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Santiago

A young man who appears in the Navajo country.

minor

First appearance: iii spring in the navajo country

Santiago shows up with force in II: Hidden Water. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The saint depicted as a fierce equestrian figure in the household, identified as the name saint of Benito's grandson and the saint of horses.
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Santiago first appears in 0028 iii spring in the navajo country.

In II: Hidden Water: The saint depicted as a fierce equestrian figure in the household, identified as the name saint of Benito's grandson and the saint of horses.

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BOBoyd O'ReillyBJBishop Jean Ma…FJFather Joseph …RARamón ArmajilloBEBenitoSASantiago

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Traveling assistants and clergy
  • Central clergy and allies
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Santiago in iii spring in the navajo country
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