The House of Rimmon · Character

Tsarpi

Mistress of Naaman's house, robed in red and gold, who waits in the moonlit garden for a guest she is certain will come.

supporting

Also known as Rezon Tsarpi

First appearance: scene i

As a supporting figure in The House of Rimmon, Tsarpi is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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Tsarpi rules the terrace of Naaman's palace while her husband haunts the camp, arranging her curls and dismissing her maids with careless authority. She wants everything that lifts her beauty to a higher throne: what a priest can promise, what a man can give, what a god can bestow. Her midnight meeting with Rezon, and the bargain she strikes, turns the household's private neglect into public danger.

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Aram's political and religious elite
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Relationships

Naaman
professional · positive
Tsarpi is Naaman's loyal and trusted servant, who often acts as a confidant and… How this plays out →
Rezon Rimmon
professional · negative
Ruahmah
friendship · positive
Khamma
friendship · positive
Benhadad
professional · neutral
Shumakim
friendship · positive

Naaman
Tsarpi is Naaman's loyal and trusted servant, who often acts as a confidant and go-between in Naaman's affairs.
Rezon Rimmon
Rezon Rimmon uses Tsarpi as a spy and messenger, exploiting Tsarpi's position in Naaman's household for his own schemes.
Ruahmah
Ruahmah and Tsarpi share a bond of mutual trust and support, with Tsarpi often helping Ruahmah navigate the dangers of the court.
Khamma
Khamma and Tsarpi share a warm, trusting relationship, with Tsarpi often keeping Khamma informed about Naaman's well-being.
Benhadad
Benhadad occasionally uses Tsarpi as a messenger and informant, maintaining a formal but functional relationship.
Shumakim
Shumakim and Tsarpi are fellow servants in Naaman's household, sharing a camaraderie and mutual support in their duties.

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