The Shaving of Shagpat · Character
Khipil
A builder punished by Shahpesh for his poor workmanship.
minor
First appearance: And This Is the Punishment of Shahpesh, the Persian, on Khipil, the Builder
Khipil shows up with force in And This Is the Punishment of Shahpesh, the Persian, on Khipil, the Builder. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The builder who neglects his work and is subjected to Shahpesh's inventive punishments.
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Character groups
- King and Builder
- Bhanavar's Circle
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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