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Gourval

A master of a ship or merchant encountered by the company.

minor

Also known as Master Gourval

First appearance: xv how the yellow cog sailed forth from lepe

Gourval first appears in 0016 xv how the yellow cog sailed forth from lepe.

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HJHordle JohnBSBlack Simon of…SDSieur de Cresp…SHSir Hugh Calve…GOGourval

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • White Company Members
  • Allied Commanders and Locals

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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