The White Company · Character
Abbot Berghersh
The stern abbot of the Abbey of St. Andrew's.
minor
Also known as the Abbot, the Abbot Berghersh
First appearance: How the Black Sheep Came Forth from the Fold
Abbot Berghersh shows up with force in How the Black Sheep Came Forth from the Fold. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Presides over the disciplinary hearing, a stern ascetic who has nearly crushed himself in crushing his passions.
Abbot Berghersh first appears in 0002 i how the black sheep came forth from the fold.
In How the Black Sheep Came Forth from the Fold: Presides over the disciplinary hearing, a stern ascetic who has nearly crushed himself in crushing his passions.
Later, in How Alleyne Edricson Came Out Into the World: The Abbot of Beaulieu who blesses Alleyne and quizzes him on his knowledge before his departure.
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