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Velutha

maleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 3

Childhood friend of the twins, later a carpenter. Velutha appears barefoot with a coil of wire, lifts Rahel’s daughter, displays a muscular swimmer’s body, and engages in playful banter with Rahel. Velutha makes his first appearance in this chapter, greeting Rahel playfully and joining the Welcome Home ceremony

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