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Alcemides
A Nemedian scholar who aids Conan.
minor
Also known as good Alcemides
First appearance: the devil in iron
Alcemides shows up with force in III: A Letter to Nemedia. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Astreas's friend and fellow-philosopher in Nemedia, recipient of the letter.
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- Supporting Cast
- Xuchotl Factions
- Khauran Conspiracy
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