# Corinius — The Worm Ouroboros character guide > Corinius in The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Lord Corinius, King Corinius, young Corinius **First appearance:** 0004-i-the-castle-of-lord-juss ## Snapshot A fierce Witchland lord whose hunger for glory outruns his caution, ever first to demand battle and last to count its cost. ## Who they are Corinius is one of King Gorice's chosen captains, a warlord whose confidence and appetite for action make him a driving force in Witchland's war against Demonland. He bristles at his defeat on Krothering Side yet turns cheerful the moment a new fight is promised, and his blunt counsel — strike now, before the enemy can refresh — sets him against the King's colder patience. His restless ambition and refusal to wait make him a volatile engine in the story's early campaigns. ## Relationships ### [Corsus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/corsus) _rivalry_ Corinius and Corsus are bitter enemies and political rivals, often clashing over power and influence in Witchland. ### [Lady Prezmyra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lady_prezmyra) _romantic_ Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she resists his advances. ### [Sriva](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/sriva) _psychological_ Corinius manipulates and uses Sriva as a pawn in his schemes, creating a dynamic of control and exploitation. ### [Gorice XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/gorice_xii) _professional_ Corinius serves as a general under King Gorice XII, but their relationship is fraught with tension and mutual distrust. ### [Lord Juss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lord_juss) _rivalry_ Corinius and Lord Juss are fierce enemies, constantly opposing each other in battle and political maneuvering. ### [Goldry Bluszco](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/goldry_bluszco) _rivalry_ Corinius and Goldry Bluszco are bitter adversaries, frequently clashing in combat and strategic conflicts. ### [Brandoch Daha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/brandoch_daha) _rivalry_ Brandoch Daha and Corinius are sworn enemies, engaging in intense personal and military confrontations. ### [Heming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/heming) _professional_ Corinius commands Heming as a subordinate officer, with a relationship based on military hierarchy and occasional tension. ### [Lady Mevrian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lady_mevrian) _psychological_ Corinius is obsessed with Lady Mevrian, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a predatory dynamic. ### [Laxus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/laxus) _rivalry_ Corinius and Laxus are political and military rivals, often competing for favor and authority in Witchland. ### [Red Foliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/red_foliot) _professional_ Corinius uses Red Foliot as a loyal but expendable henchman, maintaining a master-servant dynamic. ### [Spitfire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/spitfire) _rivalry_ Corinius and Spitfire are enemies who clash in battle, driven by mutual animosity and opposing allegiances. ## In the story ### [II: The Wrastling for Demonland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/vii-guests-of-the-king-in-carc) Corinius laughs at Corsus's drunkenness, taunts La Fireez, and reports the army's strength to the King. ### [Queen Prezmyra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xix-thremnir-s-heugh) Leads the Witchland forces, fights Spitfire in single combat, and wounds him severely. ### [XX: King Corinius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xx-king-corinius) Crowned king of Demonland by Corsus, asserts dominance, exiles Corsus and his sons. ### [XXI: The Parley Before Krothering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxii-aurwath-and-switchwater) Led the Witchland ambush at Switchwater Way, causing the Demon defeat. ### [XXIII: The Weird Begun of Ishnain Nemartra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxx-tidings-of-melikaphkhaz) Follows the King and Corund after the council. ### [XXXI: The Demons Before Carcë](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxxi-the-demons-before-carc) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/bibliographical-note-on-the-verses) Corinius's love ditty and song on his Mistress from 'Merry Drollerie'. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/corinius - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters