The Worm Ouroboros · Character

Laxus

Witchland's careful Lord Admiral, a sober voice of sound advice among hot-headed commanders, later briefly wearing a crown he never sought.

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Also known as Lord Laxus, the Lord Laxus, King Laxus

First appearance: vii guests of the king in carc

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Mentioned by Prezmyra as being made king of Pixyland, and by Corinius as a rival.

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Laxus serves Witchland as high admiral, the man who keeps the fleet in trim and thinks in terms of supply, anchor, and asylum while Corinius dreams of pitched battle. His sad, serious brow and measured counsel set him apart from the swaggering lords around him, though he knows when to yield to a better general. His caution and his command of the sea make him pivotal to how the war moves west, and his fate carries him further than he ever intended.

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Major Demon and Witchland Lords
Allies and Key Supporting Figures
Minor Figures and Historical References
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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Corinius
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Queen Prezmyra
Mentioned by Prezmyra as being made king of Pixyland, and by Corinius as a rival.
XVI: The Lady Sriva’s Embassage
Mentioned as having arranged a meeting with Sriva on the terrace, but she stood him up.
The King Flies His Haggard
Commands the fleet as part of the expedition, wearing the crown of Pixyland.
The Murther of Gallandus by Corsus
Laxus commands the Witchland fleet and is hot against Corsus for the murder of Gallandus.
Thremnir’s Heugh
Burns Demon ships on Rammerick Strands and holds the sea, preventing Spitfire from receiving reinforcements.
XX: King Corinius
Assists Corinius, commands the ship that transports Corsus and his sons away.
XXII: Aurwath and Switchwater
Seen among the Witchland army, described as a brave man in a bad cause.
XXIII: The Weird Begun of Ishnain Nemartra
Advises Corinius to abandon the siege and seek out the main Demonland forces, criticizes the focus on Krothering as a waste of time.
A King in Krothering
Laxus chides Corinius for his behavior and secretly offers to help Gro thwart Corinius's plans.
XXVI: The Battle of Krothering Side
Lord Laxus advises caution and criticizes Corinius's youthful excesses, but ultimately supports his battle plan. He commands the fleet in Aurwath haven.
Tidings of Melikaphkhaz
Reported drowned in the sea-fight off Melikaphkhaz.
Bibliographical Note on the Verses
Laxus's Serenade from Anacreonta.

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