Short Fiction · Character

Verkan Vall

A Paratime Police operative who moves between timelines like other men cross streets, hunting slavers and outtime criminals with cool, pipe-smoking pragmatism.

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Also known as Vall, D. Verkan Vall, Assistant Verkan

First appearance: time and time again

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Inquires about the Ardrath matter and explains paratime theory to a pilot.

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Vall works the Esaron and Kholghoor Sectors under Chief Tortha Karf, and his instincts run toward the patient, structural read of a case rather than the quick raid. He argues that the Slave Trust's speed and reach prove a disciplined organization worth chasing on Home Timeline, not just outtime. His partnership with Dalla and his willingness to bring her into the cops shape the investigation's early direction.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Hadron Dalla
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative
Edward Chalmers
professional · ambivalent
Salgath Trod
rivalry · negative
Ranthar Jard
friendship · positive
Hadron Dalla
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →
Edward Chalmers
professional · ambivalent
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative
Ranthar Jard
friendship · positive
Salgath Trod
rivalry · negative
Hadron Dalla
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →

Hadron Dalla
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.
Tortha Karf
Tortha Karf is a cunning antagonist who constantly schemes against Verkan Vall, creating a tense adversarial dynamic.
Edward Chalmers
Edward Chalmers and Verkan Vall interact as representatives of different worlds, often negotiating or clashing over strategic interests.
Salgath Trod
Salgath Trod is a formidable adversary of Verkan Vall, engaging in a dangerous game of espionage and power.
Ranthar Jard
Ranthar Jard is a trusted ally and friend of Verkan Vall, often aiding him in dangerous missions.
Hadron Dalla
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.
Edward Chalmers
Edward Chalmers and Verkan Vall interact as representatives of different worlds, often negotiating or clashing over strategic interests.
Tortha Karf
Tortha Karf is a cunning antagonist who constantly schemes against Verkan Vall, creating a tense adversarial dynamic.
Tortha Karf
Tortha Karf is a cunning antagonist who constantly schemes against Verkan Vall, creating a tense adversarial dynamic.
Ranthar Jard
Ranthar Jard is a trusted ally and friend of Verkan Vall, often aiding him in dangerous missions.
Salgath Trod
Salgath Trod is a formidable adversary of Verkan Vall, engaging in a dangerous game of espionage and power.
Hadron Dalla
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.

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Verkan Vall appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Police Operation
Inquires about the Ardrath matter and explains paratime theory to a pilot.
Last Enemy
Leads defense of the dome; discusses politics and Dalla's work; plans escape.
Temple Trouble
Special assistant to Chief Tortha of the Paratime Police; investigates the crisis at Zurb and advocates for pragmatic enforcement of paratime laws.
Null-A.B.C.
Central character navigating temporal and parallel realities.
Time Crime
Investigates the temporal anomaly and the parallel timeline.
I
Chief's Assistant coordinating the raid on Wizard Trader camps and discussing the threat to Paratime Civilization.
II
Called away from dinner by Tortha Karf; discusses the Organization and Salgath Trod's surrender.
The Keeper
A Southron who appears in the airboat and speaks with Raud. He is calm and analytical, and seems to be in charge of the operation.

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