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Sir James Eglamore is a sports teacher in the Court and Katerina Donlan's 'Uncle Jimmy', although he is not, in fact, related to her but is a close friend of her parents (in fact, she used to have a childish crush on him). He has been knighted by the Queen of England and is the current Protector of the Court.

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Eglamore in Full Protector Garb

Eglamore succeeds the previous Protector of the Court and his mentor, Sir Thorn. He's known to enjoy sword-fighting; he teaches it and is evidently known as a dragon slayer, although he claims this is only an official title ("dragons don't need slaying much these days). In addition to this he was friends with Sivo, a Rogat Orjak, before Sivo's body was possessed by Reynardine.

History[]

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Jones and James leaving for Gunnerkrigg Court

James Eglamore was first brought to Gunnerkrigg Court as a small boy by Jones. He was told that it would be his new home, though his parents would be able to visit him often. Several years later, when James was in his 7th year; he met Donald Donlan for the first time as Jones introduced the two boys. Sometime later, he, along with his friends Anthony Carver, Anja, Brinnie, Donald, and Surma Stibnite are seen taking a group photo together. He later gets into a fight with Hyland after the other boy insults Surma greatly, almost calling her a heavy profanity. He is then brought to the office of the current games teacher where he is reprimanded for losing his temper, however he is not punished but instead given an opportunity to learn about what is is like to be a protector of the court. Sometime later he starts dating Surma. Later on, he leaves for Dragon Slayer training, however his relationship with Surma begins to fall apart. He is visited by Jones during this time. When he returns, he discovers that Surma has fallen in love with Anthony Carver and is comforted by Jones.

About 12 years later, he is shown to be a Games teacher at the court.

Relationships[]

Jones[]

Jones has been a constant companion to James ever since she brought him to the Court, and has stated that she will be a friend to him for the rest of his life, as she has done with many others.

Surma[]

It is also known that he was previously in a relationship with Surma; this leads him to have an estranged relationship with Surma’s daughter Antimony Carver. Their romantic relationship ended when Surma felt that James was away too often at training.

References throughout the comic, such as Eglamore retaining a pen knife given to him by Surma, suggest that he retains strong feelings of affection towards Surma.

Anthony[]

Put simply: James hates Anthony. Even as children, James was put off by Tony's peculiar, standoffish behavior. Once he learned the Surma had left him for Tony, he grew to hate him. James also learns to despise Anthony’s treatment of his and Surma’s daughter and his being deeply involved in Court affairs. The animosity appears to be one-sided, as Tony has shown neither ill will nor warmth towards him.

Idra O'Kerrigan[]

Sir James began hosting Idra at his home once she was discovered in the Court. It was implied in chapter 76 and in the character poll that they are now in a relationship.

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • There is a traditional folk song called "Sir Eglamore" that is about a knight fighting a dragon (a la Eglamore and Reynardine in Sivo's body). Kate Rusby, who is credited by Tom Siddell as the inspiration for the way he imagines Annie Carver's accent to be sings a version of this song as well as a song called Annan Waters.
  • Running Gag: Pages on which Eglamore appear often have an author's comment which helpfully inform the reader that the man in the pictures is Eglamore - "that guy".

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