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Dridha-Varman

A character in a tale.

minor

Also known as Dridha - Varman

First appearance: xiv

Dridha-Varman shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The king of the country, who becomes separated from his attendants while hunting and discovers Kadali-Garbha.
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Dridha-Varman first appears in 0016 xiv.

In II: The king of the country, who becomes separated from his attendants while hunting and discovers Kadali-Garbha.

Later, in III: The king who is captivated by the woodcutter's daughter and proposes marriage.

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KAKadali-GarbhaMKMana KanakaTBThe BrahmanASAsoka-MalaTWThe WoodcutterDRDridha-Varman

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lizard and Cat Tales
  • Patience and Magical Beings
  • Diverse Tale Figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Putraka’s acquisition of flight and his subsequent decision to descend into the city mark the story’s dramatic…

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See Dridha-Varman in xiv