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Rycroft ‘Philo’ Philostrate
A former inspector and half-Fae man trapped inside the Row. He is torn between public action and protecting the people close to him.
ClearStory · PRIME VIDEO · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 9
CARNIVALROW
Battle Lines
The setup
The New Dawn prepares simultaneous political and violent pressure on The Burgue. Philo plans a trap for the Sparas, but Vignette has accepted leadership of the Black Raven.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
12 peopleThe only names you need
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Vignette Stonemoss
A Fae resistance fighter now committed to the Black Raven and to helping the Row survive.
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Tourmaline Larou
Vignette’s closest friend. She has inherited frightening visions and powers from the dead Haruspex.
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Darius Sykes
Philo’s loyal friend, whose Marrok condition turns him into a dangerous wolf-like creature.
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Imogen Spurnrose
A human woman travelling with Agreus after rejecting Burgue society and her controlling brother.
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Agreus Astrayon
A wealthy faun who fled The Burgue with Imogen and now faces suspicion from every political side.
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Leonora
The faun leader of the revolutionary New Dawn movement in Ragusa.
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Kastor
A senior New Dawn organiser assigned to watch Imogen and Agreus.
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Major Mikulas Vir
A Pact officer negotiating an arms deal with The Burgue while concealing his true purpose.
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Runyan Millworthy
Jonah’s former adviser, now trying to prevent war and improve conditions on Carnival Row.
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Sergeant Dombey
A deeply prejudiced police officer whose authority and loyalties are repeatedly tested.
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Kaine
A committed Black Raven fighter who becomes closely involved with Vignette.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals Episode 9.
Content note: Violence, prejudice, political oppression, illness, strong language, bombing, mutilation and hostage threats.
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