The Well at the World’s End · Character

Blaise

Ralph's elder brother, who becomes involved in the politics of Upmeads.

minor

Also known as Lord Blaise

First appearance: Book I: The Road Unto Love

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One of Ralph's elder brothers, present at his departure.

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With Ralph of Upmeads (family): Blaise is Ralph's older brother, who shares a bond of sibling affection and rivalry with him. With Ralph of Upmeads (family): Blaise is Ralph's older brother, who shares a bond of sibling…

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Upmeads family and foes
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Story tension across the book.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Book I: The Road Unto Love
One of Ralph's elder brothers, present at his departure.
The Sundering of the Ways
The eldest son, described as wise and prudent, who draws the straw sending him eastward with squire Richard the Red.
XII: Ralph Falleth in with Friends and Rideth to Whitwall
Ralph's eldest brother, clad in a black coat welted with gold, riding a grey palfrey; he shares news of his successful trading ventures and invites Ralph to ride with him to Whitwall.
XIII: Richard Talketh with Ralph Concerning the Well at the World’s End. Concerning Swevenham
Blaise is thriving as a chapman in Whitwall, bidden to the freedom of the city and a brother of the Faring-Knights.
XIV: Ralph Falleth in with Another Old Friend
Blaise is seen in his booth, talking with three honorable men of the Port, and nods to Ralph and Richard as men beneath him in dignity.
XVI: Of the Tales of Swevenham
Blaise offered Ralph lodging in his house, but Ralph declined to maintain his freedom for the quest.
XVII: Richard Bringeth Tidings of Departing
Ralph's brother, whom Richard serves; Ralph intends to bid him farewell before departing.
XVIII: Ralph Departeth from Whitwall with the Fellowship of Clement Chapman
Shows Ralph his house, gives him a purse of gold and an anlace, and bids him farewell with emotion.
XIII: They Come to Whitwall Again
Blaise is mentioned as alive, well, and wealthy in Whitwall, now a chief and Lord of the Porte.

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