# Chryseis — Short Fiction character guide

> Chryseis in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** lovely Chryseis

**First appearance:** 0000-star-ship

## Who they are

A beautiful woman, possibly a princess or love interest.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/i)

Shorzon's granddaughter, a witch with dark beauty.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ii)

Accompanies Shorzon, uses her erinye Perias to intimidate Corun, and persuades him with promises of power and freedom.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iii)

Reveals a hopeful vision of peace and renewal; shows a girlish, joyful side; strengthens her bond with Corun.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iv)

Intervenes to allow the crew rest, is observed by Corun with longing and confusion.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/v)

Fights alongside the crew with bow and sword, urging Corun on and expressing her love.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vi)

Acts as a peacemaker between Corun and Shorzon, hinting at deeper knowledge and affection for Corun.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vii)

Remains calm and confident; attends the feast with Shorzon, promises to reveal information afterward.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/viii)

Betrays the humans by shutting the iron door, trapping them inside.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ix)

Flees to high ground after the explosion, summons Perias to attack Corun, and ultimately knocks Corun out with a stone.

### [The Breaking of the Geas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/x)

Breaks Shorzon's geas through her love for Corun, nurses him, and vows to follow him.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters