The Water of the Wondrous Isles · Character
The Sergeant
A sergeant at the Castle of the Quest who interacts with Birdalone.
minor
Also known as the sergeant, The sergeant
First appearance: iii now would birdalone ride abroad
The Sergeant'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.
A keen tracker and woodsman who guides the champions through the Black Valley and the mountain pass, sharing tales and advice.
The Sergeant first appears in 0048 iii now would birdalone ride abroad.
With Birdalone (professional): The Sergeant serves as a military leader and protector for Birdalone, following her commands with discipline. With Arthur the Black Squire (professional): Arthur and the Sergeant have a professional military relationship, coordinating efforts in battle and protection. With Birdalone (professional): The Sergeant serves as a military leader and protector for Birdalone, following her commands with discipline.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Birdalone's allies and mentors
- Protagonist
- Quest champions and minor characters
- Isle of the Young and the Old inhabitants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Birdalone
professional · positive
The Sergeant serves as a military leader and protector for Birdalone, following her… How this plays out →
- Arthur the Black Squire
professional · positive
- Birdalone
professional · positive
The Sergeant serves as a military leader and protector for Birdalone, following her… How this plays out →
- Arthur the Black Squire
professional · positive
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