Martini

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 37

Martini’s presence is that of a careful authority consulted across the book’s scholarly notes, a name behind the terms and explanations on the page. The text reveals nothing of his outward appearance, letting his learning speak in his place.

Gender: male
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 37
Books: 1

Martini is repeatedly cited as a source for information, especially concerning Chinese administrative terminology. His contribution is intellectual rather than personal in the account: no biography, relationships, or broader life story is given.