The Roots of the Mountains · Character
Red-coat of Waterless
A man from Waterless, likely a warrior or messenger.
minor
Also known as Waterless, Red - coat of Waterless
First appearance: the roots of the mountains
Red-coat of Waterless shows up with force in Of the Gate-Thing at Burgstead. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives late to the Thing, asking for the tidings that prompted the summons.
Red-coat of Waterless first appears in 0001 the roots of the mountains.
In Of the Gate-Thing at Burgstead: Arrives late to the Thing, asking for the tidings that prompted the summons.
Later, in The Ending of the Gate-Thing: Helps restrain Iron-face after he draws his sword.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Red-coat of Waterless appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Of the Gate-Thing at Burgstead
- The Ending of the Gate-Thing
- XXVII: Face-of-God Leadeth a Band Through the Wood
Chapter companion notes
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