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Not all players, aka characters, in a story, need be human. They need only play their part — but also, I would maintain and aver, feel real in their role.

I believe that Peta, an Aralorni Hill horse that appears in Daughter of Blood, fulfils that function, albeit in a modest way, hence today’s post. 😀

For those who may not know the drill, the “Meet the Minor Players” features the minor (or sometimes—as today—“much more minor” 😉 ) characters in The Wall Of Night series because:

“I think it’s the presence of the smaller characters that “makes” a story, creating texture around the main points of view.”

~ Helen Lowe (from my Legend Award Finalist’s Interview, 2013)

Now, let’s meet Peta!

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Peta: an Aralorni Hill horse, companion-in-adventure to Raven*, a Southern Realms hedge knight

Peta, Raven’s mare, tossed up her head, but he spoke a quiet word and she steadied. Hani pricked her ears forward, and then both horses followed Raven through the gate. Malian waited until the mares’ tails had swished clear before following, letting the opening close as soon as she stood on the foothill side. The imprint of the stable lingered briefly against the darkness, and then there was just the pine grove, with the wind sighing down from the high peaks, bringing the chill of snow.

~ from © Daughter of Blood, The Wall Of Night Book Three – Chapter 15, The Night Fair
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* Raven is not a minor character. Or is that a definitely not? If ya know, then ya know...