Narcisse Maugham is a young male sorcerer who serves as an instructor at the College, the prestigious institution for mages that appears during the College arc of The Ancient Magus' Bride. He belongs to a branch family of the Innis household, making him a relative of Torrey Innis, with whom he shares a complicated relationship. As a teacher, Narcisse is known for his genuine enthusiasm for education and a noticeable vanity; he frequently comments on the importance of maintaining his appearance and structures his daily schedule around his grooming and presentation. He allows his students to address him as Professor Narcissist, a nickname that underscores his self-focused nature. In the story, his role is that of a supporting educator who interacts with the main characters during their time at the College, offering instruction and contributing to the unfolding events connected to the Innis family. Though the full extent of his magical abilities is not explicitly detailed, his position as a College instructor indicates a high level of competence in sorcery. His personality and motivations center on a passion for teaching combined with a desire for admiration, and he remains a consistent figure whose vanity and professional dedication define his presence in the narrative.