Ahasuerus

Perion de la Forêt

Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges.

Melicent

Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs.

Demetrios

Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds.

Orestes

Ahasuerus and Orestes are adversaries, often clashing due to their opposing loyalties and goals.

Ambrogio Bracciolini

Ahasuerus and Ambrogio are antagonists, with Ambrogio opposing Ahasuerus' dark schemes.

Perion de la Forêt

Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges.

Melicent

Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs.

Ambrogio Bracciolini

Ahasuerus and Ambrogio are antagonists, with Ambrogio opposing Ahasuerus' dark schemes.

Demetrios

Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds.

Perion de la Forêt

Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges.

Demetrios

Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds.

Melicent

Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs.

A Preface

Described as buying Melicent for a hundred and two minae and entering her room for an act of abnegation.

How the Vicomte Was Very Gay

Trusted by Perion to arrange his escape via a boat at Fomor Beach near Manneville.

IV: How the Bishop Aided Perion

The Jew who was to captain the Free Companions; Perion addresses him as he attempts to cede leadership.

How Melicent Sought Oversea

Released by Demetrios due to his religion; delivers Perion's messages to Melicent.

How Demetrios Was Amused

Ahasuerus now serves as Demetrios's factor at Calonak. He brings Melicent to Demetrios, speaking with half-scornful mirth and referring to Demetrios as 'the Splendour of the World.'

IX: How Time Sped in Heathenry

Ahasuerus reports to Demetrios that Melicent once held Perion's life in her hands before she came to Nacumera.

How Demetrios Wooed

An honored guest at Nacumera, he is feared by Melicent. He speaks cryptically about the Messiah and his own waiting, and Demetrios dismisses him as not amusing.

Part IV: Ahasuerus

Takes compassionate leave of Melicent, renouncing his pursuit.

XXIII: How Demetrios Cried Farewell

Fetches Melicent to the Court of Stars at Demetrios's command.

How Orestes Ruled

Stands by negligently, eyes expressionless; involved in bargaining with Orestes.

How Men Ordered Matters

Present with Orestes; advises using Melicent to lure Perion; has purchased Melicent from Orestes.

How Ahasuerus Was Candid

Reveals his betrayal of Demetrios and Callistion, confesses his self-loathing, and asserts his unwavering determination to possess Melicent.

XXVIII: How Perion Saw Melicent

Conducts Melicent to the turrets and later advises Orestes not to kill Perion to prolong the siege.

XXIX: How a Bargain Was Cried

Observes Melicent, discusses the day's battle, and rejects her bargain, fearing Perion's pursuit.

How Melicent Conquered

Ahasuerus reveals his love for Melicent's soul, betrays Nacumera to free Perion, and then releases Melicent from her bargain, vanishing forever.

II

Figure in the Ahasuerus legend, treated differently by Nicolas compared to precursors.

III

Ahasuerus is apart from the run of humanity; Melicent figures toward him in the service of domnei.