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James Brock

A minor character, possibly a soldier.

minor

Also known as Brock, Jim

First appearance: the invading asteroid

James Brock shows up with force in Back to the Beast. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lawlor's servant who brings food and checks on him, but is unable to understand the transformation.
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JFJohn FreySJSergeant JaegerSGSusan GirdOZOtto ZobergEMEnid MandiferJBJames Brock

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Lanark Family and Locals
  • Supernatural and Alien
  • Byron and Soldiers
  • Crisis and Occult
  • Military and Ritual

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See James Brock in the invading asteroid
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