# Mentor of Arisia — First Lensman character guide

> Mentor of Arisia in First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mentor, Arisia, Mentor of Arisia

**First appearance:** 0009-viii

## Who they are

The ancient Arisian who offers humanity the Lens, asking nothing and warning that the gift will weigh more than any wearer can yet imagine.

## Relationships

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_psychological_

The Mentor is an ancient Arisian who guides and manipulates Virgil's development as the first Lensman.

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_psychological_

The Mentor is an ancient Arisian who guides and manipulates Virgil's development as the first Lensman.

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_psychological_

The Mentor is an ancient Arisian who guides and manipulates Virgil's development as the first Lensman.

## In the story

### [First Lensman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/first-lensman)

Provides the Lens and guidance to Samms, representing the Arisian support.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/i)

The fusion of the Four Molders, known to future Lensmen.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/iii)

Explains the Lens, the nature of good and evil, and the three reasons for Arisia's aid; gives Samms a detailed prophecy about a future barber shop visit.

### [The Palainian Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as the Arisian who can test Palainians for Lens suitability.

### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/epilogue)

Mentioned as the source of a detailed prophecy that Samms recalls during the barbershop incident.

## Links

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