The Maracot Deep · Character
Baal
Deity or high priest figure worshipped by the Atlanteans.
minor
Also known as Baal - seepa
First appearance: iv
Baal's tie to Bill Scanlan is one of the pressures that moves The Maracot Deep—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referred to as 'Baal-seepa' by Manda, associated with the Lord of the Dark Face.
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With Bill Scanlan (rivalry): Baal, a powerful Atlantean figure, is an adversary to Bill Scanlan and the expedition. With Bill Scanlan (rivalry): Baal, a powerful Atlantean figure, is an adversary to Bill Scanlan and the…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Atlantean society and crew
- Protagonist
- Expedition crew and guides
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the narrator c…
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- Bill Scanlan
rivalry · negative
Baal, a powerful Atlantean figure, is an adversary to Bill Scanlan and the expedition. How this plays out →
- Bill Scanlan
rivalry · negative
Baal, a powerful Atlantean figure, is an adversary to Bill Scanlan and the expedition. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Baal in ivIn the story
Baal appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
