# Horvendile — Figures of Earth character guide

> Horvendile in Figures of Earth by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** quiet Horvendile, young Horvendile

**First appearance:** 0012-v-the-eternal-ambuscade

## Who they are

A mysterious young man who appears at key moments in Manuel's story.

## Relationships

### [Dom Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/dom_manuel)

_friendship_

A mysterious, otherworldly figure who acts as a guide and ally, helping Manuel navigate magical realms.

### [Dom Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/dom_manuel)

_friendship_

A mysterious, otherworldly figure who acts as a guide and ally, helping Manuel navigate magical realms.

### [Dom Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/dom_manuel)

_friendship_

A mysterious, otherworldly figure who acts as a guide and ally, helping Manuel navigate magical realms.

## In the story

### [V: The Eternal Ambuscade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/v-the-eternal-ambuscade)

Horvendile, a mysterious youngster, speaks with Manuel about fate, success, and desire. He reveals a dangerous method to obtain wishes.

### [VI: Economics of Math](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/vi-economics-of-math)

Mentioned as the 'insane Horvendile' with whom Manuel talked about things that have been and are to be.

### [XXXI: Statecraft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxi-statecraft)

Revealed as the overlord of Poictesme; Manuel recalls their first meeting and Horvendile's cryptic talk.

### [The Redemption of Poictesme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxii-the-redemption-of-poictesme)

Referenced by Miramon as the informant who confirmed Manuel's miraculous birth and early life.

### [The Passing of Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxix-the-passing-of-manuel)

Briefly appears opening a door and staring at Manuel before vanishing, possibly a figment or omen.

## Links

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