The Water of the Wondrous Isles · Character
The Champions
A group of knights undertaking the quest from the Castle of the Quest.
minor
Also known as the Champions, Champions, X The Champions
First appearance: iv and now she meets the champions
The Champions's tie to Birdalone is one of the pressures that moves The Water of the Wondrous Isles—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The champions are gathered at the castle, preparing for their quest.
The Champions first appears in 0038 iv and now she meets the champions.
With Birdalone (friendship): The Champions are a group of knights who befriend and fight alongside Birdalone, showing loyalty and valor. With Birdalone (friendship): The Champions are a group of knights who befriend and fight alongside Birdalone, showing loyalty and valor.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Quest champions and minor characters
- Protagonist
- Birdalone's allies and mentors
+6 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Birdalone
friendship · positive
The Champions are a group of knights who befriend and fight alongside Birdalone, showing… How this plays out →
- Birdalone
friendship · positive
The Champions are a group of knights who befriend and fight alongside Birdalone, showing… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See The Champions in iv and now she meets the championsIn the story
The Champions appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Third Part: Of the Castle of the Quest
- VIII: In the Meanwhile of the Departing of the Champions, They Would Pleasure Birdalone with Feats of Arms and Games of Prowess
- I: Of Birdalone’s Grief; and of Leonard the Chaplain
- IV: Of Birdalone’s Faring Abroad
- I: Of Sir Leonard’s Trouble and the Coming of the Quest
Chapter companion notes
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See The Champions in iv and now she meets the champions