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The Red Knight

An antagonist knight associated with the Red Hold.

minor

Also known as the Red Knight, The Red Knight

First appearance: xii the knights and their fellows betake them to the assaulting of the red hold

The Red Knight shows up with force in II: Birdalone Learneth Lore of the Priest. Ten Days of Waiting Wear. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rumor reaches the castle that the Red Knight hath been hurt in some fray and keepeth his bed.
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The Red Knight first appears in 0074 xii the knights and their fellows betake them to the assaulting of the red hold.

In II: Birdalone Learneth Lore of the Priest. Ten Days of Waiting Wear: Rumor reaches the castle that the Red Knight hath been hurt in some fray and keepeth his bed.

Later, in XV: The Black Knight Brings Birdalone to the Bower in the Dale: Mentioned as the Black Knight's feared lord, who would punish or kill the Black Knight if displeased.

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BIBirdaloneATArthur the Bla…HTHugh the Green…HAHabundiaTOThomas of Estc…TRThe Red Knight

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  • Birdalone's allies and mentors
  • Protagonist
  • Quest champions and minor characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See The Red Knight in xii the knights and their fellows betake them to the assaulting of the red hold