# Redesman — The Roots of the Mountains character guide

> Redesman in The Roots of the Mountains by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** O Redesman

**First appearance:** 0001-the-roots-of-the-mountains

## Who they are

A counsellor and speaker at the folk-motes, offering advice and judgment.

## In the story

### [They Talk of Divers Matters in the Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/iii-they-talk-of-divers-matters-in-the-hall)

A minstrel who drinks a health to Face-of-god and the Bride, then sings a song to lighten the mood.

### [XXIX: They Bring the Runaways to Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxix-they-bring-the-runaways-to-burgstead)

Leads the minstrelsy and sings the song during the procession to the Gate.

### [LV: Departure from Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lv-departure-from-silverdale)

Leads the singing with his fiddle as the Host departs, weaving songs of remembrance and joy.

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