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The Stranger

A mysterious figure who appears unexpectedly, bringing danger or doom.

minor

First appearance: ii the stranger on tularoosa

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BRBruleOGOld GonarSKSolomon KaneYSYun ShatuBMBran Mak MornTSThe Stranger

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Pictish and Barbarian Kings
  • Protagonist

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

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