The Worm Ouroboros · Character

Corsus

An aging Witchland duke who masks his cunning behind bluster and wine, weighing his daughter's ambitions against the rising fortunes of younger men.

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Also known as Duke Corsus, the old Duke Corsus, Corsus Vizz

First appearance: ii the wrastling for demonland

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Carries out the King's order to net the Demons.

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Corsus commands Owlswick and a seat at Carcë's council table, but he feels the world slipping toward the young—Corinius, Laxus, and above all Corund, whose marriage to Prezmyra has made him the King's favorite. He locks his wife away and drinks with his daughter Sriva, confessing that he sees no profit in striving further. Yet his apparent resignation conceals a calculating mind that understands exactly how power is shifting around him.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Corinius
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Corinius and Corsus are bitter enemies and political rivals, often clashing over power… How this plays out →
Corinius
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Corinius and Corsus are bitter enemies and political rivals, often clashing over power… How this plays out →
Corinius
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Corinius and Corsus are bitter enemies and political rivals, often clashing over power… How this plays out →

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Corsus appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI: The Claws of Witchland
Carries out the King's order to net the Demons.
VII: Guests of the King in Carcë
Corsus is drunk at the banquet, sings a song, and quarrels with the dwarf, biting his thumb.
Queen Prezmyra
Mentioned as Sriva's father, to whom she goes to impart something.
XVI: The Lady Sriva’s Embassage
Sends his daughter to the King to secure the expedition for himself, acting out of drunkenness and political rivalry.
The King Flies His Haggard
Chosen to lead the invasion of Demonland; marches at the head of his veterans and sails from Tenemos.
The Murther of Gallandus by Corsus
Corsus is the commander in Demonland who loses a battle at the Rapes of Brima, then murders Gallandus in his sleep, leading to a mutiny.
Thremnir’s Heugh
Holds Owlswick Castle with his sons, feasting within while Spitfire besieges it.
XX: King Corinius
Forced to crown Corinius, then exiled with his sons; plots revenge but submits to Corinius's power.
Tidings of Melikaphkhaz
Sits drunk in his chair during the council.
The Latter End of All the Lords of Witchland
Urges peace at the council, is dismissed by the King, but later reconciles and drinks to the King's sorcery.
Argument: With Dates
Commands the expedition to Demonland; murders Gallandus; degraded by the King; later attempts to poison Corinius and others; slain by Corinius.
Bibliographical Note on the Verses
Corsus's ditties from the Roxburgh Ballads and Anacreonta.

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