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The Roots of the Mountains · Character

Bow-may

Bow-may is a sure-shot archer of the Wood-father's children, quick to laugh and quicker to read the hearts of those around her.

supporting

Also known as Bow - may, Bow, Sister Bow - may, Sister

First appearance: the roots of the mountains

As a supporting figure in The Roots of the Mountains, Bow-may is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A huntress who brings in game and speaks with Face-of-god; she is the daughter of Wild-wearer's brother.
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Bow-may is a hunter of the mountain folk, appointed with Wood-wise as companion on the road, and known as a bowman surer than most. She watches the betrothal of Gold-mane and the Sun-beam with a laugh that flushes her…

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STStone-faceFOFolk-mightGOGold-maneTBThe BrideSUSun-beamBOBow-may

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  • Other

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  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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