The Water of the Wondrous Isles · Character
The Priest
A priest at the Castle of the Quest who aids Birdalone's escape.
minor
Also known as the priest, the Priest
First appearance: i of birdalone s grief and of leonard the chaplain
The Priest shows up with force in Birdalone Comes to the Castle of the Quest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The chaplain of the castle who intercedes on Birdalone's behalf and later leads her out with provisions.
The Priest first appears in 0046 i of birdalone s grief and of leonard the chaplain.
In Birdalone Comes to the Castle of the Quest: The chaplain of the castle who intercedes on Birdalone's behalf and later leads her out with provisions.
Later, in II: Of Birdalone, and How She Rested the Night Through in a Bower Without the Castle of the Quest: The priest escorts Birdalone to the bower, advises her on how to meet the lords, and shows her kindness, though he is visibly troubled by his desire.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Quest champions and minor characters
- Birdalone's allies and mentors
- Protagonist
- Isle of the Young and the Old inhabitants
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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The Priest appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Birdalone Comes to the Castle of the Quest
- II: Of Birdalone, and How She Rested the Night Through in a Bower Without the Castle of the Quest
- How Birdalone Dight Her for Meeting the Champions of the Quest
- III: How They Follow the Slot of Birdalone and the Black Knight
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See The Priest in i of birdalone s grief and of leonard the chaplain