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Black Anselm

A knight in the service of the Lord of Utterbol.

minor

Also known as Anselm

First appearance: xxxiii ralph is brought on the road towards utterbol

Black Anselm shows up with force in How Ralph Justed with the Aliens. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Black Anselm jousts against Ralph and is wounded in the shoulder.
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Black Anselm first appears in 0058 xxxiii ralph is brought on the road towards utterbol.

In How Ralph Justed with the Aliens: Black Anselm jousts against Ralph and is wounded in the shoulder.

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CCClement ChapmanAGAgathaRORalph of UpmeadsURUrsulaTLThe Lady of Ab…BABlack Anselm

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Utterbol and allies
  • Guides and mentors
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Lady’s suppressed desire for Ralph erupts into open, agit…

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