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Lord of GrimmauLord of Grimmau — An elderly castle lord who objects to a minstrel’s song.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 186 / PDF p. 194 Minstrel visiting the lord of GrimmauMinstrel visiting the lord of Grimmau — A traveling singer who approaches a feared castle and challenges its lord with songs.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 185 / PDF p. 193 Priest in the minstrel’s song at GrimmauPriest in the minstrel’s song at Grimmau — A priest who defeats a shadow creature and seeks to reform it.Mentionedfirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 187 / PDF p. 195 Shadow creature reformed in the minstrel’s songShadow creature reformed in the minstrel’s song — A creature that is spared by a priest and set to fight other fiends.Mentionedfirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 187 / PDF p. 195 Young man who warns the minstrel about GrimmauYoung man who warns the minstrel about Grimmau — A villager who offers a traveling singer shelter and fears for his companion.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 185 / PDF p. 193 Young woman who fears the minstrel’s gazeYoung woman who fears the minstrel’s gaze — A villager who reacts fearfully when a traveling singer approaches Grimmau.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 185 / PDF p. 193

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Pictures in the Fire (2018 first printing), pp. 185–187.Later publication / editionAuthority basis: Editorially mediated witness · Treatment: Unknown / not yet reviewed

Pictures in the Fire (2018 first printing), pp. 185–187.

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Pictures in the FireREH Foundation PressJune 2018↗