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Durzi

A Druze character, possibly a local elder or fighter.

minor

Also known as the old Durzi, Durzi A Druze

First appearance: vi

Durzi shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An old Drûze sheykh with a fine black stallion, admired by Saïd and Selìm.
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Character Web

13 connections

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STSaïd the Fishe…SESelìmTTThe TurksAEAli ebn MahmudTSThe servantDUDurzi

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Communal and factional forces
  • Protagonist
  • Core household and emotional ties
  • Local merchants and officials

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Ferideh’s desperate plea marks the emotional peak of her manipulation, as she weaponizes her vulnerability and…

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See Durzi in vi
See Durzi in XII