Corinius

Corsus

Corinius and Corsus are bitter enemies and political rivals, often clashing over power and influence in Witchland.

Lady Prezmyra

Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she resists his advances.

Sriva

Corinius manipulates and uses Sriva as a pawn in his schemes, creating a dynamic of control and exploitation.

Gorice XII

Corinius serves as a general under King Gorice XII, but their relationship is fraught with tension and mutual distrust.

Lord Juss

Corinius and Lord Juss are fierce enemies, constantly opposing each other in battle and political maneuvering.

Goldry Bluszco

Corinius and Goldry Bluszco are bitter adversaries, frequently clashing in combat and strategic conflicts.

Brandoch Daha

Brandoch Daha and Corinius are sworn enemies, engaging in intense personal and military confrontations.

Heming

Corinius commands Heming as a subordinate officer, with a relationship based on military hierarchy and occasional tension.

Lady Mevrian

Corinius is obsessed with Lady Mevrian, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a predatory dynamic.

Laxus

Corinius and Laxus are political and military rivals, often competing for favor and authority in Witchland.

Red Foliot

Corinius uses Red Foliot as a loyal but expendable henchman, maintaining a master-servant dynamic.

Spitfire

Corinius and Spitfire are enemies who clash in battle, driven by mutual animosity and opposing allegiances.

II: The Wrastling for Demonland

Witch lord who threatens the Red Foliot to uphold the King's cheating in the second fall.

III: The Red Foliot

Angry and eager to attack the Demons; threatens to kill Gro but is restrained by Corund.

VI: The Claws of Witchland

Leads the counter-ambush; wounded in the wrist by Brandoch Daha; later kicks the captured Brandoch Daha.

VII: Guests of the King in Carcë

Corinius laughs at Corsus's drunkenness, taunts La Fireez, and reports the army's strength to the King.

Queen Prezmyra

Encounters Sriva, kisses her forcefully, and agrees to meet her at her chamber an hour past midnight.

XVI: The Lady Sriva’s Embassage

Briefly mentioned by Corsus as a possible alternative to lead the expedition instead of Corund.

The King Flies His Haggard

Present at the departure, scornful and wearing the badge of captain general, but not chosen for the campaign.

Thremnir’s Heugh

Leads the Witchland forces, fights Spitfire in single combat, and wounds him severely.

XX: King Corinius

Crowned king of Demonland by Corsus, asserts dominance, exiles Corsus and his sons.

XXI: The Parley Before Krothering

Commands the Witchland army besieging Krothering; sends Gro to parley with Mevrian, driven by lust and malice toward Brandoch Daha.

XXII: Aurwath and Switchwater

Led the Witchland ambush at Switchwater Way, causing the Demon defeat.

XXIII: The Weird Begun of Ishnain Nemartra

Leads the Witchland army in the siege of Krothering, insists on taking the castle against the advice of his peers, and ultimately accepts Mevrian's surrender.

A King in Krothering

Corinius holds a banquet and tries to coerce Lady Mevrian into marriage, but his drunken advances are rebuffed.

XXVI: The Battle of Krothering Side

King Corinius prepares to give battle to Juss and Brandoch Daha, choosing Krothering Side as his ground. He is depicted as valiant but reckless, indulging in wine and venery.

Tidings of Melikaphkhaz

Follows the King and Corund after the council.

XXXI: The Demons Before Carcë

Present at the council, comments on the Nevrian king's tardiness, and fights in the battle.

The Latter End of All the Lords of Witchland

Reports the Demon army's strength, advises against sally, and later leads the midnight feast.

Argument: With Dates

Commissioned as king of Demonland; wins the battle of Thremnir's Heugh; crowned in Owlswick; later becomes captain general again; slain by Corsus after poisoning.

Bibliographical Note on the Verses

Corinius's love ditty and song on his Mistress from 'Merry Drollerie'.