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Tamerlane

Historical figure referenced in the story.

minor

Also known as this Tamerlane

First appearance: i

Tamerlane shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Historical conqueror discussed in relation to Samarkand's monuments and his bloody legacy.
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MNMajor NoltitzMCMadame CaternaFAFaruskiarCCCaroline CaternaCBClaudius Bomba…TATamerlane

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and background figures
  • Central characters and companions
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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