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Lady Prezmyra

Witchland's queen, radiant and bold, who pleads her husband's cause before a king who will not let a woman speak of war.

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Also known as Prezmyra, the Lady Prezmyra, Queen Prezmyra

First appearance: VII: Guests of the King in Carcë

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Prezmyra sits on the terrace, learns of the Demons' capture from Gro, and criticizes the King's cruel sport, later accompanying Corund to speak with the King.

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Prezmyra comes to Gorice's private chamber to urge an expedition against Demonland, pressing the case for Corund to lead it while carefully balancing thanks to the King against praise of her husband. The King puts her off with falconry and roses, insisting war and policy are not for women, though she reminds him Corund made her his ambassador. Her hardiness in the face of his coldness, and the tension between her ambition for Corund and the King's jealousy of counsel, mark her as a force in Carcë's politics.

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Character groups

Major Demon and Witchland Lords
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Aftermath
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Relationships

Corinius
romantic · ambivalent
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she… How this plays out →
Lord Juss
friendship · positive
Corinius
romantic · ambivalent
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she… How this plays out →
Corinius
romantic · ambivalent
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she… How this plays out →
Lord Juss
friendship · positive
Lord Juss
friendship · positive

Corinius
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she resists his advances.
Lord Juss
Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes.
Corinius
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she resists his advances.
Corinius
Corinius is infatuated with Lady Prezmyra and pursues her aggressively, though she resists his advances.
Lord Juss
Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes.
Lord Juss
Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes.

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VII: Guests of the King in Carcë
Prezmyra sits on the terrace, learns of the Demons' capture from Gro, and criticizes the King's cruel sport, later accompanying Corund to speak with the King.
Queen Prezmyra
Walks with Lord Gro on the terrace, reveals her anger at the Demons and her desire for Witchland to attack Demonland.
XVI: The Lady Sriva’s Embassage
Mentioned as a rival who plans to petition the King for Corund to lead the expedition; her words and actions are overheard and reported by Sriva.
The King Flies His Haggard
Petitions the King for Corund to lead the Demonland expedition, but learns it is already assigned to Corsus.
Tidings of Melikaphkhaz
Learns of her brother's death; urges Corund to raise forces against Demonland.
The Latter End of All the Lords of Witchland
Keeps her chamber after her lord's death, not seen at the feast.
Argument: With Dates
Crowned Queen of Impland in Carcë; meets a tragical end in Carcë.
Bibliographical Note on the Verses
Song in praise of Prezmyra by Thomas Carew.

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