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The Warlord of Mars · Character

Issus

Goddess of the First Born, a powerful antagonist.

minor

Also known as Dator of Issus, cruel Issus

First appearance: i on the river iss

See Issus in i on the river issBook page

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11 connections

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MSMatai ShangTHThuridDTDejah ThorisXOXodarTHThuviaISIssus

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Allies and antagonists from various factions
  • Primary characters and antagonists
  • Protagonist
  • Heliumite nobles and reformed antagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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