The Worm Ouroboros · Character

Lord Zigg

A Demonland lord in Spitfire's camp, steady under oaths and omens, who answers a night-warning with a soldier's plain resolve.

supporting

Also known as Zigg, the Lord Zigg

First appearance: vii guests of the king in carc

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Sits on the dais and makes mocking remarks about the ambassador's appearance.

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Zigg stands at Spitfire's side before Owlswick, sworn to bring fifteen hundred men-at-arms out of the west and crack the castle gates. When a shrivelled ancient appears in the torchlight to warn Spitfire of Thremnir's Heugh, Zigg names it plainly as a spirit beyond the reach of weapons, while Spitfire scorns it as Witchland's trick. His steadiness against his captain's heat marks him as one of the quieter pillars of the Demon host.

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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Minor Figures and Historical References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.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Castle of Lord Juss
Sits on the dais and makes mocking remarks about the ambassador's appearance.
The First Expedition to Impland
Arrives at Krothering before sundown; whispers to Mevrian praising Brandoch Daha's prowess and beauty.
Thremnir’s Heugh
Advises Spitfire during the siege and is sent to raise men from the west.
XXI: The Parley Before Krothering
Raised an army for Spitfire but retreated after learning of Thremnir's Heugh; his house is later sacked by Corinius.
XXII: Aurwath and Switchwater
Mentioned as having named the day for Gaslark's landing; expected to join Spitfire.
Queen Sophonisba in Galing
Attends the feast and breaks the silences with jests.

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