# Emmerick — Figures of Earth character guide

> Emmerick in Figures of Earth by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0035-xxv-affairs-in-poictesme

## Who they are

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Ascent of Vraidex](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/iii-ascent-of-vraidex)

Mentioned as Manuel's nominal father, who married Dorothy of the White Arms.

### [Now Manuel Prospers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxiii-now-manuel-prospers)

Manuel's nominal father, after whom Manuel's first son is named. That son later reigns in Poictesme.

### [XXXIV: Farewell to Alianora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxiv-farewell-to-alianora)

Mentioned as Manuel and Niafer's son, who inherits his father's obstinacy.

### [XXXVI: Excursions from Content](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxvi-excursions-from-content)

One of Manuel's children; Manuel admires additions to his vocabulary during his absence.

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