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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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STStone-faceTBThe BrideGOGold-maneBOBow-mayDADallachFOFolk-might

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  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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