Character guide

Norman of Torn

major

Also known as Sir Norman of Torn, Norman, Torn, the Devil of Torn, Devil of Torn, the Outlaw of Torn

The protagonist, a mysterious outlaw raised in the forest who becomes a knight.

Bertrade de Montfort

major

Also known as Lady Bertrade de Montfort, Bertrade of Montfort, Lady Bertrade

A noble lady and love interest, caught between family loyalty and her heart.

De Vac

supporting

Also known as the terrible De Vac, Sir Jules de Vac, Jules de Vac

A ruthless knight and antagonist who opposes Norman.

Joan de Tany

supporting

Also known as de Tany, Joan, Tany

A spirited noblewoman involved in the intrigues of the court.

Simon de Montfort

supporting

Also known as De Montfort, the hated De Montfort, the wily Simon de Montfort

The powerful Earl of Leicester and leader of the baronial rebellion.

Peter of Colfax

supporting

Also known as Peter, Colfax

A loyal friend and companion to Norman of Torn.

Father Claude

supporting

Also known as the good Father Claude, Father

A kind priest who serves as a mentor and father figure to Norman.

Roger de Condé

supporting

Also known as Roger, De Condé

A nobleman and ally, often involved in courtly affairs.

Henry III

supporting

Also known as King Henry, Henry

The King of England, struggling to maintain power against the barons.

Shandy

supporting

Also known as Red Shandy

A rough but loyal outlaw follower of Norman.

Mary de Stutevill

minor

Also known as Mary, Stutevill, Lady Mary

A gentle noblewoman and friend to Bertrade.

Richard de Tany

minor

Also known as Richard, De Tany

A knight and member of the de Tany family.

Paul of Merely

minor

Also known as Paul

A knight loyal to Simon de Montfort.

Roger Leybourn

minor

Also known as Sir Roger, Leybourn, Roger de Leybourn

A knight and ally of the de Montfort faction.

Prince Edward

minor

Also known as the young Prince Edward, Prince Edward of England, Edward

The son of King Henry III, later Edward I.

Henry de Montfort

minor

Also known as Henry

Son of Simon de Montfort, a young nobleman.

Lady Maud

minor

Also known as the Lady Maud

A noblewoman at court, possibly a relative of the de Montforts.

Prince Philip

minor

Also known as Philip of France, Philip

A French prince involved in diplomatic intrigue.

Earl of Leicester

minor

Also known as Leicester, My Lord Earl of Leicester

Another title for Simon de Montfort, used in formal contexts.

Sir Peter

minor

A knight, possibly distinct from Peter of Colfax.

Eleanor

minor

Also known as Princess Eleanor, the Princess Eleanor

A princess of England, sister of Henry III.

John Flory

minor

Also known as Flory, John

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.

Spizo the Spaniard

minor

Also known as Spizo

A foreign mercenary or knight in the service of de Montfort.

John de Fulm

minor

Also known as John, De Fulm

A minor nobleman or knight.

Beauchamp

minor

A nobleman, possibly a supporter of the king.

Guy

minor

A minor character, perhaps a soldier or attendant.

Old Brus

minor

Also known as Brus

An elderly servant or retainer.

Sir John de Stutevill

minor

Also known as John, Sir John

A knight, father of Mary de Stutevill.

Til

minor

Also known as old Til

An old servant or peasant loyal to Norman.

Earl of Buckingham

minor

Also known as Buckingham, the Earl of Buckingham

A nobleman at the English court.

Claudia Leybourn

minor

Also known as Leybourn

A female relative of Roger Leybourn.

Greystoke

minor

A minor nobleman or knight.

Edwild the Serf

minor

Also known as Edwild

A serf who aids Norman or the outlaws.

One Eye Kanty

minor

A one-eyed outlaw in Norman's band.

Sir John Mandecote

minor

Also known as John, Mandecote

A knight, possibly a minor antagonist.

Lady de Tany

minor

Also known as the Lady de Tany

Mother or wife of Richard de Tany.

Isaac the Jew

minor

Also known as Isaac

A Jewish moneylender or merchant.

Sir Mortimer

minor

A knight, possibly a minor ally or foe.

James Flory

minor

Also known as James

A relative of John Flory.

Pensilo

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.

Giles

minor

A minor character, perhaps a servant.