The King of Elfland’s Daughter · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The King of Elfland’s Daughter by Lord Dunsany.
Alveric
major
Also known as II Alveric, IV Alveric
A mortal man who ventures into Elfland to win the King's daughter.
Lirazel
major
Also known as Princess Lirazel, the Princess Lirazel, Thither Lirazel, Earth Lirazel
The King of Elfland's daughter, who marries Alveric and later longs for Earth.
Orion
major
Also known as Threl, young Orion, Orion Threl
Son of Alveric and Lirazel, a hunter who grows up between Earth and Elfland.
Lurulu
supporting
Also known as XXIV Lurulu
A troll from Elfland who observes the restlessness of Earth.
Ziroonderel
supporting
A witch who aids Alveric with magical knowledge and potions.
Oth
minor
A leather worker who speaks of the elfin mountains.
Vand
minor
A character associated with the parliament of Erl.
Niv
minor
A member of the parliament of Erl.
The Freer
minor
Also known as Good Freer
A religious figure who comments on magic and the elfin realm.
Zend
minor
A character from the parliament of Erl.
Narl
minor
A member of the parliament of Erl.
Rannok
minor
A character from the parliament of Erl.
Erl
minor
The lord of Erl, father of Alveric.
Guhic
minor
A character from the parliament of Erl.
Curst
minor
A character involved in the cursing of elfin things.
Mother Witch
minor
Also known as Witch
An old witch who appears in the story.
Thyl
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Gazic
minor
A minor character from the parliament of Erl.
