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Character
the dwarf
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A dwarf from Ponchelvert, he was the town-selected penitent crucified on a cross with a crown of thorns. He believed this sacrifice to appease God and remove the pestilence was the one thing he could do as well as anyone else, screaming with frustrated tears that he wanted to save his town.
Actions
- Nodded at a bucket of water when the cart approached, indicating he wanted a drink · revealed ch.18
- Explained that the Penitents require towns to crucify someone for three days to appease God and remove the pestilence · revealed ch.18
- Prayed silently, reciting a Latin penitential prayer · revealed ch.18
- Kicked at Thomas when untied, rocking the cross and tipping the ladder · revealed ch.18
- Screamed 'I want to save my town!' with tears of frustration when Thomas hauled him down · revealed ch.18
Status
- Was crucified (tied) on a cross with a crown of thorns in Ponchelvert as a town-selected penitent · revealed ch.18
- Believed crucifixion was the one thing he could do as well as anyone else, since he couldn't plow or build · revealed ch.18
Nothing has been revealed about the dwarf yet at this point in the book.
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