# Ahasuerus — Domnei character guide > Ahasuerus in Domnei by James Branch Cabell. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Ahasuerus the Jew, the Jew Ahasuerus, the Jew **First appearance:** 0031-part-iv-ahasuerus ## Who they are The Wandering Jew who buys Melicent for a hundred and two minae and speaks of his labours with a candour more chilling than any lie. ## Relationships ### [Perion de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/perion_de_la_foret) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges. ### [Melicent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/melicent) _psychological_ Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs. ### [Demetrios](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/demetrios) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds. ### [Orestes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/orestes) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Orestes are adversaries, often clashing due to their opposing loyalties and goals. ### [Ambrogio Bracciolini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/ambrogio_bracciolini) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Ambrogio are antagonists, with Ambrogio opposing Ahasuerus' dark schemes. ### [Perion de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/perion_de_la_foret) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges. ### [Melicent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/melicent) _psychological_ Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs. ### [Ambrogio Bracciolini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/ambrogio_bracciolini) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Ambrogio are antagonists, with Ambrogio opposing Ahasuerus' dark schemes. ### [Demetrios](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/demetrios) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds. ### [Perion de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/perion_de_la_foret) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus is a mysterious and antagonistic figure who opposes Perion, driven by ancient grudges. ### [Demetrios](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/demetrios) _rivalry_ Ahasuerus and Demetrios are uneasy rivals, each pursuing their own agendas that often put them at odds. ### [Melicent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/melicent) _psychological_ Ahasuerus obsesses over Melicent, manipulating her fate and viewing her as an object of his dark designs. ## In the story ### [A Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/vi-how-melicent-sought-oversea) Released by Demetrios due to his religion; delivers Perion's messages to Melicent. ### [How Demetrios Was Amused](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/x-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/part-iv-ahasuerus) Takes compassionate leave of Melicent, renouncing his pursuit. ### [XXIII: How Demetrios Cried Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxiii-how-demetrios-cried-farewell) Fetches Melicent to the Court of Stars at Demetrios's command. ### [How Orestes Ruled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxiv-how-orestes-ruled) Stands by negligently, eyes expressionless; involved in bargaining with Orestes. ### [How Men Ordered Matters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxvi-how-men-ordered-matters) Present with Orestes; advises using Melicent to lure Perion; has purchased Melicent from Orestes. ### [How Ahasuerus Was Candid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxix-how-a-bargain-was-cried) Observes Melicent, discusses the day's battle, and rejects her bargain, fearing Perion's pursuit. ### [How Melicent Conquered](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/xxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/ii) Figure in the Ahasuerus legend, treated differently by Nicolas compared to precursors. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/iii) Ahasuerus is apart from the run of humanity; Melicent figures toward him in the service of domnei. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters/ahasuerus - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/characters