The Roots of the Mountains · Character
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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor unnamed warriors
- Major named characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- 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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