The Worm Ouroboros · Character

Heming

Second son of Lord Corund, a young Witchland prince whose fierce pride and battlefield hunger make him a blade his father must watch as closely as any enemy.

supporting

Also known as Heming of Witchland, Prince Heming, young Heming

First appearance: vii guests of the king in carc

As a supporting figure in The Worm Ouroboros, Heming is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

One of Corund's sons present at the parley, described as sullen and dark.

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Heming of Witchland rides among the sons of Corund, raised in Carcë's martial household and eager to prove himself against the Demons who humbled his kin. He burns with the impatience of youth, chafing at counsel and hungry for the kind of glory that gets men killed or crowned. In the middle war he becomes one of Witchland's active captains, carrying his father's weight into the field while the older lords measure every risk.

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Major Demon and Witchland Lords
Minor Figures and Historical References
Allies and Key Supporting Figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Corinius
professional · ambivalent
Corinius commands Heming as a subordinate officer, with a relationship based on military… How this plays out →
Corinius
professional · ambivalent
Corinius commands Heming as a subordinate officer, with a relationship based on military… How this plays out →
Corinius
professional · ambivalent
Corinius commands Heming as a subordinate officer, with a relationship based on military… How this plays out →

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Heming appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XI: The Burg of Eshgrar Ogo
One of Corund's sons present at the parley, described as sullen and dark.
The King Flies His Haggard
Leans on the battlements watching the army depart.
XXIII: The Weird Begun of Ishnain Nemartra
Supports Laxus's counsel, is struck by Corinius during the argument, and warns Corinius against insulting Queen Prezmyra.
A King in Krothering
Heming devises and executes the plan to help Mevrian escape, providing her with armor and guiding her past the guards.
XXVI: The Battle of Krothering Side
Son of Corund, walks with Laxus and Cargo in Krothering home mead, discussing the situation and Corinius's rule.
XXXI: The Demons Before Carcë
Raises Pixyland and Maltraëny, leads an attack from the east, later reports to the King and is terrified by his look.
The Latter End of All the Lords of Witchland
Offers to slip past Demon guards to gather reinforcements.

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