# Gwyntystorm — The Princess and Curdie character guide

> Gwyntystorm in The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XIV The Dogs of Gwyntystorm

**First appearance:** 0013-xiv-the-dogs-of-gwyntystorm

## Who they are

The city where much of the later action takes place, personified in the chapter title.

## In the story

### [XXIII: Dr. Kelman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxiii-dr-kelman)

The city is depicted as corrupt and decaying, with the king losing hope.

### [The Prophecy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxiv-the-prophecy)

The city where the palace is located, with corrupt servants.

### [XXVIII: The Preacher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxviii-the-preacher)

The city itself is a character, descending into fear and chaos.

### [The End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxxv-the-end)

The city that prospers under Curdie and Irene but eventually falls due to greedy mining.

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