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Shanta-shil

A character in one of the Baital's narratives.

minor

Also known as Shanta, Shanta Shil

First appearance: the vampire s fifth story

Shanta-shil shows up with force in Conclusion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Revealed as the Yogi who plotted to kill Vikram; performs rituals in the burning ground and attempts to sacrifice Vikram to Durga.
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See Shanta-shil in the vampire s fifth story

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Gods, Kings, and Legendary Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Mythological and Royal Figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Shanta-shil in the vampire s fifth story
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