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Xerxes

A character who appears in the story and is part of the puzzles.

minor

First appearance: knot ix a serpent with corners

See Xerxes in knot ix a serpent with cornersBook page

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JEJane E.MIMimiBOBradshaw of th…DMDinah MiteABAlgernon BrayXEXerxes

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended puzzle participants
  • Core puzzle solvers

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Narrative arc

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

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

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