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The Potter

A potter who outwits a devil or a tsar in a tale.

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Also known as Potter

First appearance: The Potter

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A clever and witty craftsman who outsmarts both the Tsar and a boyar through sharp bargaining.
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ITIván TsarévichTBThe BoyTWThe WitchTTThe Talking BirdSNSt. NicholasTPThe Potter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythical, magical, and human archetypes
  • Protagonist
  • Divine and mortal figures
  • Immortal villains and warrior women
  • Religious and clerical figures

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

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