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Gwyntystorm

The city where much of the later action takes place, personified in the chapter title.

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Also known as XIV The Dogs of Gwyntystorm

First appearance: xiv the dogs of gwyntystorm

Gwyntystorm shows up with force in XXIII: Dr. Kelman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The city is depicted as corrupt and decaying, with the king losing hope.
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Gwyntystorm first appears in 0013 xiv the dogs of gwyntystorm.

In XXIII: Dr. Kelman: The city is depicted as corrupt and decaying, with the king losing hope.

Later, in The Prophecy: The city where the palace is located, with corrupt servants.

See Gwyntystorm in XXIII: Dr. KelmanBook page

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TCThe ColonelHMHer MasterCUCurdiePIPrincess IreneLILinaGWGwyntystorm

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mystical and Corrupt Forces
  • Loyal and Corrupt Court
  • Protagonist
  • Allies and Antagonists

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the decisive reversal where the king, previously isolated and bet…

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See Gwyntystorm in xiv the dogs of gwyntystorm
See Gwyntystorm in XXIII: Dr. Kelman