The Sundering Flood · Character

Master Nicholas

A master craftsman or merchant who employs Osberne.

minor

Also known as Nicholas, Spake Nicholas

First appearance: xxxix osberne gets him a new master

Master Nicholas shows up with force in XIX: The Winter Passes and Elfhild Tells of the Death of Her Kinswoman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rides back with hired folk and begins keeping good house at Wethermel.

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Secondary Dales Characters
Protagonist
Osberne's Inner Circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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XIX: The Winter Passes and Elfhild Tells of the Death of Her Kinswoman
Rides back with hired folk and begins keeping good house at Wethermel.
XX: Osberne Fares to Eastcheaping and Brings Gifts for Elfhild
Takes Osberne to Eastcheaping and accompanies him during the trip.
XXI: Warriors from Eastcheaping Ride Into the Dale
The goodman of Wethermel, who hangs back when the armed riders arrive, wary of peril.
XXIX: Osberne and His Men Return to Wethermel
Osberne's grandsire, who first meets and kisses him upon his return.
XXXVII: Osberne Takes Leave of Wethermel
Osberne's grandsire, who agrees to let Osberne's redes continue and welcomes Stephen as deputy.

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