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The Pretenderette

A villainous impostor who causes trouble in the city.

minor

Also known as the furious Pretenderette

First appearance: XI: The Night Attack

The Pretenderette shows up with force in IV: The Dragon-Slayer. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Makes a remark about the princess and is arrested by Noah for contempt.
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In IV: The Dragon-Slayer: Makes a remark about the princess and is arrested by Noah for contempt. Later, in VII: The Dwellers by the Sea: Escapes from prison, steals the Hippogriff, and kidnaps Philip during the…

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See The Pretenderette in XI: The Night Attack

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PGPeter GrahamMAMaxPHPhilip HaldaneLULucyJCJulius CaesarTPThe Pretenderette

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythical and Villainous Figures
  • Minor Real and Magic Characters
  • Real and Magic Guides
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See The Pretenderette in XI: The Night Attack