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Bristler

A minor character, possibly a warrior or scout in the host.

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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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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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