# Roland — The Sundering Flood character guide

> Roland in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0049-xlix-of-the-city-king-and-the-outland-king

## Who they are

A legendary figure mentioned in the tale.

## In the story

### [They Come to Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lvii-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.

### [Peaceful Days in the Castle of Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lviii-peaceful-days-in-the-castle-of-brookside)

One of the young squires who seeks Elfhild's company and speech.

### [LX: The Blue Knight Gathers Men and Departs from Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lx-the-blue-knight-gathers-men-and-departs-from-brookside)

Roland, one of the young squires, bears the wavy banner and shakes it loose as the company departs.

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