# Count Emmerick of Poictesme — Domnei character guide

> Count Emmerick of Poictesme in Domnei by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Count Emmerick, Emmerick

**First appearance:** 0008-part-i-perion

## Who they are

A ruler of Poictesme who interacts with Perion.

## In the story

### [A Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/a-preface)

Referenced as the brother of the desirable woman who is the subject of devotion.

### [How Perion Was Unmasked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/i-how-perion-was-unmasked)

Hosts Perion and the court at Bellegarde, unaware of Perion's imposture.

### [III: How Melicent Wooed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/iii-how-melicent-wooed)

Mentioned as Melicent's brother, whom Perion imagines he would have to ask for her hand.

### [How Melicent Wedded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/v-how-melicent-wedded)

Mentioned as being afraid of King Theodoret and unable to resist the political pressure.

### [How Melicent Sought Oversea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/vi-how-melicent-sought-oversea)

Melicent's brother; his jewels are stolen by Melicent to fund her journey.

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