Domnei · Character

King Theodoret

The pious Christian king betrothed to Melicent, whose claim on her hand makes him the earthly obstacle to Perion's exalted and ruinous devotion.

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Also known as Theodoret, Pious Theodoret

First appearance: XIV: How Perion Braved Theodoret

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Mentioned as Melicent's intended husband at Bellegarde.

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Theodoret rules as a Christian monarch whose marriage to Melicent is arranged and awaited at Bellegarde. His piety and royal authority stand in blunt contrast to the troubadour faith of domnei that Perion serves, so the king's claim on Melicent becomes the fixed point against which Perion's worship measures itself. He matters early because the whole drama of devotion, renunciation, and violence turns on whether a husband's lawful right can outweigh a lover's religion.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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A Preface
Mentioned as Melicent's intended husband at Bellegarde.
How Perion Was Unmasked
Mentioned as having withdrawn his sinister presence from Bellegarde earlier.
How the Vicomte Was Very Gay
Mentioned as the intended husband of Melicent, the match arranged by the Bishop of Montors.
How Melicent Wedded
Mentioned as the man to whom Melicent's kinsmen plan to give her in marriage.
How Time Sped with Perion
Declares a crusade, recognizes Perion as the former Vicomte de Puysange but conceals it, appoints him generalissimo.
XII: How Demetrios Was Taken
Demetrios is taken toward his realm, and Perion swears not to let Theodoret kill Demetrios.
XIV: How Perion Braved Theodoret
Pious and penurious monarch, torn between his oath and fear of damnation, reluctantly grants Perion twenty-four hours.
How Perion Fought
Swears a truce but allows Duke Sigurd's men to pursue Perion and Demetrios.
XVI: How Demetrios Meditated
King Theodoret is the ruler to whose realm Demetrios returns, expecting that Perion may have been taken to him.
How Demetrios Held His Chattel
Theodoret is mentioned as the king in whose country Demetrios fought Perion.

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