The Water of the Wondrous Isles · Character

Sir Baudoin

The Golden Knight of the Quest, whose measured counsel tempers the Green Knight's fury when the champions plan their assault on the witch.

supporting

Also known as Sir Baudoin, Baudoin, the Golden Knight, Baudoin the Golden Knight, the tall Baudoin, Quoth Baudoin

First appearance: IV: And Now She Meets the Champions

As a supporting figure in The Water of the Wondrous Isles, Sir Baudoin is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Aurea's beloved, the Golden Knight, one of the three champions.

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Baudoin is one of the three champions bound to free their speech-friends from the Isle of Increase Unsought, and he speaks with the calm of a man who has thought through the cost of failure. When the Green Knight urges a straight beheading of the witch, Baudoin backs Birdalone's wiser rede: find the prisoners first, lest the secret of the prison-house die with their captor. His steadiness gives the quest its strategy, and his respect for Birdalone's judgment marks her as more than a rescued girl.

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Birdalone's allies and mentors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Aftermath
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Birdalone
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Sir Baudoin appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI: Atra Tells of How They Three Came Unto the Isle of Increase Unsought
Aurea's beloved, the Golden Knight, one of the three champions.
Birdalone Comes to the Castle of the Quest
The grizzled castellan who initially refuses entry but relents, allowing Birdalone to eat before sunset.
IV: And Now She Meets the Champions
The Golden Knight, eager for news of Aurea, touches Birdalone's gown and asks if Aurea is alive.
V: Birdalone Has True Tokens from the Champions of the Quest
The Golden Knight; tells the tale of giving Aurea a golden gown and receives the gown as a token.
How the Champions Would Do Birdalone to Be Clad Anew in the Castle of the Quest
The Golden Knight speaks first, explaining the Champions' failed attempts at the Quest and expressing belief in Birdalone's tale.
VII: Of Birdalone, How She Told the Champions All Her Tale
The Golden Knight; sober and older in demeanor; lays his hand on Birdalone's head and speaks of her suffering.
IX: Birdalone Cometh Before the Champions in Her New Array
The Golden Knight; swears on the cross to die for Birdalone if needed and declares her entrance like the sun.
X: The Champions Go Their Ways in the Sending Boat
Acknowledges Birdalone's wisdom and kisses her forehead like a father before boarding the boat.
The Fourth Part: Of the Days of Abiding
Sir Baudoin is one of the three champions, a wise and experienced knight who shares tales and guidance with Birdalone during the days of abiding.
II: Now Ask They of Birdalone, and Sir Leonard Speaks
Leads the landing, calms Arthur, and organizes the search for Birdalone.
IV: Of the Slaying of Friend and Foe
Slain by the Red Knight's axe stroke; his body is bound to a horse for the return journey.
IX: Hugh Tells the Story of the Quest's Ending
Baudoin interacts with the witch, initially wrathful but restrained by Arthur.
XI: Birdalone and the Black Squire Talk Together in the Hall of the Castle
His body is laid in earth in the chapel; his slaying is a source of grief and tension.

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