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The Stranger

A mysterious visitor in several stories.

minor

Also known as the stranger

First appearance: dagon

The Stranger shows up with force in The Quest of Iranon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The archon of Teloth who rebukes Iranon and orders him to work or leave.
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Character Web

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TSThe ServantsDBDenys BarryCOCaptain Obed M…YBYoung BlakeUNUnknown NarratorTSThe Stranger

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Lovecraftian characters
  • Supernatural victims and agents
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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