# The Armenian — Short Fiction character guide

> The Armenian in Short Fiction by Fyodor Sologub.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the cursed Armenian, Cursed Armenian

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A minor character referred to by ethnicity.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/ii)

Mysterious seller of magical drops who demonstrates their effect on Gaspar.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/iii)

The Armenian provided the medicine and is sought by Saranin for an antidote.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/v)

Cursed by Saranin for giving him the shrinking nostrum.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/vi)

Saranin blames the Armenian for his condition, and rumors link his diminution to Armenian independence agitations.

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