The Roots of the Mountains · Character
Bristler
A minor character, possibly a warrior or scout in the host.
minor
First appearance: the roots of the mountains
Bristler shows up with force in XI: Men Make Oath at Burgstead on the Holy Boar. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A man of the Shepherds; swears to follow up the ransackers of Penny-thumb and the slayers of Rusty.
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In XI: Men Make Oath at Burgstead on the Holy Boar: A man of the Shepherds; swears to follow up the ransackers of Penny-thumb and the slayers of Rusty. Later, in XV: Murder Amongst the Folk of the Woodlanders:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor unnamed warriors
- Major named characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Folk-might’s intern…
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- XI: Men Make Oath at Burgstead on the Holy Boar
- XV: Murder Amongst the Folk of the Woodlanders
- XIX: The Fair Woman Telleth Face-of-God of Her Kindred
- Of the Great Folk-Mote: Atonements Given, and Men Made Sackless
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