Steven Deschain
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Steven Deschain is a key character in Stephen King’s *The Dark Tower* series, serving as the gunslinging ruler of Gilead and a central figure in Roland Deschain’s lineage and backstory.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
character in The Dark Tower
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fictional character ⓘ gunslinger ⓘ king of Gilead ⓘ |
| allegiance |
Gilead
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line of Eld NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ancestorOf | Roland Deschain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass
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The Dark Tower series NERFINISHED ⓘ The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger NERFINISHED ⓘ The Dark Tower: The Little Sisters of Eluria (mentioned) NERFINISHED ⓘ The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole (mentioned) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | archetypal Arthurian king (thematic) ⓘ |
| child |
Cuthbert’s unnamed siblings (implied extended family connection)
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Roland Deschain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| citizenship | Gilead NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict | war against John Farson ⓘ |
| creator | Stephen King ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Gilead (overthrown) or its environs NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enemy |
John Farson
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Marten Broadcloak NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | Deschain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fatherOf | Roland Deschain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| genre |
dark fantasy
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western fantasy ⓘ |
| givenName | Steven NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | High Speech (in-universe) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| memberOf | line of Eld NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeRole |
background figure shaping Roland’s upbringing
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symbol of the old order of Gilead ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being Roland Deschain’s father
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ruling Gilead during its decline ⓘ |
| occupation |
gunslinger
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ruler of Gilead ⓘ |
| parent | line of Eld ancestors (unspecified in detail) ⓘ |
| personalityTrait |
duty-bound
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honorable ⓘ stern ⓘ |
| residence | Gilead NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | Mid-World NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Gabrielle Deschain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title |
Gunslinger of Gilead
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Lord of Gilead NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| universe | The Dark Tower universe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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