# Figures of Earth — Character guide

> Key figures in Figures of Earth by James Branch Cabell.

- [Dom Manuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/dom_manuel.md): A swineherd who becomes Count of Poictesme through a series of magical and martial adventures.
- [Niafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/niafer.md): Manuel's first wife, a resourceful woman who helps him gain power and later returns from the dead.
- [Freydis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/freydis.md): A powerful witch-queen of Audela who becomes Manuel's second wife and bears him children.
- [Alianora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/alianora.md): A beautiful woman from a magical realm who becomes Manuel's third wife and mother of his heir.
- [Miramon Lluagor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/miramon_lluagor.md): A powerful magician who aids and opposes Manuel at various points in his quest.
- [King Ferdinand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/king_ferdinand.md): A tyrannical king who opposes Manuel and is eventually defeated by him.
- [King Helmas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/king_helmas.md): A wise king who gives Manuel counsel and the crown of wisdom.
- [Hinzelmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/hinzelmann.md): A kobold or household spirit who serves Manuel and offers philosophical commentary.
- [Sesphra of the Dreams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/sesphra_of_the_dreams.md): A mysterious figure who appears in Manuel's dreams and guides him.
- [Melicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/melicent.md): Manuel and Freydis's daughter, who is stolen by a stork and later rescued.
- [Raymond Bérenger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/raymond_berenger.md): A neighboring king who becomes an ally and friend to Manuel.
- [The Head of Misery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/the_head_of_misery.md): A magical severed head that grants wishes but brings sorrow.
- [Suskind](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/suskind.md): A queen who becomes Manuel's mistress and bears him a son.
- [Madame Gisèle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/madame_gisele.md): A noblewoman who has a brief romantic encounter with Manuel.
- [Ruric](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/ruric.md): A young warrior who serves Manuel and later becomes a king.
- [Horvendile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/horvendile.md): A mysterious young man who appears at key moments in Manuel's story.
- [Sister Math](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/sister_math.md): A nun who teaches Manuel about economics and practical wisdom.
- [Oriander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/oriander.md): A legendary swimmer who helps Manuel cross a dangerous river.
- [Stultitia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/stultitia.md): A foolish queen who is easily manipulated by Manuel.
- [Mimir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/mimir.md): A wise but shameless being who guards a magical well.
- [Grandfather Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/grandfather_death.md): The personification of death who appears to claim Manuel at the end.
- [The Zhar-Ptitza Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/the_zhar_ptitza_bird.md): A magical firebird that Manuel must capture as part of a quest.
- [The Apsarasas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/the_apsarasas.md): Celestial nymphs who appear in a magical episode.
- [Jurgen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/jurgen.md): A minor character who appears briefly in the story.
- [King Thibaut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/king_thibaut.md): A king who is mentioned but does not appear directly.
- [Sancha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/sancha.md): A servant or minor noblewoman in the court.
- [Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/arnaye.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [Emmerick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/emmerick.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Vraidex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/vraidex.md): A mountain or personification that Manuel must ascend.
- [Anavalt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/anavalt.md): A courteous nobleman who appears briefly.
- [Gleipnir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/gleipnir.md): A magical fetter mentioned in the story.
- [Dorothy of the White Arms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/dorothy_of_the_white_arms.md): A beautiful woman who appears in a vision or dream.
- [The Peohtes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/the_peohtes.md): A tribe or people mentioned in the narrative.
- [Countess Matthiette de Montors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/montors.md): A noblewoman who appears briefly in the story.
- [The Holy Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/figures_of_earth_se/characters/the_holy_father.md): The Pope, who is mentioned in the narrative.

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