Character guide

Denis Banfi

major

Also known as Banfi, Lord Denis Banfi

A powerful Hungarian lord, central to the political intrigues and conflicts of the book.

Michael Apafi

major

Also known as Michael, Apafi, Prince Michael Apafi

A reluctant prince of Transylvania, thrust into power and manipulated by others.

Paul Beldi

major

Also known as Beldi, Paul Beldi of Uzoni

A loyal supporter of Banfi, involved in the political and military struggles.

Lady Banfi

major

Also known as Banfi

Wife of Denis Banfi, whose fate is intertwined with her husband's political downfall.

Clement

supporting

Also known as Clement the Clerk, the itinerant scholar Clement

An itinerant scholar and clerk who becomes involved in the court's affairs.

Azrael

supporting

A mysterious and supernatural figure, possibly an angel of death, who appears in visions.

Michael Teleki

major

Also known as Master Michael Teleki, Master Teleki

A cunning and ambitious minister who serves Prince Apafi.

Stephen Apafi

supporting

Also known as Apafi, Stephen

A relative of Prince Michael Apafi, involved in court politics.

Ladislaus Csaky

supporting

Also known as Count Ladislaus Csaky, Count Csaky

A disgraced count who seeks to regain his position through intrigue.

Anna Bornemissa

supporting

Also known as Anna

A woman connected to the court, possibly a romantic interest or political pawn.

Ali Pasha

supporting

Also known as Ali Pasha of Grosswardein, Ali

A powerful Ottoman pasha who interacts with the Transylvanian leaders.

John Kemeny

supporting

Also known as Kemeny, Prince John Kemeny

A former prince of Transylvania, a rival and predecessor to Apafi.

Kucsuk Pasha

minor

Also known as Kucsuk, the Pasha

An Ottoman official involved in the politics of the region.

Corsar Beg

minor

Also known as Corsar, the Beg

A Turkish commander or official who appears in the narrative.

Sange Moarte

supporting

Also known as Sange moarte

A mysterious figure or place, possibly a symbol of death or danger.

Dame Apafi

minor

Also known as Apafi

An older female relative of the Apafi family, likely a matriarchal figure.

Captain Michael Angel

minor

Also known as Michael Angel, Angel

A captain involved in military actions and battles.

Margaret

minor

A woman whose role is connected to the personal lives of the main characters.

Gabriel Haller

minor

Also known as Haller, Master Haller

A master or official in the Transylvanian court.

John Daczo

minor

Also known as Daczo

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or courtier.

Dame Beldi

minor

Also known as Beldi

Wife of Paul Beldi, involved in the domestic sphere of the story.

Firi Firtos

minor

A character, possibly a servant or minor noble, who appears in the story.

Lady Apafi

supporting

Also known as Apafi

A female member of the Apafi family, likely the prince's wife or close relative.

Stephen Nalaczi

minor

Also known as Nalaczi, Master Stephen Nalaczi

A master or official, possibly involved in legal or administrative matters.

Lady Beldi

minor

Also known as Beldi

A female relative of Paul Beldi, possibly his wife or daughter.

Zülfikar

minor

Also known as Comrade Zülfikar

A Turkish or Ottoman character, possibly a soldier or official.

Wenzinger

minor

A character, possibly a foreign mercenary or official.

Dame Banfi

minor

Also known as Banfi

An older female relative of the Banfi family.

Nicholas Bethlen

minor

Also known as Bethlen

A nobleman who appears in the political landscape of Transylvania.

Feriz Beg

minor

Also known as Feriz, little Feriz

A Turkish beg, possibly a younger or less prominent official.

George Veer

minor

Also known as George, Veer

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or servant.

Ferhad Aga

minor

Also known as Ferhad, the Aga

An Ottoman aga, a military or administrative officer.

Rev. Stephen Pataky

minor

Also known as Pataky

A reverend or clergyman who appears in the story.

Monsieur Reverend

minor

Also known as Reverend

A French-speaking clergyman or scholar.

Catharine

minor

A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or minor character.

Babaye

minor

A character, possibly a servant or attendant, who appears in the story.

Floriza

minor

Also known as the pretty Floriza, Pretty Floriza

A woman described as pretty, possibly a servant or romantic interest.

Dame Vizaknai

minor

A woman, likely a noble or landowner, who appears in the story.

Aranka

minor

A female character, possibly a servant or minor noble.

Asasiel

minor

A supernatural or angelic figure, possibly a guardian or messenger.

Helen Zrinyi

minor

Also known as Nelly, Helen, Zrinyi

A woman from the Zrinyi family, possibly a historical figure or noble.

John Szasy

minor

Also known as Master John Szasy, Master Szasy, Szasy

A master or official, possibly involved in trade or administration.

Dame Kapi

minor

Also known as Kapi

A woman, likely a noble or landowner, who appears in the story.

Forval

minor

A character, possibly a servant or minor official.

Nicolas Zrinyi

minor

Also known as Nicolas, Zrinyi

A member of the Zrinyi family, possibly a historical figure or noble.

Sophia

minor

A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or minor character.

John Cserey

minor

Also known as old Cserey, Cserey, honest Cserey

An older man, possibly a servant or advisor, described as honest.

John Passai

minor

Also known as Passai

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or courtier.

Martin Pok

minor

Also known as Master Martin Pok, Master Pok

A master or official, possibly involved in legal or administrative matters.

Emerich Balassa

minor

Also known as Balassa, Emerich

A nobleman who appears in the political landscape of Transylvania.

Emerich Tököly

minor

Also known as Emerich, Tököli

A nobleman, possibly a rival or ally in the political intrigues.

Palatine Wesselenyi

minor

Also known as the Palatine, Palatine

The Palatine of Hungary, a high-ranking official.

Martin Kuncz

minor

Also known as Master Martin Kuncz, Kuncz

A master or official, possibly involved in trade or administration.

Adam Gyergyai

minor

Also known as Gyergyai

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or courtier.

David

minor

A character, possibly a servant or minor official.

Andrew

minor

A character, possibly a servant or minor official.

Oglan

minor

A Turkish or Ottoman character, possibly a soldier or official.

Dzem Haman

minor

A character, possibly a Turkish or Ottoman official.

Clara

minor

A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or minor character.

Dainitsa

minor

A character, possibly a servant or attendant, who appears in the story.

Nicholas Zolyomi

minor

Also known as Zolyomi

A refugee prince under the protection of the Porte.

Caspar Kornis

minor

Also known as Kornis

A nobleman who appears in the political landscape of Transylvania.

Captain Kornis

minor

Also known as Kornis

A captain, possibly a military officer in the Transylvanian forces.

Moses Zagoni

minor

Also known as Master Moses Zagoni, Zagoni

A master or official, possibly involved in legal or administrative matters.

Stephen Tököly

minor

Also known as Tököly

A nobleman, possibly a relative of Emerich Tököly.

Abraham Thoroczkai

minor

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a noble or official.

Stephen Kun

minor

Also known as Kun

A character, possibly a soldier or official.

Paul Wesselenyi

minor

Also known as Wesselenyi

A nobleman, possibly related to the Palatine Wesselenyi.

Simon Kemeny

minor

Also known as the younger Kemeny, Kemeny

A younger member of the Kemeny family, possibly a relative of John Kemeny.

Gregory Söter

minor

Also known as Söter

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or courtier.

John Hunniady

minor

Also known as Hunniady

A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly an ancestor.

Gabriel Vitez

minor

Also known as Master Gabriel Vitez

A master or official, possibly involved in military or administrative matters.

Prince George Rakoczy

minor

Also known as Prince George, George Rakoczy

A former prince of Transylvania, referenced in the narrative.

Marcze Záre

minor

Also known as Marcze

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or minor noble.

Gida Bertai

minor

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or courtier.

Kariassar

minor

A character, possibly a Turkish or Ottoman official.