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Signor Thomas Magnus

A Roman gentleman of unsettling charm whose absences speak louder than his greetings, and who once lived so piously as a monk that his ashes became relics.

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Also known as Magnus, Thomas Magnus, Signor Magnus, wise Thomas Magnus, unfortunate Magnus, dear Magnus, Signor, the scoundrel Magnus

First appearance: Satan's Diary

As a major figure in Satan’s Diary, Signor Thomas Magnus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A trusted companion who warns Satan but later betrays him.

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With Mr. Henry Wondergood (psychological): Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship. With Maria (romantic): Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her…

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Psychological
Romantic
Professional
Rivalry

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Relationships

Mr. Henry Wondergood
psychological · positive
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and… How this plays out →
Maria
romantic · ambivalent
Mr. Toppi
professional · positive
Cardinal X.
rivalry · negative
Madonna
psychological · ambivalent
Magnus Rabbit
psychological · negative
Mars
rivalry · negative
Satan
psychological · negative
Mr. Henry Wondergood
psychological · positive
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and… How this plays out →
Maria
romantic · ambivalent
Mr. Toppi
professional · positive
Mars
rivalry · negative

Mr. Henry Wondergood
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.
Maria
Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her affection is unrequited and she is often manipulated by him.
Mr. Toppi
Toppi serves as Magnus's loyal secretary and assistant, handling his business affairs.
Cardinal X.
Cardinal X. is a powerful church official who sees Magnus as a threat and seeks to expose or destroy him.
Madonna
Madonna is a mysterious, manipulative figure who exerts a strange psychological pull over Magnus.
Magnus Rabbit
Magnus Rabbit is a bizarre, possibly hallucinatory entity that represents Magnus's inner torment or guilt.
Mars
Mars is a competitive, antagonistic figure who challenges Magnus's authority and schemes against him.
Satan
Satan appears as a tempter and observer, manipulating Magnus's fate and reveling in his moral decay.
Mr. Henry Wondergood
Wondergood is obsessively infatuated with Magnus, viewing him as a divine figure and object of worship.
Maria
Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her affection is unrequited and she is often manipulated by him.
Mr. Toppi
Toppi serves as Magnus's loyal secretary and assistant, handling his business affairs.
Mars
Mars is a competitive, antagonistic figure who challenges Magnus's authority and schemes against him.

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Signor Thomas Magnus appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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A trusted companion who warns Satan but later betrays him.
I
A gentleman who confronts Wondergood about human evil and bloodshed; appears to be insane and claims blood is on his hands.
II
Accompanies Satan and Maria, warns about Maria's fatal resemblance to the Madonna, and later confronts Satan about his changed behavior and lies.
III
Tells the story of the Russian exile, discusses thrones with Satan, and restricts Satan's access to Maria.
IV
Reveals his past passion for Maria and his current cynical view of her as a 'useful little beast'; orchestrates the humiliation of Wondergood.

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