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* {{Bishonen}}: He's extremely handsome, and his appearance is described as "godlike" when he's particularly triumphant.


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* NotSoDifferent: Tries to pull this on Cnaiür. Cnaiür laughs in Conphas's face.


* FamousLastWords: [[spoiler:Sister! You must tell my broth—!"]].



* FamousLastWords: [[spoiler:"I defeated the Scylvendi, you were there! No ''man'' could do such a thing!"]]
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* BadassGrandpa: He's quite old, but he's the grandmaster of the Imperial Saik.
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* ProfessionalButtKisser: Acts this way in the presence of Conphas. Ultimately subverted in that it's all an act and he is much more GenreSavvy.

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[[folder:Maithanet]]

!!Maithanet

The Shriah of the Thousand Temples, and primary instigator of the Inrithi Holy War.

* BadassPreacher: Gives off this vibe. Esmenet describes him as "comporting himself with neck-breaking strength."
* BodyguardingABadass: Is always surrounded by Inchausti, the elite Shrial Knights who protect the Shriah. Maithanet can handle himself.
* TheConsigliere: To Esmenet at the beginning of the second trilogy. Inrilatas mocks how Maithanet tries to act like "a more human version of Kellhus" in order to facilitate this relationship.
* TheDragon: [[spoiler:To Anasûrimbor Moënghus.]]
* FamousLastWords: [[spoiler:Sister! You must tell my broth—!"]].
* {{Foreshadowing}}: His ascent to power is meant to parallel Kellhus. A complete stranger from far-off foreign lands arrives taking control of a corrupt and decadent institution. It's remarked upon by Achamian that Maithanet's mysterious origins are to his benefit as Shriah, insulating him from seemingly being a product of the already-corrupt Shrial Apparati.
* HighPriest: The Shriah is considered the living Apostle of the Latter Prophet, as well as the administrative ruler of the Thousand Temples, and the spiritual leader of all Inrithi.
* LargeAndInCharge: Achamian notes that he makes the tall priests next to him look "womanish."
* MadeOfIron: Recovers from almost being choked to death with unnatural quickness.
* MeaningfulName: "Maithanet" means ''Instruction'' in Thoti-Eännorean—the language of the Tusk.
* MoleInCharge: [[spoiler:For Anasûrimbor Moënghus within the Thousand Temples]].
* OnlySaneMan: [[spoiler:Anasûrimbor Moënghus had six half-Dûnyain children. Maithanet was the only child that expressed "balance" and was permitted to live]].
* RedHerring: There are plenty of clues in the first book that Maithanet is a Consult plant—specifically a skin-spy. This is Achamian's theory as well. Maithanet ''is'' a part of a larger conspiracy, but he isn't a Consult agent.
* RefugeInAudacity: Maithanet's confrontation with Xerius in ''The Warrior-Prophet'' is this.
* RousingSpeech: Delivers one outside the Junriüma on the Morn of Ascension, formally declaring the Holy War to reconquer Shimeh.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: Has remarkably little "screentime" in the first trilogy. He sets the entire plot in motion by calling for the Holy War.
* TurbulentPriest: Is this to most of the Great Factions of the Three Seas. In the words of Achamian, the corrupt and ineffective administration of the Thousand Temples had been a constant in the political calculus of the Three Seas. Maithanet completely upsets the status quo.
* WrongGenreSavvy: Deposes Esmenet thinking that he needs to gain control of the New Empire to forestall its collapse. Afterward he concludes that this is fallacy, that the utility of the Empire ended once the Great Ordeal marched.
* YourHeadAsplode: Delivers one of these to [[spoiler:Inrilatas]].

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[[folder:Paro Inrao]]

!!Paro Inrao

A former Mandate initiate and student of Achamian's. He abandoned the Mandate and became a Shrial priest in Sumna.

* DefectorFromDecadence: How Inrao viewed leaving the Mandate.
* ILetGwenStacyDie: [[spoiler:Achamian is haunted by his failure to protect Inrao]].
* TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth

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[[folder:Ikurei Xerius III]]

!!Ikurei Xerius

The Nansur Emperor and one of the most powerful men in the Three Seas.

* CainAndAbel: His backstory.
* TheCaligula: Xerius lapses into "Caligula moments" when he's excited or angry. At one point, he throws a golden wine-cup off his balcony just for fun, and remarks that some servant will undoubtedly steal it. He then orders his guards to scourge whoever steals it.
* DumbassHasAPoint: Not particularly bright, but he has his moments. Conphas notes in regards to Xerius how proud lesser men are of their fleeting moments of brilliance.
* NeckSnap: [[spoiler:Receives this from a skin-spy pretending to be his mother.]]
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: An interesting case; inspired by the political maneuvering and perceived decadence of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexius_I_Comnenus Alexius Comnenus]], the Emperor of Byzantium. For Alexius's military success, see below.
* ManipulativeBastard
* ParentalIncest: With his mother.
* RoyallyScrewedUp: The Ikurei royal family is quite screwed up.
* UndignifiedDeath

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[[folder:Ikurei Conphas]]

!!Ikurei Conphas

The nephew and heir of Emperor Xerius, and the finest general in the known world.

* {{Bishonen}}: He's extremely handsome, and his appearance is described as "godlike" when he's particularly triumphant.
* BreakTheHaughty: This narcissist is eventually broken, at the hands of Cnaiür (who [[spoiler: brutally rapes him]]) and Saubon (who [[spoiler: defeats his army and kills him]]).
* CatchPhrase: "War is intellect."
* TheCavalry: Is this to the Kianene defending Shimeh.
* TheChessmaster: To an even greater degree than his uncle.
* CulturedBadass: Is a well-read aristocrat. War is intellect after all.
* TheDandy
* TheDragon: As Exalt-General, Conphas is the supreme commander of the Nansur military and answers only to the Emperor.
** DragonWithAnAgenda: Is also this to his Uncle, Xerius. Conphas never gets around to directly confronting his Uncle though, due to being preoccupieed with the Holy War.
** DragonAscendant: [[spoiler: Becomes this in ''The Thousandfold Though'' after his Uncle's assassination.]]
* TheEvilPrince
* FamousLastWords: [[spoiler:"I defeated the Scylvendi, you were there! No ''man'' could do such a thing!"]]
* FourStarBadass: Conphas isn't much of a warrior, but put him in charge of an army and he will lead that force to victory.
* AGodAmI: Falls deeper and deeper into this narcissistic delusion as the Holy War continues.
* InsufferableGenius: He really likes to lecture people on his great intellect.
* IAmTheNoun: A rare implied variant after Proyas suggest he may seize Conphas for questioning.
-->'''Conphas''':"What? You propose to arrest me?"
-->'''Proyas''':"You propose to arrest Prince Kellhus."
-->'''Conphas''':"You would find it hard to arrest an army."
-->'''Proyas''':"I see no army."
-->'''Conphas''':"But you do..."
* LackOfEmpathy: Probably his greatest flaw. Despite his tremendous intellect and analytical mind, Conphas can't really fathom the ''emotions'' that motivate those around him. This leads to dizzying blind spots relating to many characters including:[[spoiler: Martemus, Biaxi Sompas, Cnaiür, and the vast majority of his army once they reach Shimeh.]]
* TheMole: [[spoiler: He was sent to ensure the Holy War fails, as part of a political deal with the Kianene.]]
* NotSoDifferent: Tries to pull this on Cnaiür. Cnaiür laughs in Conphas's face.
* KlingonPromotion: Aims to attain the throne early in this method.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Inspired by Alexius Comnenus's military expertise.
* RapeAsDrama: Happens to him.
* RapePortrayedAsRedemption: InvokedTrope, but ultimately subverted. Cnaiür says that he wants to teach Conphas a lesson about life by raping him. It has about as much effect on Conphas as a slap on the wrist. He actually express concern for how ''little'' he's bothered by the whole affair.
* RedBaron: "The Lion of Kiyuth" after his tremendous victory over the Scylvendi tribes at the Kiyuth River. Most rank and file soldiers of the Nansurium shorten it to simply, "The Lion."
* TheSociopath: In the words of Kellhus, Conphas has a "pathological disregard for the estimations of other men."
* TheStrategist: in general, and specifically offers to serve this role to the Holy War.
* TheUnfettered

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[[folder:Ikurei Istriya]]

!!Ikurei Istriya

Mother of Emperor Ikurei Xerius III, once famed for her legendary beauty.

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[[folder:Skeaös]]

Prime Counsel to Ikurei Xerius, having served in that capacity for thirty years.

* ArtificialHuman
* HypercompetentSidekick: Has been this to Xerius for many years.
* ProfessionalButtKisser: Goes into this mode when he needs to placate Xerius.

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[[folder:Martemus]]

!!Martemus

Nansur general and aide to Ikurei Conphas.

* {{Foil}}: InvokedTrope. Conphas says that he values Martemus and his taciturn nature as a foil to his own personality.
* NumberTwo: To his Exalt-General, Conphas.
* PunchClockVillain: He's a good guy, but he's loyal to Conphas. He struggles mightily between his loyalty to Conphas and his conscience, which is manipulated by Kellhus.
* SocialClimber: Not an overt example. Conphas notes how his eyes "light up" when they discuss imperial politics and matters of state.
* WorkingClassHero: Has a provincial accent and isn't from a rich family. He became Conphas's aide on merit rather than privilege.

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[[folder:Biaxi Sompas]]

!!Biaxi Sompas

The Nansur General of the Kidruhil. Eldest son of Patridomos Coronsas.

* BlueBlood: A member of House Biaxi, one of the most prestigious and powerful Houses of the Congregate.
* FieldPromotion: Conphas tempts Sompas with a possible promotion to Exalt-General to motivate him. Sompas doesn't think it would be worth it.
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Raped to death by a skin-spy—not a good way to go.
* TheHunterBecomesTheHunted: Is hunting for Cnaiür at first. Soon his cavalry patrols begin disappearing and Sompas quickly realizes this trope is in effect.
* ProfessionalButtKisser: Acts this way in the presence of Conphas. Ultimately subverted in that it's all an act and he is much more GenreSavvy.
* RankUp: After Thallei Numemarius is killed during the cleansing of Shigek, Sompas is promoted to General of the Kidruhil.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: After he is deployed with the Kidruhil to track down Cnaiür, he rides for Kellhus hoping to gain some favor by revealing Conphas's imminent attack.

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[[folder:Cememketri]]

!!Cememketri

Grandmaster of the Imperial Saik and adviser of Ikurei Xerius.

* BadassGrandpa: He's quite old, but he's the grandmaster of the Imperial Saik.
* TokenMinority: Is Shiropti, an ethnic Shigeki living in the Nansurium.

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[[folder:Ngarau]]

!!Ngarau

The Grand Seneschal to Ikurei Xerius.

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:Is killed during the earthquake that wracks Momemn at the end of ''The Great Ordeal''.]]
* MauveShirt: Appears or is mentioned in all six published books. He is little more than background setting.
* UndyingLoyalty: To whomever happens to be in power on the Andiamine Heights. Be it House Ikurei or [[spoiler:House Anasûrimbor.]]

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