# Oriander — Figures of Earth character guide

> Oriander in Figures of Earth by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oriander the Swimmer

**First appearance:** 0020-xii-ice-and-iron

## Who they are

A legendary swimmer who helps Manuel cross a dangerous river.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as Manuel's father, a blind swimmer who battles the sea and never leaves the water.

### [VIII: The Halo of Holiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/viii-the-halo-of-holiness)

Follows Manuel's ship but does not harm him.

### [XXVII: They Come to Sargyll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxvii-they-come-to-sargyll)

Follows the yellow ship but does not attack Manuel.

### [XXXVIII: Farewell to Suskind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/figures_of_earth_se/chapters/xxxviii-farewell-to-suskind)

Mentioned as dead, slain by Manuel; his son is described as having harsh seawater blood.

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