Who is Saufe, Softa, later El Nazred, the Diver from Anecdotes of Destiny ; and, Ehrengard and what is their importance? Anecdotes_of_Destiny_and_Ehrengard English & Literature "Saufe

Saufe, also known as Softa, is the young man who wishes to fly like the angels. The elders of the city conspire against him by subverting him with the dancer Thusmu. He ends up leaving the city. Later, he returns to the story as a diver. In both cases, Saufe or the Diver (El Nazred) have a magical ability to solve problems.