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Cold Demon

A supernatural entity encountered by the philosophers.

minor

First appearance: XIII

Cold Demon shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the philosophical discourse as having usurped Religion's throne through guile and violence, representing the specter of Theology.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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