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Spitfire

A Demonland lord whose temper burns as hot as his name, he commands the siege of Owlswick and dismisses a ghost's warning as Witchland trickery.

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Also known as Lord Spitfire, Spitfire of Owlswick

First appearance: The Castle of Lord Juss

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Lord of Owlswick, present at the challenge and wrestling match.

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Spitfire of Owlswick leads his men through rain-soaked nights, visiting captains and setting guards with the discipline of a seasoned commander. When a toothless ancient appears in his camp to warn him of Thremnir's Heugh, Spitfire draws his sword and calls it an illusion sent by Witchland to shake his resolve. His hot-headed certainty and refusal to heed omens may prove either his greatest strength or his undoing.

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Major Demon and Witchland Lords
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Allies and Key Supporting Figures
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Corinius
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The Worm Ouroboros
Lord of Owlswick, present at the challenge and wrestling match.
The Castle of Lord Juss
Impetuous lord who nearly attacks the ambassador, restrained by Brandoch Daha; quaffs the wine cup in defiance.
King Gorice's Sending
Urges immediate action against the Witches; draws the lot to return to Demonland and raise a fleet, departing in discontent.
The First Expedition to Impland
Greets the returning lords at Lookinghaven; eager to set forth on the expedition; questions the reliability of Gro's book.
Salapanta Hills
Accompanies Juss and Brandoch Daha, discusses prophetic writings about the house of Gorice.
X: The Marchlands of the Moruna
Mocks Juss's caution and joins the lot-casting for the adventure.
XI: The Burg of Eshgrar Ogo
Present at the parley, supports Brandoch Daha's defiance, and participates in the defense of the burg.
The Murther of Gallandus by Corsus
Spitfire leads the Demon forces, marching from Galing to besiege Owlswick after the defeat of Corsus.
Thremnir’s Heugh
Besieges Owlswick, fights Corinius at Thremnir's Heugh, and is gravely wounded; later tended by Volle in a mountain corrie.
XXI: The Parley Before Krothering
Mentioned as having healed his wounds and gathering an army to relieve Krothering.
XXII: Aurwath and Switchwater
Mentioned as expected to lead forces; Mevrian sent him two hundred horse; his messenger brings word of plans.
Zora Rach Nam Psarrion
Waits with Brandoch Daha and a boat at the appointed spot to meet Juss and Goldry.
XXIX: The Fleet at Muelva
Dismisses the Witchland ships as easy to dispatch.
Queen Sophonisba in Galing
Falls silent at the feast, drums his fingers, and laments the absence of action and great enemies.

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