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{{for|The Rithmatist|the book with the working title "Scribbler"}}
 
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The Scribbler is the main antagonist of ''The Rithmatist''. Throughout the story, he accosts multiple [[Armedius Academy|Armedius]] Rithmatic students, turning them into wild [[chalklings]] under his control.{{book ref|rithmatist|prologue}}{{book ref|rithmatist|10}}{{book ref|rithmatist|14}}{{book ref|rithmatist|24}} He is a [[Forgotten]].
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'''The Scribbler''' is the name given to the person responsible for the disappearance of several [[Rithmatics|Rithmatic]] students from [[Armedius Academy]].{{book ref|rithmatist|16}}
 
{{image|Rithmatist_-_Herman_Libel.jpg|The aftermath of one of the Scribbler' attacks|side=left|width=300x300px }}
 
 
== Methodology ==
 
The Scribbler begins each time by drawing a [[Rithmatics#Line_of_Silencing|Line of Silence]] outside of the room in which his target resides. This has the effect of preventing calls for help.{{book ref|rithmatist|21}}
 
 
He then summons his army of wild chalklings, which begin to crawl toward the Rithmatist. He will also use these chalklings to kill any witnesses.{{book ref|rithmatist|14}} Due to the fact that they were not created with Lines of Making, they are able to reform even if hit with Lines of Vigor, ensuring that they will be able to get through any Lines of Warding or Forbiddance that impede them.
 
 
Once the chalklings reach the target, they will crawl up the person's legs, drawing a small amount of blood, and consume them, leaving them as a new wild chalkling.{{book ref|rithmatist|24}}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Their victims describe them as wearing a bowler hat and a cape and holding what appears to be a long cane. They attack with creatures that seem similar to wild [[chalkling]]s.{{book ref|rithmatist|16}}{{book ref|rithmatist|prologue}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 27 September 2021

The Scribbler is the name given to the person responsible for the disappearance of several Rithmatic students from Armedius Academy.[1]

Their victims describe them as wearing a bowler hat and a cape and holding what appears to be a long cane. They attack with creatures that seem similar to wild chalklings.[1][2]

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