’Midst the Wild Carpathians · Character

Clement

A vain, barefooted clerk and would-be poet whose wounded dignity and secretarial post make him a pawn in the schemes of great men.

supporting

Also known as Clement the Clerk, the itinerant scholar Clement

First appearance: The House at Ebesfalva

As a supporting figure in ’Midst the Wild Carpathians, Clement is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The bald-headed scholar who advises caution and later departs, believing life is for better things than reckless adventure.

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With Michael Apafi (professional): Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or minor official. With Michael Apafi (professional): Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or minor official. With Michael Apafi (professional): Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or minor official.

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Character Web

23 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Political and military leaders
Protagonist
Court figures and mystery

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Michael Apafi
professional · ambivalent
Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or… How this plays out →
Michael Apafi
professional · ambivalent
Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or… How this plays out →
Michael Apafi
professional · ambivalent
Clement interacts with Michael Apafi in a subordinate role, possibly as a messenger or… How this plays out →

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In the story

Clement appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: A Hunt in the Year 1666
The bald-headed scholar who advises caution and later departs, believing life is for better things than reckless adventure.
The House at Ebesfalva
Not present in this chapter, but mentioned as a potential character.
VII: The Princess
Presents a fabricated genealogy to Apafi, who dismisses him with a small payment.
The Devil's Garden
The itinerant scholar Clement, whose presence adds an air of mystery and intellectual intrigue.
I: The Patrol
The itinerant scholar and Patrol-officer, more interested in composing poetry than performing his duties. He is tasked with a secret mission to find a panther.
II: Sange Moarte
The Patrol-officer, traveling with Zülfikar, seeking the village of Marisel.

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