The Sundering Flood · Character
Roland
A legendary figure mentioned in the tale.
minor
First appearance: xlix of the city king and the outland king
Roland shows up with force in They Come to Brookside. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of Sir Mark's squires, a slim and goodly youth who greets his lord joyfully and is struck by the Maiden's beauty.
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In They Come to Brookside: One of Sir Mark's squires, a slim and goodly youth who greets his lord joyfully and is struck by the Maiden's beauty. Later, in Peaceful Days in the Castle of Brookside: One of the young…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secondary Dales Characters
- Osberne's Inner Circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Osberne reaches his emotional and psychological nadir, standing mo…
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Roland appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- They Come to Brookside
- Peaceful Days in the Castle of Brookside
- LX: The Blue Knight Gathers Men and Departs from Brookside
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