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Edric the Socman

A furious outlaw encountered in the woods.

minor

Also known as Socman, Edric

First appearance: IX: How Strange Things Befell in Minstead Wood

Edric the Socman shows up with force in How Alleyne Edricson Came Out Into the World. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Alleyne's elder brother, mentioned as having a fierce and rude nature, whom Alleyne intends to visit at Minstead.

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In How Alleyne Edricson Came Out Into the World: Alleyne's elder brother, mentioned as having a fierce and rude nature, whom Alleyne intends to visit at Minstead.

Later, in IX: How Strange Things Befell in Minstead Wood: Alleyne's elder brother, bitter about lost lands, attempts to force a woman into his house.

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How Alleyne Edricson Came Out Into the World
Alleyne's elder brother, mentioned as having a fierce and rude nature, whom Alleyne intends to visit at Minstead.
IX: How Strange Things Befell in Minstead Wood
Alleyne's elder brother, bitter about lost lands, attempts to force a woman into his house.
How a Young Shepherd Had a Perilous Flock
Mentioned as Alleyne's brother who stirs up strife in the county.
How Sir Nigel Wrote to Twynham Castle
Referred to as Alleyne's brother and the current holder of Minstead, which complicates Alleyne's prospects.
How Sir Nigel Took the Patch from His Eye
Reported dead, slain during the siege of Twynham Castle.

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