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The Taithu

A hostile race of beings in the underworld.

minor

Also known as the evil Taithu

First appearance: xxiii dragon worm and moss death

The Taithu shows up with force in XI: The Flame-Tipped Shadows. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The frog-woman is identified as a member of the Taithu; described with monstrous features and sharp teeth, standing beside Lakla.
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In XI: The Flame-Tipped Shadows: The frog-woman is identified as a member of the Taithu; described with monstrous features and sharp teeth, standing beside Lakla. Later, in XXIX: The Shaping of the Shining One: The…

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TSThe Shining OneTTThe ThreeLOLarry O'KeefeYOYolaraLULugurTTThe Taithu

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  • Other

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  • Key protagonists and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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