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The Purple Land · Character

Lechuza

Nickname for a character, possibly an owl-like figure.

minor

First appearance: xxiii the red flag of victory

Lechuza shows up with force in Tales of the Purple Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Skeptical of Richard's story about London; rebukes him for inventing tales.
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In Tales of the Purple Land: Skeptical of Richard's story about London; rebukes him for inventing tales. Later, in XX: A Ghastly Gift:…

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See Lechuza in xxiii the red flag of victory

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CCCaptain CloudRIRivarolaMMMaster MarianoBABlas AriaRLRichard LambLELechuza

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  • Diverse supporting cast
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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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See Lechuza in xxiii the red flag of victory