Character guide

Ralph of Upmeads

major

Also known as Lord Ralph, Sir Ralph, Ralph Motherson, King Ralph

Youngest son of King Peter, who sets out on a quest for the Well at the World's End.

Ursula

major

Also known as Dorothea, Lady Ursula, the Lady of Abundance, Sweetling

Ralph's beloved companion and wife, who shares his quest for the Well.

Richard the Red

supporting

Also known as Richard, Swevenham, Master Richard, Old Richard

Ralph's loyal squire and friend from Swevenham, who aids him on his journey.

Roger

supporting

Also known as Roger of the Ropewalk, Lord Roger

A ropemaker and later a lord, who becomes a companion to Ralph.

Clement Chapman

supporting

Also known as Master Clement, Clement, the Chapman

A merchant who leads a fellowship and guides Ralph through the mountains.

Bull Shockhead

supporting

Also known as Bull, Bull Nosy, Nosy

A fierce warrior who becomes Lord of Utterbol and ally to Ralph.

The Lady of Abundance

supporting

Also known as the Lady, Lady, The Lady

Mysterious lady of the Castle of Abundance who loves Ralph and tells her tragic tale.

King Peter

supporting

Also known as King Peter of Upmeads, Peter

Ralph's father, the aging king of Upmeads.

Dame Katherine

supporting

Also known as Katherine, the Dame

Ralph's gossip and confidante, who gives him a pair of beads.

Redhead

supporting

A loyal servant and friend of Ralph, who keeps tryst and aids in battles.

The Sage of Swevenham

supporting

Also known as David the Sage, old David, the Sage

A wise old man who teaches Ralph and Ursula lore about the Well.

Otter

minor

Also known as Captain Otter

A captain and friend who helps Ralph in the wilderness.

Blaise

minor

Also known as Lord Blaise

Ralph's elder brother, who becomes involved in the politics of Upmeads.

Hugh

minor

Also known as Lord Hugh

Another of Ralph's brothers, who rides with him.

Agatha

minor

A woman from Vale Turris who becomes involved with Redhead.

Morfinn the Unmanned

minor

Also known as Morfinn

A cruel lord of Utterbol who opposes Ralph.

The Lord of Utterbol

minor

Also known as Utterbol

Ruler of Utterbol who captures and later frees Ralph.

Stephen a-Hurst

minor

Also known as Stephen

A knight and companion of Ralph's from Upmeads.

Nicholas Longshanks

minor

Also known as Nicholas, old Nicholas

An old servant of the Upmeads household.

Dame Joyce

minor

Also known as Joyce

A woman of the household at Upmeads.

Mick Hangman

minor

Also known as Michael, Michael-a-dale

A minstrel and friend of Ralph's.

Geoffrey the Minstrel

minor

Also known as Geoffrey, old Geoffrey

A minstrel who entertains at Upmeads.

Walter the Black

minor

Also known as Walter, Earl hight Walter the Black

An earl who fights against Ralph's forces.

Oliver

minor

Also known as Old Oliver

An old knight of Upmeads.

Giles

minor

Also known as old Giles

An old retainer of Upmeads.

The Abbot of Higham

minor

Also known as Higham, Abbot

Abbot of St. Mary's at Higham who hosts Ralph.

Lancelot Longtongue

minor

Also known as Launcelot Longtongue

A gossipy character at the Burg of the Four Friths.

Greasy Wat

minor

Also known as Wat

A rough man encountered in the wilderness.

The Prior

minor

Also known as holy Prior

A prior who gives counsel to Ralph.

Black Anselm

minor

Also known as Anselm

A knight in the service of the Lord of Utterbol.

Gandolf of the Bear

minor

Also known as Gandolf

A knight who appears at the folkmote.

The Baron of Sunway

minor

Also known as Sunway

A baron who fights in the battle for Upmeads.

Silverfax

minor

Ralph's horse, mentioned by name.

The Queen of Goldburg

minor

Ruler of Goldburg who aids Ralph and Ursula.

The King of Cheaping Knowe

minor

King of Cheaping Knowe who meets Ralph.