The Master (unnamed)

Mysterious patient who enters Ivan's room via stolen keys and reveals himself as a former museum historian and author of a novel about Pontius Pilate. Margarita possesses his photograph, bank book and a charred manuscript, confirming his existence and that he is alive. The Master appears in hospital clothes, ill and weak, his manuscript about Pontius Pilate is burned, and he is later restored after drinking from a glass. The Master is poisoned by Falemian wine, revived by Azazello, declares it is time to go, vows never to forget his novel, and asserts he will not be missed. The Master runs to the hill’s edge, experiences a cascade of emotions while observing Moscow, gesticulates anxiously, and finally confirms his farewell to Woland. The Master finishes his novel with a single triumphant phrase, is freed, and is granted an eternal peaceful home.