Characters in World Without End

Caris

A strong-willed merchant's daughter who turns to healing and becomes a leader in the town's struggle for self-governance.

Merthin

A gifted young builder and architect with ambitions to raise great works in Kingsbridge.

Gwenda

A peasant woman from Wigleigh whose hard choices drive much of the story.

Godwyn

Caris's cousin, a monk who rises to Sacrist and later Prior and opposes the townspeople.

Wulfric (Kingsbridge)

Gwenda's husband, a handsome peasant who fights for his family's land.

Philemon (Kingsbridge)

Gwenda's ambitious brother, who seeks power within the church.

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