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Scrutator

A character who appears in the narrative and participates in the events.

minor

First appearance: answers to knot i

Scrutator shows up with force in Answers to Knot II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Scrutator sent a remonstrance about Knot I, claiming it was no problem at all, but the author refutes this.
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In Answers to Knot II: Scrutator sent a remonstrance about Knot I, claiming it was no problem at all, but the author refutes…

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See Scrutator in answers to knot i

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Relationship types

  • Other

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  • Extended puzzle participants
  • Core puzzle solvers

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Scrutator in answers to knot i
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