The Wolf-Leader · Character

Baron de Vauparfond

A young nobleman whose pursuit of Agnelette sets him on a collision course with the wolf-leader Thibault, turning courtship into a war waged across the forest.

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Also known as Raoul, Raoul de Vauparfond, Monsieur Raoul, Monsieur de Vauparfond, the Baron Raoul, my fine Sir Raoul

First appearance: The Lord of Vauparfond

As a supporting figure in The Wolf-Leader, Baron de Vauparfond is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the one who gave permission to tell the tale when the narrator turns fifteen.

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Baron de Vauparfond first appears in 0025 xv the lord of vauparfond.

In IX: Mentioned as the one who gave permission to tell the tale when the narrator turns fifteen.

Later, in I: The Grand Master of His Highness' Wolf Hounds: The Seigneur Jean, Baron of Vez, is introduced as a hardy sportsman and chief wolf-hunter, obsessed with the chase and frustrated by the elusive black wolf.

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Nobility and outsiders
Supernatural and village allies
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Companions and the wolf

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Mentioned as the one who gave permission to tell the tale when the narrator turns fifteen.
I: The Grand Master of His Highness' Wolf Hounds
The Seigneur Jean, Baron of Vez, is introduced as a hardy sportsman and chief wolf-hunter, obsessed with the chase and frustrated by the elusive black wolf.
II: The Seigneur Jean and the Sabot-Maker
Leads the hunt, becomes enraged at the check, and shoots Thibault out of the tree.
III: Agnelette
The Lord of Vez who punishes Thibault for poaching and perjury, but shows a softer side when Agnelette pleads for mercy.
IV: The Black Wolf
Hunts the black wolf the next day, leading the chase near Thibault's hut.
V: The Pact with Satan
The target of Thibault's first wish, he is found seemingly dead after a hunting accident but is revived with a remedy made from Thibault's goat.
IX: The Wolf-Leader
His hunting horn is heard in the forest, and his pack is compared to Thibault's wolves.
XIII: Where It Is Demonstrated That a Woman Never Speaks More Eloquently Than When She Holds Her Tongue
The Baron coolly explains Suzanne's faint to the Bailiff, threatens Thibault, and warns him about his reputation for witchcraft.
The Lord of Vauparfond
The lord whose position Thibault envies. He passes Thibault on the road, striking him with his whip, which triggers the apparent fulfillment of Thibault's wish.
My Lady's Lady
The Baron is thrown from his horse and rendered unconscious. His spirit is displaced into Thibault's body, which lies in the peasant's hut, while Thibault inhabits his form.
Death and Resurrection
The identity Thibault has assumed; his body is dying, and his death marks the end of the 24-hour transformation.
XIX: The Dead and the Living
Lies dead in the priest's house; his death is confirmed by Thibault and mourned by the Countess.
The Genius of Evil
The Baron is the target of Thibault's revenge, with his farms and livestock being attacked by Thibault and his wolf pack.
XXIII: The Anniversary
Driven by his obsession to kill the black wolf, he orders his hounds to be unleashed for a nighttime hunt, despite the risks.
Hunting Down the Werewolf
He leads the hunt, riding at the head of his huntsmen and dogs.

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