Can Such Things Be? · Character
Alvan Creede
A man who becomes involved in a mysterious and tragic event.
minor
Also known as Alvan, Creede
First appearance: the realm of the unreal
Alvan Creede's tie to Silas Deemer is one of the pressures that moves Can Such Things Be?—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A respected banker who witnesses the ghost and attempts to buy a jug of syrup, later confronted by his daughter's knowledge.
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With Silas Deemer (rivalry): Alvan Creede and Silas Deemer are enemies, locked in a bitter feud over a disputed inheritance. With Silas Deemer (rivalry): Alvan Creede and Silas Deemer are enemies, locked in a bitter…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious Tragedies
- Supernatural Accusations
- Protagonist
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- Silas Deemer
rivalry · negative
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- Silas Deemer
rivalry · negative
Alvan Creede and Silas Deemer are enemies, locked in a bitter feud over a disputed… How this plays out →
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