The Roots of the Mountains · Character

Crow

A kinsman and messenger, often bearing tidings between the kindreds.

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Also known as Kinsman Crow, Kinsman

First appearance: the roots of the mountains

Crow shows up with force in XLIX: Dallach Fareth to Rosedale: Crow Telleth of His Errand: The Kindreds Eat Their Meat in Silverdale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reports to Face-of-god on the clearing of houses, the rescue of thralls, and the slaughter of captives by the Dusky Men.

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In XLIX: Dallach Fareth to Rosedale: Crow Telleth of His Errand: The Kindreds Eat Their Meat in Silverdale: Reports to Face-of-god on the clearing of houses, the rescue of thralls, and the slaughter of captives by the…

Later, in LIX: The Behest of Face-of-God to the Bride Accomplished: A Motestead Appointed for the Three Folks, to Wit, the Men of Burgdale, the Shepherds, and the Children of the Wolf: Delivers Folk-might's message to Bow-may and is sent as messenger to Face-of-god.

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XLIX: Dallach Fareth to Rosedale: Crow Telleth of His Errand: The Kindreds Eat Their Meat in Silverdale
Reports to Face-of-god on the clearing of houses, the rescue of thralls, and the slaughter of captives by the Dusky Men.
LIX: The Behest of Face-of-God to the Bride Accomplished: A Motestead Appointed for the Three Folks, to Wit, the Men of Burgdale, the Shepherds, and the Children of the Wolf
Delivers Folk-might's message to Bow-may and is sent as messenger to Face-of-god.

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