Gesar vs. Zabulon: The Eternal Rivalry
Night WatchThe long-standing conflict between the heads of the Night Watch and Day Watch, Boris Ignatievich and Zabulon, shapes the events of the novel.
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Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingThe First Clash
The First Clash
The Observer
Zabulon appears as an observer in the Night Watch headquarters.
The Tension
They exchange barbs about the balance of power.
The Warning
Zabulon warns of consequences.
The Roof Battle
The Roof Battle
The Intervention
Zabulon protects the vampire and Egor, claiming them.
The Counter
Boris Ignatievich, disguised as Ilya, unleashes a white cobra.
The Retreat
Zabulon is forced to withdraw.
The Restaurant Ambush
The Restaurant Ambush
The Trap
Zabulon ambushes Anton and Svetlana at the Maharajah restaurant.
The Escape
Anton escapes with help from Maxim.
The Pursuit
Zabulon pursues but fails to kill Anton.
The Ostankino Tower
The Ostankino Tower
The Headquarters
Anton infiltrates the Day Watch field headquarters at the tower.
The Discovery
He learns the hunt is a sham.
The Escape
He kills a guard and escapes.
The Final Confrontation
The Final Confrontation
The Witness
Zabulon watches the ritual, expecting failure.
The Surprise
Olga's success catches him off guard.
The Departure
He leaves, acknowledging Gesar's victory.
during the vampire hunt
the night of the vampire standoff
spring evening
later that night
the final night on the roof
