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Abel

A servant or minor figure in Medina's household.

minor

Also known as Mr. Abel, Little Abel

First appearance: ix i am introduced to strong magic

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SRSir Richard Bu…MAMacgillivrayFOFosseMBMadame BredaABAbel

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and associates
  • Core allies and family
  • Hostages and female figures

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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