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Satan

The devil, invoked in black masses and occult discussions.

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First appearance: i

Satan shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of Gilles de Rais's belief in the Devil and alchemical pacts.
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Character Web

13 connections

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GDGilles de RaisDUDurtalDHDes HermiesCACarhaixGÉGévingeySASatan

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Occult and Satanic Figures
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Durtal decisiv…

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