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Zav

A Manatorian warrior who participates in the games.

minor

Also known as I - Zav

First appearance: xvii a play to the death

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O-O-TarGHGhekTOTara of HeliumE-E-MedU-U-DorZAZav

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  • Other

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  • Manatorian opponents and participants
  • Manatorian allies and Gatholians
  • Protagonist

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See Zav in xvii a play to the death