Luther was Günther Gottland’s only friend during the plague that devastated Nerland. He died during that dark period, leaving Günther utterly alone. Luther has no on‑page presence and no dialogue; he is a memory, a symbol of the losses Günther endured. His death is part of the cascade of tragedies that shaped Günther’s melancholic worldview and his belief that he is cursed or marked by suffering. He is a reminder of how even the strongest friendships can be ended by forces beyond anyone’s control.

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