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Krek

A Vril-ya individual mentioned briefly in the story.

minor

Also known as Krek

First appearance: Chapter XVIII

Krek shows up with force in Chapter XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A giant reptile that emerges from a lake to attack the narrator, but is instantly incinerated by Taë's vril weapon.
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See Krek in Chapter XVIII

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Vril-ya figures
  • Primary Vril-ya characters
  • Protagonist

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

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

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See Krek in Chapter XVIII
See Krek in Chapter XVIII