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The Bahaist Priestess

A female religious figure associated with the Baha'i faith, mentioned in discussions.

minor

First appearance: viii the kaaba of solitude

The Bahaist Priestess shows up with force in X: The Desert. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits the camp frequently, finding the solitude agreeable, and has a tent pitched near theirs.
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The Bahaist Priestess first appears in 0020 viii the kaaba of solitude.

In X: The Desert: Visits the camp frequently, finding the solitude agreeable, and has a tent pitched near theirs.

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