The Water of the Wondrous Isles · Character
Arnold
A man who escorts Birdalone on part of her journey from Greenford.
minor
Also known as Arnold or Anselm, Arnold, the said Arnold
First appearance: I: Birdalone Rides to Greenford and There Takes Leave of Arnold and His Men
Arnold shows up with force in XIV: Birdalone Leaves the Castle of the Quest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Accompanies Birdalone from the castle, bearing money from Viridis and pledging himself as her servant.
Arnold first appears in 0078 i birdalone rides to greenford and there takes leave of arnold and his men.
In XIV: Birdalone Leaves the Castle of the Quest: Accompanies Birdalone from the castle, bearing money from Viridis and pledging himself as her servant.
Later, in I: Birdalone Rides to Greenford and There Takes Leave of Arnold and His Men: Arnold escorts Birdalone to Greenford and is sent back by her the next morning, receiving a ring as a token of her gratitude.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Quest champions and minor characters
- Birdalone's allies and mentors
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- XIV: Birdalone Leaves the Castle of the Quest
- I: Birdalone Rides to Greenford and There Takes Leave of Arnold and His Men
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