The Shaving of Shagpat · Character

Abarak

A resourceful attendant of the Bar who lends Shibli practical loyalty when sorcery and prophecy are not enough.

supporting

Also known as Abarak of the Bar

As a supporting figure in The Shaving of Shagpat, Abarak is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Abarak appears as Rabesqurat's servant, capturing Noorna and later fetching a mirror and a sack of eyes for the Queen.

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Character Web

18 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Quest Allies and Antagonists
Protagonist
Bhanavar's Circle
Magical and Supernatural Entities

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Shibli Bagarag
friendship · positive
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and… How this plays out →
Bhanavar the Beautiful
psychological · ambivalent
Shibli Bagarag
friendship · positive
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and… How this plays out →
Shibli Bagarag
friendship · positive
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and… How this plays out →
Bhanavar the Beautiful
psychological · ambivalent
Bhanavar the Beautiful
psychological · ambivalent

Shibli Bagarag
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and resourcefulness.
Bhanavar the Beautiful
Abarak is entangled in Bhanavar's tragic story, serving as a witness to her doomed love and manipulation.
Shibli Bagarag
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and resourcefulness.
Shibli Bagarag
Abarak is a loyal ally and friend who aids Shibli on his journey with courage and resourcefulness.
Bhanavar the Beautiful
Abarak is entangled in Bhanavar's tragic story, serving as a witness to her doomed love and manipulation.
Bhanavar the Beautiful
Abarak is entangled in Bhanavar's tragic story, serving as a witness to her doomed love and manipulation.

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In the story

Abarak appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Wiles of Rabesqurat
Abarak appears as Rabesqurat's servant, capturing Noorna and later fetching a mirror and a sack of eyes for the Queen.
Koorookh
Appears leaning on his bar at the palace steps; comments on the monkeys and the Sword.
The Veiled Figure
Urges Shibli onward, discovers the two hairs of Garraveen on Shibli's wrist, and helps him escape Aklis by diving into a brook.
The Bosom of Noorna
Rescued from the torrent alongside Shibli; mounts Koorookh for the flight.
The Revival
Advises Shibli to secure the slaves of the Sword and lean the blade toward Aklis.
The Flashes of the Blade
Seizes his bar and blows a pellet that strikes the eye of Aklis, revealing the true Shagpat among illusions.
Conclusion
Remained at Shibli's right hand as his slave in great adventure.

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