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Young Roots

A local boy at Bladesover.

minor

Also known as Roots

First appearance: i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society

Young Roots shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A schoolmate who brought a revolver and cartridges, leading to a wild adventure with the pistol.
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  • Bladesover Aristocracy

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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