The Roots of the Mountains · Character
Folk-might
A chieftain of the Wolf people, called the Sickle, whose fierce leadership and warrior's name mark him as one of the host's most redoubtable captains.
supporting
Also known as Folk - might, Folk, the Sickle
First appearance: the roots of the mountains
As a supporting figure in The Roots of the Mountains, Folk-might is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as the Friend's brother who went with Stone-wolf to the Cities of the Plain.
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Folk-might belongs to the Wolf kindred, a people whose fierceness is proverbial among the Dalesmen, and his byname the Sickle suggests a reaper in battle. He moves among the chieftains as a peer of Face-of-god and the…
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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- Of Burgstead and Its Folk and Its Neighbours
- XIX: The Fair Woman Telleth Face-of-God of Her Kindred
- XX: Those Two Together Hold the Ring of the Earth-God
- XXXII: The Men of Shadowy Vale Come to the Spring Market at Burgstead
- The Alderman Gives Gifts to Them of Shadowy Vale
- XXXIV: The Chieftains Take Counsel in the Hall of the Face
- Folk-Might Speaketh with the Bride
- Of the Folk-Mote of the Dalesmen, the Shepherd-Folk, and the Woodland Carles: The Banner of the Wolf Displayed
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