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My favorite character in all of the Narnian stories is King Loon of Arkenland.

This may seem odd, given that he is only a minor character,

and he only appears in one story, and only for a few scenes in the last third of it. Nevertheless,

his words, actions, and overall demeanor have had a profound impact on me,

one that only increases as I grow older. King Loon is described as, quote, the jolliest

fat apple-cheeked twinkling-eyed king you can imagine, end quote.

Elsewhere, he has identified as, quote, the kindest hearted of men, end quote.

Willing to let go of his anger toward the evil and bombastic Rabadash after Asland turns the

Kalerman Prince into a donkey.

Loon is a man under authority, gladly embracing the truth that the Kings under the law for it's the law that makes

him king has no more power to start away from thy crown than any century from his

post he has no pretensions of being the boss but willingly submits himself to a higher authority.

He is a master of propriety intact, able to model appropriate behavior in a wide array of situations.

He shows himself to be both a dignified king who gives

Erevis a stately bow and kind words of welcome and a man who is willing to get his

hands dirty cleaning the kennels of his hunting dogs. He is a valiant and capable warrior defeating and unwilling to execute traitors in cold blood, even those who would have gladly murdered

every male within his walls down to the baby that was born yesterday.

He is thick-skinned and stable, not prone to rage or fits.

Maintaining his composure and sense of decorum even when grossly

insulted by Rabadash in his court.

He even rebukes his lords for allowing themselves to be provoked and shaken by the

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