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Thomas of Estcliffe

A knight mentioned among the champions of the quest.

minor

Also known as Thomas, Sir Thomas of Estcliffe, Sir Thomas

First appearance: iv and now she meets the champions

Thomas of Estcliffe shows up with force in IV: Of the Slaying of Friend and Foe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His severed head is hung around Birdalone's neck; he was the Red Knight's captain and had tried to rescue her.
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Thomas of Estcliffe first appears in 0038 iv and now she meets the champions.

In IV: Of the Slaying of Friend and Foe: His severed head is hung around Birdalone's neck; he was the Red Knight's captain and had tried to rescue her.

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ATArthur the Bla…TRThe Red KnightTBThe Black KnightHAHabundiaBIBirdaloneTOThomas of Estcliffe

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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