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St. Brandan

A legendary saint mentioned in the story's mythological framework.

minor

Also known as Brandan

First appearance: V

St. Brandan shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the discoverer of the fairy isle where the water-babies live.
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St. Brandan first appears in 0006 v.

In V: Mentioned as the discoverer of the fairy isle where the water-babies live.

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See St. Brandan in V
See St. Brandan in V