# Niv — The King of Elfland’s Daughter character guide

> Niv in The King of Elfland’s Daughter by Lord Dunsany.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-plan-of-the-parliament-of-erl

## Who they are

A member of the parliament of Erl.

## Relationships

### [Alveric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/characters/alveric)

_friendship_

Niv is a loyal retainer and companion to Alveric, accompanying him on his quests and offering steadfast support.

### [Zend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/characters/zend)

_friendship_

Niv and Zend are fellow retainers of Alveric, working together as trusted companions on his quests.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Quest for the Elfin Mountains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/chapters/xiv-the-quest-for-the-elfin-mountains)

The witless lad who understands horses; Alveric appoints him master of the encampment, and all are content to follow his bidding.

### [The Grey Tent in the Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/chapters/xviii-the-grey-tent-in-the-evening)

Remains with Alveric, his enthusiasm for the quest growing; often prophesies proximity of Elfland.

### [The Horn of Alveric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/chapters/xxvi-the-horn-of-alveric)

Niv, one of Alveric's mad followers, watches Alveric disenchant his sword and later, with Zend, drags Alveric back from the Elfland boundary, calling it 'a land of dreams.'

### [The Shining Line](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-shining-line)

Mad leader of the trio, jealously prevents Alveric from reaching Elfland, pretends to command an army.

### [XXXIV: The Last Great Rune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_of_elfland_s_daughter_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-last-great-rune)

Finds ease from fierce fancies as Elfland's calm settles.

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