Short Fiction · Character
Valduma
A female character, possibly a witch or queen.
minor
First appearance: star ship
Valduma's tie to Basil Donovan is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Appears in Donovan's cabin with Morzach, displaying a mix of affection and menace, and proposes wrecking the ship on Arzun.
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With Basil Donovan (psychological): Basil and Valduma have a manipulative or obsessive dynamic, with Valduma possibly exerting control over Basil. With Basil Donovan (psychological): Basil and Valduma have a…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Witch and alien
- Captains and sorcerers
- Spies and officials
- Scientists and Martians
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Donovan reaches an emotional and psychological peak of grim rea…
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- Basil Donovan
psychological · negative
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- Basil Donovan
psychological · negative
Basil and Valduma have a manipulative or obsessive dynamic, with Valduma possibly… How this plays out →
- Basil Donovan
psychological · negative
Basil and Valduma have a manipulative or obsessive dynamic, with Valduma possibly… How this plays out →
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Valduma appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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