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Bob

An elderly former slave or local storyteller.

minor

Also known as Mah gran ’ pappy Bob

First appearance: x into the swamp

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LELetty-LouSRSir Roderick d…VRVal RalestoneSTSam TwoMRMiles RalestoneBOBob

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  • Extended Lore & Locals
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Val reaches his emotional and psychological peak as he confronts the terrifying power of the rising flood, rea…

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