Character guide

Engineer Prokop

major

Also known as Prokop, Mr. Prokop, Eng. Prokop, Mr. Eng.

Brilliant but tormented inventor of Krakatit, an explosive that threatens to consume him and those around him.

The Princess

major

Also known as Princess Willy, Willy, Princess

Enigmatic aristocrat who becomes entangled with Prokop, embodying both allure and danger.

Mr. Carson

major

Also known as Carson, Mr. Carson Balttin, Balttin, Sir Reginald Carson, Sir Reginald

Wealthy industrialist and rival, deeply involved in the political and personal intrigues surrounding Krakatit.

Annie

supporting

Also known as the terrified Annie

Young woman connected to Prokop's past, whose fate intertwines with his quest.

George Thomas

supporting

Also known as George, George Thomas, Thomas, Mr. Thomas, Mr. George Thomas, this Thomas, Engineer Thomas, Mr. Engineer Thomas, the missing Thomas, Dr. Thomas, old Dr. Thomas, Dear Mr. Thomas, Herrn Thomas, Thomas⁠

Engineer and colleague of Prokop, whose disappearance and reappearance drive key events.

Comrade Daimon

supporting

Also known as Daimon, Old Daimon, LI Daimon

Mysterious revolutionary figure who aids and manipulates Prokop.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor

Physician attending to Prokop during his illness and recovery.

Mr. Holz

supporting

Also known as Holz, the tranquil Mr. Holz, the attentive Holz, the serious and concentrated Mr. Holz, The silent Mr. Holz, Outside Mr. Holz

Carson's loyal and observant assistant.

Dr. Krafft

supporting

Also known as Krafft, So Dr. Krafft, Mr. Krafft

Scientist and associate of Prokop, involved in the Krakatit project.

Paul

minor

Also known as Mr. Paul

Acquaintance of Prokop, appears in social contexts.

Uncle Rohn

supporting

Also known as the jovial Uncle Rohn, Rohn, the bareheaded Uncle Rohn, Oncle Rohn, Prince Rohn

Jovial older relative of the Princess, part of the aristocratic circle.

Mon Oncle Charles

minor

Also known as Oncle Charles, the charming Oncle Charles, Mon Oncle, Uncle Charles

Charming French uncle of the Princess, a figure of old-world elegance.

Krakatit

supporting

Also known as Comrade Krakatit, the Krakatit

The explosive substance itself, personified as a character in Prokop's fevered imagination.

Mazaud

minor

Also known as The old Mazaud, old Mazaud

Older scientist or industrialist, connected to the Krakatit network.

Darling

minor

Term of endearment used by Prokop, possibly referring to the Princess.

Rosso

minor

Minor character in the international intrigue surrounding Krakatit.

Plinius

minor

Also known as Mr. Plinius

Minor character, possibly a scientist or associate.

Premier

minor

Political leader involved in the high-stakes negotiations over Krakatit.

Prince Hagen

minor

Also known as Prince, the first Hagen, This Hagen, The old Hagen, the old Hagen, Hagen

Aristocratic figure, possibly a rival or ally in the power games.

Bob

minor

Minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Honzik

minor

Also known as the wiry-haired terrier Honzik, Whereat Honzik

A dog, Prokop's loyal companion.

Egon

minor

Also known as young Egon

Young man in the aristocratic circle.

Lieutenant Rohlauf

minor

Also known as Rohlauf

Military officer, possibly involved in security around Krakatit.

Minnie

minor

Also known as Marie

Minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Agan Khan

minor

Exotic figure, possibly a foreign dignitary.

Prince Suwalski

minor

Also known as the haughty Suwalski, le bon Prince, Suwalski

Haughty aristocrat, part of the Princess's circle.

Peters

minor

Also known as Delegate Peters

Delegate, possibly political or industrial.

Tartar Princess

minor

Also known as Tartar, Princess

Exotic princess, possibly a fantasy or fever dream of Prokop.

Darwin

minor

Also known as hyperofabula ugongi dugongi Darwin

Mentioned in a feverish or satirical context, not a real character.

Wilhelmina Adelaide Maud

minor

Also known as Minna

Full name of a minor female character, possibly the Princess.

Whirlwind

minor

Also known as the careering Whirlwind

Personification of a storm or destructive force in Prokop's visions.

Li-taj Khan

minor

Also known as Li-taj

Exotic name, possibly from Prokop's fever dreams.

Mr. d'Hémon

minor

Minor character, possibly French.

Joseph

minor

Minor character, possibly a servant.

Professor Wald

minor

Also known as Wald

Academic figure, possibly a mentor or colleague.

Father

minor

Religious figure, possibly in a ceremony or vision.

Nanda

minor

Exotic female name, possibly from Prokop's travels or dreams.

Von Graun

minor

Also known as Meanwhile Von Graun

German-sounding name, possibly a military or political figure.

Prince Aladdin

minor

Exotic prince, likely from a fantasy sequence.

Grandfather

minor

Elderly relative, possibly in a memory or vision.

Tynice

minor

Place name or minor character, unclear.

Zahur

minor

Exotic name, possibly from Prokop's fever dreams.

Grottup

minor

Minor character, possibly a place or person in Prokop's visions.

Sudik

minor

Minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

Vedral

minor

Minor character, possibly a colleague.

Fritz

minor

Minor character, possibly German.