The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Character

Hilaro Frosticos

The illustrious nobleman who escorts the Baron through grand public ordeals, lending aristocratic pomp to voyages already straining belief.

supporting

Also known as Hilaro, the illustrious Hilaro Frosticos

First appearance: volume i i

As a supporting figure in The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Hilaro Frosticos is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The Baron's powerful friend at court; advises him on the African venture and places a cap of dignity on his head.

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Hilaro Frosticos appears in The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen as supporting figure.

Hilaro Frosticos first appears in 0005 volume i i.

In XXI: The Baron's powerful friend at court; advises him on the African venture and places a cap of dignity on his head.

Later, in Preparations for the Baron’s expedition into Africa: Conducts the Baron to the chariot along with Lady Fragrantia and the nobility.

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Mythical and Noble Companions
Protagonist
Diverse Historical and Fictional Figures

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Breaking point

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Lady Fragrantia
romantic · positive
Hilaro Frosticos and Lady Fragrantia share a deeply romantic and courtly relationship,… How this plays out →
Baron Munchausen
friendship · positive
Lady Fragrantia
romantic · positive
Hilaro Frosticos and Lady Fragrantia share a deeply romantic and courtly relationship,… How this plays out →
Baron Munchausen
friendship · positive

Lady Fragrantia
Hilaro Frosticos and Lady Fragrantia share a deeply romantic and courtly relationship, marked by frequent and affectionate interactions.
Baron Munchausen
Baron Munchausen and Hilaro Frosticos are friends and fellow adventurers, sharing many exploits.
Lady Fragrantia
Hilaro Frosticos and Lady Fragrantia share a deeply romantic and courtly relationship, marked by frequent and affectionate interactions.
Baron Munchausen
Baron Munchausen and Hilaro Frosticos are friends and fellow adventurers, sharing many exploits.

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Hilaro Frosticos appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XXI
The Baron's powerful friend at court; advises him on the African venture and places a cap of dignity on his head.
Preparations for the Baron’s expedition into Africa
Conducts the Baron to the chariot along with Lady Fragrantia and the nobility.
XXIV
Participates in the grand debate aboard the new vessel, offering opinions on the interior of Africa and the potential for discovery and colonization.
XXV
Mentioned as Count Gosamer, who rides Sphinx and is thrown onto Teneriffe.
XXVI
Advisor to the Baron, offers counsel on how to handle the people's resistance to change.
XXVIII
Advises the Baron to set the people to work while their minds are in a ferment.
A Litigated Contention and the Chase of the Wauwau
Among the company pursuing Wauwau.
XXXII
Part of the expedition, questions the Nareskin about Wauwau, and fights in the battle.
The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members—Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards—Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, etc., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family.
Not directly mentioned in this chapter; included as a placeholder for canonical completeness.

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