The Roots of the Mountains · Character

Dallach

A Silverdale man whose hard-won tidings of victory travel ahead of the returning Host, carrying word of battle and slaughter to the waiting Dales.

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Also known as this Dallach, Silverdalers Dallach, Howbeit Dallach

First appearance: the roots of the mountains

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The man in the scarlet kirtle who ambushes Face-of-god; he is the brother of the woman and later reconciles with Face-of-god.

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Dallach belongs to Silverdale, the far country whose battles and losses shadow the Dalesmen's own war, and his messages knit the two peoples' fates together. He is the bringer of news rather than a wielder of the blade in the passages we see, and the joy his tidings kindle in the warriors shows how much hangs on his words. Because his reports reach Burgstead before the Host itself, he shapes how the Dale receives its returning fighters, making him a quiet hinge between distant strife and homecoming.

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Face-of-God Falls in with Menfolk on the Mountain
The man in the scarlet kirtle who ambushes Face-of-god; he is the brother of the woman and later reconciles with Face-of-god.
XXVII: Face-of-God Leadeth a Band Through the Wood
A runaway thrall from Rosedale who provides crucial intelligence about the Dusky Men's plans and the history of Silverdale.
XXVIII: The Men of Burgdale Meet the Runaways
Guides the party, leaves to find more runaways, and advises caution about fires.
XXIX: They Bring the Runaways to Burgstead
Brought by Face-of-god into the Hall; seated on the dais as a guest.
Hall-Face Goeth Toward Rosedale
Agrees to guide Hall-face into the wood, is wounded in the fighting but fights valiantly, and is given a new sword named Thicket-clearer by Iron-face.
XXXII: The Men of Shadowy Vale Come to the Spring Market at Burgstead
Still weak from his wounds, he sits on a bench by the House of the Face, watching the fair with pleasure.
XLIII: Face-of-God Looketh on Silverdale: The Bowmen’s Battle
Accompanies Folk-might and Face-of-god to view Silverdale.
XLVII: The Kindreds Win the Mote-House
Among the delivered thralls entering the Hall, though hurt in the battle.
XLIX: Dallach Fareth to Rosedale: Crow Telleth of His Errand: The Kindreds Eat Their Meat in Silverdale
Returns with thralls bearing ladders, requests permission to lead a force to Rosedale to pursue the fleeing Dusky Men and set order among his people.
Tidings of Dallach: A Folk-Mote in Silverdale
Becomes Alderman of Rosedale after slaying many runaways and subduing the Dale.
How the Host Came Home Again
Welcomes the Host in Rosedale, asks for a score of men to help govern the newly freed folk, and gives gifts to the departing Host.

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