also known as Mr. Cedarquist, Mrs. Cedarquist
First appearance: book i
Cedarquist's tie to Presley is one of the pressures that moves The Octopus—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Speaks with Magnus Derrick about trusts and the need for new markets, criticizes Shelgrim's motives, and invites Presley for sherry.
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With Presley (friendship): Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a broader perspective on capitalism and reform. With Presley (friendship): Cedarquist is a wealthy…
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friendship · positive
Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a… How this plays out →
- Presley
friendship · positive
Cedarquist is a wealthy industrialist and patron who befriends Presley, offering him a… How this plays out →
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