Shadow and Bone

by

Leigh Bardugo

Materialki/Fabrikators Term Analysis

The Materialki or Fabrikator Grisha can manipulate physical elements, like stone, bone, or metal. Their kefta are purple.
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Materialki/Fabrikators Term Timeline in Shadow and Bone

The timeline below shows where the term Materialki/Fabrikators appears in Shadow and Bone. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 4
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Once the Healer is gone, Ivan explains that the kefta is made with Materialki corecloth and is bulletproof. An oprichniki explains that they all wear these kefta when they’re... (full context)
Chapter 7
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...are expected.” With this, the Grisha arrange themselves into a line two abreast, with the Materialki first, then the Etherealki, and the Corporalki—the highest ranked Grisha—last. He then approaches Alina and... (full context)
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...but asks the servant for dinner for two. Then, Genya explains that Corporalki, Summoners, and Fabrikators don’t mix. She says she’s happy to stay and eat, but other Grisha might not... (full context)
Chapter 8
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...but Genya drags her along. Genya hurries Alina past the Corporalki practice rooms to the Fabrikators’ workshops. They approach a reedy man in need of a haircut. Genya greets the man,... (full context)
Chapter 19
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Desperation, Leadership, and Corruption Theme Icon
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...antlers. David appears, unwilling to meet Alina’s eyes—of course, the Darkling would want his best Fabrikator to make the collar. Alina tells David not to do this, but the Darkling snarls... (full context)