Short Fiction · Character
Salgath Trod
A councilman on a distant world where politics is a blood sport, he navigates intrigue with the careful tread of a man who knows one misstep means death.
supporting
Also known as Salgath, Trod, Councilman Salgath Trod
First appearance: ministry of disturbance
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Councilman who plans to surrender to the Paratime Police; sends away his servants and prepares for his potential death.
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rivalry · negative
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