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Plinius

Minor character, possibly a scientist or associate.

minor

Also known as Mr. Plinius

First appearance: i

Plinius shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Appears in Prokop's dream, listening to his rambling about power and explosives.
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In III: Appears in Prokop's dream, listening to his rambling about power and…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Exotic and Peripheral Figures
  • Central Intrigue and Power
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Prokop’s emotional peak is the violent collision between his declared resignation (“It’s the end”) and his inv…

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See Plinius in i
See Plinius in III