The Indiscreet Jewels · Character
Hippomanes
A senator whose toy speaks, exposing his character.
minor
Also known as the Senator Hippomanes
First appearance: xl twenty third trial of the ring
Hippomanes's tie to Alphana is one of the pressures that moves The Indiscreet Jewels—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The senator who owns the private lodge and engages in a seduction with Alphana.
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With Alphana (romantic): Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies social norms. With Alphana (romantic): Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous…
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- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Infidelity and hypocrisy
- Key narrative figures
- Protagonist
- Nature and zeal
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- Alphana
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
- Alphana
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
- Alphana
romantic · positive
Alphana and Hippomanes are engaged in a passionate but scandalous affair that defies… How this plays out →
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