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the Old Ones

An ancient group with a minor role.

minor

Also known as The Old Ones

First appearance: asteroid of the damned

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Narrator and Ancient
  • Societal and Mystical
  • Diverse Minor Roles

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

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