The Three Impostors · Character

Dr. Lipsius

A doctor with knowledge of occult matters.

minor

Also known as Lipsius

First appearance: novel of the black seal

Dr. Lipsius's tie to Mr. Joseph Walters is one of the pressures that moves The Three Impostors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The manipulative mastermind who seduces Walters with promises of forbidden knowledge and pleasure.

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With Mr. Joseph Walters (psychological): Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror. With Mr. James Headley (psychological): Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans. With Mr. Joseph Walters (psychological): Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Occult and mysterious figures
Cradock family and associates
Missing brother and deserted residence

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Mr. Joseph Walters
psychological · negative
Mr. James Headley
psychological · negative
Mr. Joseph Walters
psychological · negative
Mr. Joseph Walters
psychological · negative
Mr. James Headley
psychological · negative
Mr. James Headley
psychological · negative

Mr. Joseph Walters
Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.
Mr. James Headley
Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.
Mr. Joseph Walters
Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.
Mr. Joseph Walters
Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.
Mr. James Headley
Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.
Mr. James Headley
Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.

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History of the Young Man with Spectacles

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