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Lowyatar

Blind daughter of the air who gives birth to the nine diseases.

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Also known as Blind Lowyatar, the blind Lowyatar

First appearance: Rune XLV: Birth of the Nine Diseases

Lowyatar shows up with force in Rune XLV: Birth of the Nine Diseases. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The blind daughter of Tuoni who gives birth to the nine diseases after being impregnated by the east wind.
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WAWainamoinenTITieraTUTuoniLOLouhiMAManaLOLowyatar

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  • Other

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  • Minor deities, spirits, and supporting figures
  • Major heroes and antagonists
  • Sea god and companions

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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