The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Chenchu
Also known as Chang-y
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 116
Chenchu is introduced with the weight of command and the guarded atmosphere of a man involved in dangerous courtly intrigue. The text gives no portrait of his face or manner, but his rank lends his brief appearance a quiet, watchful gravity.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (circa 1282)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 116
- Books
- 1
Chenchu, also called Chang-y, is identified as a Cathayan commander of a thousand and a co-conspirator in the plot against Achmath. His place in the account is tied to that political intrigue and his position of authority. No further personal history or characterization is supplied.
Description
The text identifies Chenchu as Cathayan (Chinese) and as a commander, but gives no physical portrait. His complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, age markers, stature, and build are unspecified. His attire is likewise undescribed; a general presentation as a high-ranking commander should not add ungrounded distinguishing details.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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