Brood of the Witch-Queen · Character

Dr. Sime

A ruddy, athletic, somewhat bovine doctor who would rather trace basal ganglia than hear about fires in summer—until the Afreet talk begins.

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Also known as Sime, Sime the phlegmatic

First appearance: vii sir elwin groves patient

As a supporting figure in Brood of the Witch-Queen, Dr. Sime is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Cairn's friend and confidant; listens to Cairn's account and offers commentary.

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Sime is the skeptical medical man, the one who laughs gruffly at native superstitions about khamsin and demons, who tells Cairn they will get out of their depth. Yet he watches his friend covertly and sees the nervous…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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I: Antony Ferrara
Cairn's friend and confidant; listens to Cairn's account and offers commentary.
II: The Phantom Hands
Phoned Cairn about the unusual hospital case, which involved rare nervous symptoms.
XI: Cairo
Meets Robert in Cairo; shares news of the khamsin and the Afreet superstition among the natives.
The Mask of Set
Accompanies Cairn at the carnival, pursues two of the yashmak ladies, and later dismisses Cairn's sighting of the masked figure.
XIII: The Scorpion Wind
Listens to Cairn's accusations, follows him during the storm, and later attends to him in hospital.
The Story of Ali Mohammed
Relays Ali Mohammed's account of the strange events at the pyramid and expresses growing unease.
XVIII: The Bats
Accompanies the Cairns, shows bravery and practicality, removes boots for better foothold, and assists Dr. Cairn in climbing the shaft.
XIX: Anthropomancy
Accompanies Dr. Cairn, fires at Ferrara in desperation, and emerges with his hair streaked white.

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