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The Fiddle

A minor character, possibly a musician or a personification.

minor

Also known as the Fiddle

First appearance: the roots of the mountains

The Fiddle shows up with force in The Ending of the Gate-Thing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Advises Iron-face to forgive and focus on the war, praising Face-of-god's leadership.
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Character Web

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STStone-faceIRIron-faceFOFork-beard of …FOFolk-mightDADallachTFThe Fiddle

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting and background figures
  • Major named characters

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Story tension across the book.

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

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