The Worm Ouroboros · Character

Corund

A mighty Witchland lord and father of sons, whose steady counsel and heavy hand make him the King's most trusted captain.

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Also known as Lord Corund, O Corund, Viglus Corund

First appearance: i the castle of lord juss

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Witch lord who walks at the King's left elbow and dismisses Gro's attempt to stop the match.

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Corund stands beside Corinius as one of Gorice's two great war-leaders, raised up to be king over a quarter of the world. Where Corinius burns to strike at once, Corund counsels looking beyond the next turn of the road,…

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Major Demon and Witchland Lords
Minor Figures and Historical References
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Corinius
rivalry · negative
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II: The Wrastling for Demonland
Witch lord who walks at the King's left elbow and dismisses Gro's attempt to stop the match.
III: The Red Foliot
Defends Gro from Corinius's wrath, insisting on hearing his explanation before any violence.
VI: The Claws of Witchland
Co-leads the Witchland forces; taunts Corinius; fights against the Demons.
VII: Guests of the King in Carcë
Corund sleeps late, then advises the King to kill the captives cleanly and warns that La Fireez must not learn of the Demons' fate due to his debt to Juss.
XI: The Burg of Eshgrar Ogo
Leads the siege of Eshgrar Ogo, executes Philpritz Faz, offers terms to the Demons, and later forgives Gro after a tense confrontation.
Queen Prezmyra
Prezmyra's husband, honored by the King with a crown and the rule of Impland.
XVI: The Lady Sriva’s Embassage
Referenced as Prezmyra's husband and the intended general for the expedition, currently away at Orpish.
XXVI: The Battle of Krothering Side
Mentioned as the father of Heming and Cargo, and as a noble captain in Witchland.
Tidings of Melikaphkhaz
Named captain general; discusses the battle with Prezmyra and resolves to stay in Carcë.
XXXI: The Demons Before Carcë
Reports on troop muster, fights fiercely in battle, wounds Juss but is himself mortally wounded; dies in his chair in full armor.
Bibliographical Note on the Verses
Corund's Song of the Chine from 'An Antidote Against Melancholy'.

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