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Rusty

A minor character, likely a warrior or retainer in Burgdale.

minor

First appearance: the roots of the mountains

Rusty shows up with force in New Tidings in the Dale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A carle of Penny-thumb's household, slain while tracking the ransackers.
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In New Tidings in the Dale: A carle of Penny-thumb's household, slain while tracking the ransackers. Later, in Of the Great Folk-Mote: Atonements Given, and Men Made Sackless: The slain man for whom Folk-might pays a…

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Character Web

11 connections

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FOFolk-mightBRBristlerBOBow-mayPEPenny-thumbGOGold-maneRURusty

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor unnamed warriors
  • Major named characters
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Folk-might’s intern…

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