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Tope Sorley

A sailor who meets a gruesome fate on the high seas.

minor

Also known as Tope

First appearance: sea curse

Tope Sorley first appears in 0017 sea curse.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Hapless and Doomed Sailors
  • Occult and Supernatural Victims

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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