Short Fiction · Character
The Veld
A character or entity referred to in the story.
minor
Also known as Veld
First appearance: riya s foundling
The Veld shows up with force in Wall of Crystal, Eye of Night. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Prepares for his departure, reflecting on his creations and the consequences of his actions.
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In Wall of Crystal, Eye of Night: Prepares for his departure, reflecting on his creations and the consequences of his actions. Later, in The Rag and Bone Men: The Veld is the creator of Maurer and Charpantier, stranded…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Briefly appearing figures
- Recurring and minor roles
- Minor entities and participants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because Greaves confronts his deepest fear—becoming a Shadow—and resolves it by ch…
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See The Veld in riya s foundling