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I-Gos

An old Manatorian who helps the heroes in the pits.

minor

Also known as old I - Gos, I - Gos, Gos

First appearance: xiv at ghek s command

I-Gos shows up with force in XIX: The Menace of the Dead. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ancient taxidermist who tracks Tara and Turan to O-Mai's chambers and reports to O-Tar.
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In XIX: The Menace of the Dead: Ancient taxidermist who tracks Tara and Turan to O-Mai's chambers and reports to O-Tar. Later, in XX: The Charge of Cowardice: Ancient taxidermist who brings Tara before O-Tar and…

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O-O-TarGOGahan of GatholO-O-MaiVDVal DorTUTuranI-I-Gos

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Manatorian allies and Gatholians

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Gahan (as U-Ka…

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See I-Gos in xiv at ghek s command
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