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Laythe

A ruler of the lunar city Laythe, often a title held by various characters.

minor

Also known as Jemadar of Laythe, the Jemadar, The Jemadar of Laythe, the new Jemadar

First appearance: xi laythe

Laythe's tie to Ko-tah is one of the pressures that moves The Moon Maid—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Ko-tah (rivalry): Ko-tah and Laythe are rivals, competing for influence or power within their community. With Nah-ee-lah (friendship): Laythe and Nah-ee-lah are friends, sharing loyalty and mutual support. With…

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Character Web

18 connections

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KOKo-tahNANah-ee-lahSASagrothTKThe KalkarsGAGa-va-goLALaythe

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Lunar Founders & Antagonists
  • Protagonist
  • Earth Resistance Allies

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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