# Mivarsh — The Worm Ouroboros character guide

> Mivarsh in The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mivarsh Faz, sweet Mivarsh

**First appearance:** 0011-viii-the-first-expedition-to-impland

## Snapshot

A young Goblinland prince who follows Lord Brandoch Daha into the deadly mountains, choosing perilous companionship over lonely terror on the Moruna.

## Who they are

Mivarsh Faz, called "sweet Mivarsh" by those who know him, finds himself caught between the schemes of greater lords and his own fear of what lurks on the Moruna. When Juss and Brandoch Daha invite him to seek Koshtra Belorn, he reasons that being devoured by mantichores alongside two lords is kinder than facing the horrors alone. His reluctant courage and self-deprecating humor make him an unlikely but endearing companion on the quest to free Goldry Bluszco.

## Relationships

### [Lord Juss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lord_juss)

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Lord Juss commands Mivarsh as a loyal officer in his army, with a relationship based on duty and respect.

### [Lord Juss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lord_juss)

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Lord Juss commands Mivarsh as a loyal officer in his army, with a relationship based on duty and respect.

### [Lord Juss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/characters/lord_juss)

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Lord Juss commands Mivarsh as a loyal officer in his army, with a relationship based on duty and respect.

## In the story

### [Salapanta Hills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/ix-salapanta-hills)

Captured by Brandoch Daha, reveals Helteranius's conquest of Orpish and betrayal by Philpritz Faz.

### [X: The Marchlands of the Moruna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/x-the-marchlands-of-the-moruna)

Warns the Demons of Jalcanaius Fostus's pursuit, having ridden hard to reach them.

### [Koshtra Pivrarcha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xii-koshtra-pivrarcha)

Reluctant guide who fears the unknown land and its dangers, but chooses to accompany the Demons rather than face the Moruna alone. Survives the storm thanks to Juss's care.

### [Koshtra Belorn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xiii-koshtra-belorn)

Travels with the Demons, suffering from cold and exhaustion during the descent.

### [XIV: The Lake of Ravary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/xiv-the-lake-of-ravary)

Serves as attendant, steals the hippogriff's egg from Juss, hatches it, attempts to ride the hippogriff but is thrown and nearly killed.

### [Bibliographical Note on the Verses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worm_ouroboros_se/chapters/bibliographical-note-on-the-verses)

Mivarsh's staves on Salapanta from Herrick's 'Hesperides'.

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