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the Sphinx

A mythical creature appearing in the house of the sphinx.

minor

Also known as The Sphinx, Sphinx

First appearance: The House of the Sphinx

the Sphinx shows up with force in The House of the Sphinx. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Sphinx is moody, silent, and resigned after a mysterious 'deed'; she appears to have foreseen her doom.
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In The House of the Sphinx: The Sphinx is moody, silent, and resigned after a mysterious 'deed'; she appears to have foreseen her…

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Character Web

3 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Mythical
  • Quest for Tears
  • Perilous Quests

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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