Inhibitor
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the kind of item that serves to impede the throughline's progress (either Overall Story or Relationship Story throughlines)
The throughline Inhibitor is what prevents the throughline from just rushing full speed to the solution. It is like a brake mechanism which can be applied as the author pleases. The introduction of this item always slows the progress of the throughline. It works as the antidote to the throughline's Catalyst.