# Lord Juss — The Worm Ouroboros character guide > Lord Juss in The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Juss, the Lord Juss, Lord Juss of Demonland **First appearance:** 0004-i-the-castle-of-lord-juss ## Snapshot The lord of Demonland, whose towering spirit is tested by grief, sorcery, and the long road toward vengeance against Witchland. ## Who they are Juss leads the Demons after Witchland's blow has scattered their strength, and the early chapters find him climbing through frozen, treacherous country where illusions prey on his resolve. On the mountain he passes by a seeming lady's murder rather than be limed by the powers of night, a choice that leaves his heart shaken but his purpose intact. His endurance and the loyalty he commands from Brandoch Daha and his other lords make him the still center of Demonland's answer to Carcë. ## Relationships ### [Brandoch Daha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/brandoch_daha) _friendship_ Brandoch Daha and Lord Juss are close allies and comrades-in-arms, sharing a deep bond of loyalty and mutual respect. ### [Corinius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/corinius) _rivalry_ Corinius and Lord Juss are fierce enemies, constantly opposing each other in battle and political maneuvering. ### [Lady Prezmyra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lady_prezmyra) _friendship_ Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes. ### [Goldry Bluszco](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/goldry_bluszco) _family_ Goldry Bluszco and Lord Juss are brothers, sharing a strong familial bond and fighting side by side. ### [Mivarsh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/mivarsh) _professional_ Lord Juss commands Mivarsh as a loyal officer in his army, with a relationship based on duty and respect. ### [King Gaslark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/king_gaslark) _friendship_ King Gaslark and Lord Juss are allies and friends, cooperating against common threats like Witchland. ### [Corinius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/corinius) _rivalry_ Corinius and Lord Juss are fierce enemies, constantly opposing each other in battle and political maneuvering. ### [Brandoch Daha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/brandoch_daha) _friendship_ Brandoch Daha and Lord Juss are close allies and comrades-in-arms, sharing a deep bond of loyalty and mutual respect. ### [Corinius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/corinius) _rivalry_ Corinius and Lord Juss are fierce enemies, constantly opposing each other in battle and political maneuvering. ### [Brandoch Daha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/brandoch_daha) _friendship_ Brandoch Daha and Lord Juss are close allies and comrades-in-arms, sharing a deep bond of loyalty and mutual respect. ### [Lady Prezmyra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lady_prezmyra) _friendship_ Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes. ### [Lady Prezmyra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lady_prezmyra) _friendship_ Lady Prezmyra and Lord Juss share a respectful and supportive friendship, often allied against common foes. ## In the story ### [The Worm Ouroboros](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/the-worm-ouroboros) One of the Demonland lords, central to the challenge and events. ### [The Castle of Lord Juss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/i-the-castle-of-lord-juss) Host of the festival, receives the Witchland ambassador with grave composure, leaning back in his high seat. ### [III: The Red Foliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/iii-the-red-foliot) Leads the Demons in refusing to eat or drink with the Witches, citing their betrayal at the sea-fight against the Ghouls. ### [Conjuring in the Iron Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/iv-conjuring-in-the-iron-tower) A Demon lord and sorcerer of ancient power, whose charms are said to blunt the cockatrice's glance. ### [King Gorice's Sending](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/v-king-gorice-s-sending) His ship is ruined by Gorice's sending; he is grief-stricken over Goldry's disappearance and resists the call for a rash assault on Carcë. ### [VI: The Claws of Witchland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/vi-the-claws-of-witchland) Leads the assault with Gaslark and Brandoch Daha; fights back-to-back with Brandoch Daha against overwhelming odds; captured and netted. ### [VII: Guests of the King in Carcë](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/vii-guests-of-the-king-in-carc) Lord Juss is captured and chained in the old banquet hall, tormented by the sight of food. ### [The First Expedition to Impland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/viii-the-first-expedition-to-impland) Returns home grieving for his brother Goldry; receives a true dream directing him to Koshtra Belorn; resolves to undertake the expedition despite the threat of Witchland. ### [Salapanta Hills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/ix-salapanta-hills) Leads the Demons, questions Mivarsh Faz, attempts peacemaking between Zeldornius and Helteranius. ### [X: The Marchlands of the Moruna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/x-the-marchlands-of-the-moruna) Leads the company, advises caution against the lady's guile, and decides to head for Eshgrar Ogo after Mivarsh's warning. ### [XI: The Burg of Eshgrar Ogo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xi-the-burg-of-eshgrar-ogo) Leads the Demon defense, refuses Corund's initial terms, and stands firm during the parley. ### [Koshtra Pivrarcha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xii-koshtra-pivrarcha) Leads the expedition, reveals the curse on Koshtra Belorn, and insists on climbing Koshtra Pivrarcha first. Shows great endurance and care for his companions during the storm. ### [Koshtra Belorn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xiii-koshtra-belorn) Leads the expedition to Koshtra Belorn, driven by his dream to find his brother Goldry. He is resolute and patient, but grows heavy-hearted as the Queen delays answering his questions. ### [XIV: The Lake of Ravary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xiv-the-lake-of-ravary) Receives the hippogriff's egg from Queen Sophonisba, sleeps deeply while Mivarsh steals the egg, later attempts to climb the forbidden mountain and lies near death for months, then recovers upon learning of another egg in Demonland. ### [Lord Gro and the Lady Mevrian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxv-lord-gro-and-the-lady-mevrian) Mentioned as arriving with Brandoch Daha to rescue Mevrian and Gro, part of the homecoming to Demonland. ### [The Second Expedition to Impland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxvii-the-second-expedition-to-impland) Leader of the expedition, determined to rescue his brother Goldry Bluszco despite opposition. ### [Zora Rach Nam Psarrion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxviii-zora-rach-nam-psarrion) Climbs Zora Rach, resists illusions, rescues and carries his brother Goldry down the mountain. ### [XXIX: The Fleet at Muelva](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxix-the-fleet-at-muelva) Leads the Demonland lords, bids farewell to Queen Sophonisba, and resolves to force the Straits despite Laxus's superior fleet. ### [XXXI: The Demons Before Carcë](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxxi-the-demons-before-carc) Leads the Demon forces, makes a critical tactical decision to weaken his left flank, fights Corund, is struck down and left senseless. ### [Queen Sophonisba in Galing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xxxiii-queen-sophonisba-in-galing) Hosts Queen Sophonisba in Galing, shows her his sword, and confesses his melancholy and longing for the days of war against Witchland. ### [Argument: With Dates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/argument-with-dates) Central figure in the Demonland expedition; has a vision of Goldry bound on Zora; rides the hippogriff to Zora Rach and delivers Goldry. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lord_juss - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters