The Indiscreet Jewels · Character
Zermounzaid
An old man whose toy speaks, revealing his zeal.
minor
Also known as the old frozen Sambuco, Dear Zermounzaid, The zealous Zermounzaid
First appearance: xliv twenty sixth trial of the ring
Zermounzaid's tie to Mangogul is one of the pressures that moves The Indiscreet Jewels—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A colonel under Sambuco, who had an affair with Thelis and was killed in battle due to his distraction.
Zermounzaid first appears in 0045 xliv twenty sixth trial of the ring.
With Mangogul (professional): Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance. With Mangogul (professional): Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance.
In XXI: Ninth Trial of the Ring: A colonel under Sambuco, who had an affair with Thelis and was killed in battle due to his distraction.
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Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance. How this plays out →
- Mangogul
professional · positive
Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance. How this plays out →
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