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Tanus

A Heliumite warrior mentioned in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: xxi a risk for love

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GOGahan of GatholVDVal DorTOTara of HeliumO-O-MaiFOFloran of GatholTATanus

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  • Other

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  • Mentioned royalty and supporting characters
  • Manatorian allies and Gatholians
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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