# Councillor Schieler — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Councillor Schieler in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Schieler, The Councillor, solicitor Councillor Schieler

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A legal advisor involved in family affairs.

## Relationships

### [Count Golm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/characters/count_golm)

_professional_

Councillor Schieler is Count Golm's corrupt and sycophantic legal advisor, enabling his schemes.

### [Count Golm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/characters/count_golm)

_professional_

Councillor Schieler is Count Golm's corrupt and sycophantic legal advisor, enabling his schemes.

### [Count Golm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/characters/count_golm)

_professional_

Councillor Schieler is Count Golm's corrupt and sycophantic legal advisor, enabling his schemes.

## In the story

### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/book-ii)

Collaborates with Philip Schmidt in political maneuvering involving Count Golm.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xiv)

Reveals the details of Baron Warnow's will and the railway project, acting as a legal and business advisor to Count Golm.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xv)

Co-conspirator with Philip, helps manipulate the Count by praising Philip's collection and downplaying the Count's prejudices.

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

Schieler brings news of the Baroness's early arrival and the near-granting of the harbor concession, urging the General to comply for the family's financial benefit.

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

Visits Giraldi to discuss the sale of Count Golm's property and the betrothal of Ottomar, revealing his role as a financial and political intermediary.

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

Associate of Philip, introduced during the speech as part of the 'head' of the business.

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