Short Fiction · Character
Basavriuk
A wandering stranger whose name is spoken with a shudder, he trades in gold and damnation and knows exactly what a poor man will pay for love.
supporting
First appearance: St. John's Eve
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Basavriuk is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A demonic figure with a terrifying appearance who tempts Peter with gold and orchestrates the pact on St.
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Villagers count anyone acquainted with Basavriuk as an enemy of Christ, not a member of the human race. He appears at the edges of the story, offering treasure to a desperate labourer in exchange for something far…
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See Basavriuk in St. John's EveCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Demonic pact characters
- Viy story characters
- Miscellaneous supporting characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs as the auction transforms the deceased art-lover’s cherished colle…
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- Peter
psychological · negative
Basavriuk is a demonic figure who manipulates and ultimately destroys the innocent Peter… How this plays out →
- Peter
psychological · negative
Basavriuk is a demonic figure who manipulates and ultimately destroys the innocent Peter… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Basavriuk in St. John's EveIn the story
Basavriuk appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Basavriuk in St. John's Eve