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Slubil

A named character with a minor role.

minor

First appearance: conditionally human

Slubil shows up with force in It Takes a Thief. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The executioner assigned to punish Asir; killed by the robot Big Joe when he attempts to carry out the death sentence.
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In It Takes a Thief: The executioner assigned to punish Asir; killed by the robot Big Joe when he attempts to carry out the death…

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12 connections

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ASAsirTGthe girlTMthe manBJBig JoeWEWelkirSLSlubil

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor named characters
  • Central narrative figures
  • Noble and analyst group

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupBreaking pointAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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