King Richard's cousin and Robin's love interest who aids the outlaws and resists forced marriage.
Peter's final request connects Robin to Marian and drives the protection plot.
Mortally wounded, Peter makes Robin swear to protect Marian, explicitly identifying her as his sister.
Their romance develops alongside the struggle against the Sheriff.
Robin tells Marian of Peter's death, later receives her aid, and the plot states that they fall in love.
The Sheriff attempts to use Marian's royal connection to legitimize his power.
The Sheriff threatens prisoners and their families, forcing Marian to agree to marriage because she has royal blood.
The Bishop's betrayal removes Marian's protection and accelerates the forced marriage.
The plot explicitly states that Marian is betrayed by the Bishop and taken prisoner.
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