Character guide

Andrei Kmita

major

Also known as Pan Kmita, Andrei, Pan Andrei, the younger Kmita, Pan Andrei Kmita, Kmita, the laughing Pan Andrei

A fiery young nobleman and colonel, whose reckless actions lead him on a path of redemption and love.

Pan Michael Volodyovski

major

Also known as Volodyovski, Pan Volodyovski, a Volodyovski, Pan Michael, Col. Michael Volodyovski, little Volodyovski, Michael Volodyovski, the swift-eyed Volodyovski

A skilled and valiant Polish colonel, known for his small stature and great swordsmanship.

Zagloba

major

Also known as Pan Zagloba, old Zagloba, the terrible Zagloba

A cunning, corpulent, and witty nobleman who often uses his wits to escape danger.

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

major

Also known as Prince Boguslav, Radzivill, this Prince Boguslav, Boguslav, Prince Radzivill, Join Radzivill, this Radzivill

A treacherous and ambitious Lithuanian prince who allies with the Swedish invaders.

Olenka Billevich

major

Also known as Olenka, a Billevich, Billevich, Olenka Billevich, the Billevich, old Billevich, unhappy Olenka

A proud and beautiful young noblewoman, the beloved of Andrei Kmita.

Stefan Charnyetski

supporting

Also known as Charnyetski, Pan Stefan Charnyetski, Pan Charnyetski, Vivat Pan Charnyetski, Vivat Charnyetski

A brilliant and fiery Polish military commander leading the resistance against the Swedes.

Yanush Radzivill

supporting

Also known as Radzivill, Prince Radzivill, Prince Yanush Radzivill, Yanush, Prince Yanush, the terrible Yanush Radzivill

The powerful and traitorous Grand Hetman of Lithuania who sides with Sweden.

Pan Sakovich

supporting

Also known as Sakovich, the terrified Sakovich, the traitor Sakovich

A treacherous and cunning colonel who serves Prince Boguslav Radzivill.

Babinich

supporting

Also known as Pan Babinich, This Babinich, this Babinich, the handsome Babinich, the terrible Babinich

An alias used by Andrei Kmita to infiltrate the Radzivill camp.

Roh Kovalski

supporting

Also known as Kovalski, the Korab Kovalskis, Roh Kovalski of the Korab Kovalskis, Roh, Pan Roh, Pan Kovalski

A loyal but simple-minded colonel in the Lithuanian army, often a foil to others.

Anusia Borzobogati

supporting

Also known as Anusia, Panna Anusia Borzobogati, Panna Anusia, Panna Borzobogati, Now Anusia, The delighted Anusia

A lively and beautiful young woman, the object of many men's affections.

Yan Kazimir

supporting

Also known as Yan, Kazimir, the King Yan Kazimir, the ill-fated Yan Kazimir, the unfortunate Yan Kazimir

The King of Poland during the Swedish invasion, struggling to maintain his throne.

Karl Gustav

supporting

Also known as his Royal Grace Karl Gustav, Karl Gustav, Gustav, Karl, Grace, recent Karl Gustav

The King of Sweden who invades Poland, known for his ambition and military skill.

Soroka

supporting

Also known as The trusty Soroka, the astonished Soroka, old Soroka, Pan Soroka

A loyal and devoted servant of Andrei Kmita, following him through many dangers.

Kryshtofek Sapyeha

supporting

Also known as Sapyeha, Pan Sapyeha, Kryshtofek Sapyeha, Pan Krishtof Sapyeha, envoy of Pan Sapyeha, Pan Kryshtof Sapyeha

A nobleman and envoy, often involved in diplomatic missions during the war.

Yan Sapyeha

supporting

Also known as Sapyeha, Yan, Pan Yan, Pan Sapyeha, Pan Yan Sapyeha, the honest Sapyeha

A Lithuanian nobleman and military commander, a supporter of the Polish king.

Yan Zamoyski

supporting

Also known as Pan Rujyts-Zamoyski, Zamoyski, Pan Zamoyski, Pan Yan Zamoyski, Pan Yan

A powerful Polish magnate and military leader, defender of Zamosc.

Pan Kharlamp

supporting

Also known as Kharlamp, poor Kharlamp

A hot-headed and comical colonel, often getting into trouble and fights.

Yan Skshetuski

supporting

Also known as Yan, Skshetuski, Pan Yan, Pan Skshetuski, Pan Yan Skshetuski

A noble and valiant Polish colonel, a friend of Volodyovski and Zagloba.

Stanislav Skshetuski

supporting

Also known as Skshetuski, Pan Stanislav Skshetuski, Pan Skshetuski, Stanislav, Pan Stanislav

A Polish colonel, brother of Yan Skshetuski, known for his piety and bravery.

Pan Kuklinovski

minor

Also known as Kuklinovski, All Kuklinovski

A brutal and treacherous colonel in the service of the Radzivills.

Pan Andrei Grudzinski

minor

Also known as Grudzinski, Pan Grudzinski, Andrei Grudzinski, Pan Andrei, Andrei

A Polish nobleman and military commander, a rival of Kmita for Olenka's hand.

Vansosh

minor

Also known as Pan Jendzian of Vansosh, Pan Jendzian, Jendzian, Jendzian starosta

A cunning and resourceful servant who often aids the main characters.

Prince Michael Radzivill

minor

Also known as Nyesvyej, the Prince Michael, Michael Kazimir, Prince Michael, Michael, Prince Michael Radzivill of Nyesvyej

A Lithuanian prince and relative of Yanush and Boguslav Radzivill.

Kordetski

minor

Also known as Chenstohova, Yasna Gora, Kordetski, Gora, the Hector of Chenstohova, Father Kordetski

The heroic prior of the monastery at Chenstohova, leading its defense against the Swedes.

Tyzenhauz

minor

Also known as Pan Tyzenhauz, young Tyzenhauz

A young Lithuanian nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Tomash Billevich

minor

Also known as Tomash, Pan Tomash Billevich, Pan Billevich, Pan Tomash, Billevich, Tomash Billevich, Very Gracious Pan Billevich

A nobleman and relative of Olenka, serving as her guardian.

Pyotr Charnyetski

minor

Also known as Charnyetski, Pan Charnyetski, Pan Pyotr Charnyetski, Pyotr Charnyetski, Pan Pyotr

A Polish colonel and relative of Stefan Charnyetski, a capable military leader.

Prince Yanush Kmita

minor

Also known as Prince Yanush, Kmita, Yanush

A Lithuanian prince and relative of Andrei Kmita, a supporter of the Radzivills.

Pan Lyubomirski

minor

Also known as Lyubomirski, Pan Yerzy Lyubomirski, Yerzy Lyubomirski

A powerful Polish magnate and military commander, often acting independently.

Mirski

minor

Also known as Colonel Mirski, the astonished Mirski, Pan Mirski

A Polish colonel, a loyal and brave officer in the Polish army.

Count Veyhard Vjeshchovich

minor

Also known as Count Veyhard, Veyhard, Count, this Count Veyhard

A German count and colonel in Swedish service, a cruel and effective commander.

Harasimovich

minor

Also known as Pan Harasimovich

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of Kmita.

Oskyerko

minor

Also known as Pan Oskyerko

A Polish colonel, a loyal and capable officer.

Akbah Ulan

minor

Also known as the astonished Ulan

A Tatar colonel serving under the Radzivills, known for his loyalty.

Ganhoff

minor

Also known as Colonel Ganhoff, worthy Colonel

A German colonel in Swedish service, a capable and honorable officer.

Yuzva Butrym

minor

Also known as Yuzva, old Butrym, the gigantic Yuzva Butrym, the gigantic Yuzva, Butrym

A gigantic and fierce Lithuanian nobleman, a leader of the Lauda men.

Pan Zbrojek

minor

Also known as Zbrojek

A Polish colonel, a brave and loyal officer.

Pan Kyemlich

minor

Also known as young Kyemlich, old Kyemlich, Kyemlich

A cunning and treacherous nobleman, often involved in plots against the heroes.

Pan Yaromir Kokosinski

minor

Also known as Pan Yaromir, Kokosinski, Pan Kokosinski

A comical and boastful nobleman, often a source of humor.

Ranitski

minor

Also known as Pan Ranitski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Heraclius Billevich

minor

Also known as Heraclius, Heraclius Billevich, Pan Billevich, Pan Heraclius Billevich, old Billevich, the late Pan Heraclius, Pan Heraclius

The deceased grandfather of Olenka, whose will sets the plot in motion.

Pan Stankyevich

minor

Also known as Stankyevich, old Stankyevich, the gray Stankyevich

An old and loyal Lithuanian nobleman, a leader of the Lauda men.

Hovanski

minor

A Russian general leading forces against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Pani Kovalski

minor

Also known as Kovalski

The wife of Roh Kovalski, a strong-willed and jealous woman.

Forgell

minor

Also known as General Forgell

A Swedish general, a capable and ruthless commander.

Panna Kulvyets

minor

Also known as Kulvyets

A young noblewoman, a relative of the Billeviches.

Radzeyovski

minor

A Polish magnate and traitor who conspires with the Swedes.

Bogdan Hmelnitski

minor

Also known as Hmelnitski, the terrible Hmelnitski

The Cossack hetman who led a major uprising against Poland, mentioned as a past threat.

Arwid Wittemberg

minor

Also known as Wittemberg, Marshal Wittemberg, the terrible Arwid Wittemberg, the old robber Marshal Arwid Wittemberg

An old and brutal Swedish field marshal, known for his cruelty.

Princess Griselda Vishnyevetski

minor

Also known as Princess Vishnyevetski, the Princess Vishnyevetski, Princess Griselda, Vishnyevetski

The widow of Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski, a powerful and respected figure.

Patterson

minor

A Scottish colonel in Swedish service, a capable officer.

Baron Lisola

minor

Also known as Lisola

An imperial diplomat, involved in negotiations during the war.

Shandarovski

minor

Also known as Pan Shandarovski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Rekuts-Leliva

minor

Also known as Rekuts

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Yurek Billevich

minor

Also known as Billevich, Yurek, the Billevich

A young Lithuanian nobleman, a relative of Olenka.

Pakosh Gashtovt

minor

Also known as old Pakosh, Pakosh

An old Lithuanian nobleman, a leader of the Lauda men.

Pan Voynillovich

minor

Also known as Voynillovich

A Lithuanian nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Pan Sadovski

minor

Also known as Sadovski

A Polish colonel, a capable and loyal officer.

Sobiepan Zamoyski

minor

Also known as Zamoyski, Sobiepan

A Polish magnate, the owner of Zamosc, a defender of the realm.

Pan Vladyslav Skorashevski

minor

Also known as Vladyslav Skorashevski, Pan Skorashevski, Skorashevski, Pan Vladyslav

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Pan Topor Grylevski

minor

Also known as Grylevski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Pan Uhlik

minor

Also known as Uhlik

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Von Rössel

minor

Also known as Rössel, the terrified Rössel

A Swedish colonel, a capable but often frightened officer.

Pan Sladkovski

minor

Also known as Sladkovski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Glovbich

minor

A Lithuanian nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Major Sweno

minor

Also known as Sweno, The valiant Sweno

A valiant Swedish major, a capable and honorable officer.

Terka

minor

Also known as Panna Terka

A young woman, a servant or relative of the Billeviches.

Pontus de la Gardie

minor

Also known as Pontus

A Swedish general and count, a commander in the invasion.

Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski

minor

Also known as the great Yeremi, our not sufficiently lamented Prince Yeremi, Prince Yeremi, Yeremi, Yeremi Vishnyevetski, Vishnyevetski

A legendary Polish prince and military commander, deceased before the story begins.

Pan Suhanyets

minor

Also known as Suhanyets

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Pan Stanislav Yarachevski

minor

Also known as Pan Stanislav

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Pan Grodzitski

minor

Also known as Grodzitski

A Polish colonel, a capable and loyal officer.

Pan Byes

minor

Also known as Pan Byes of the shield Kornie, Byes, Pan Byes Kornie

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Count Waldeck

minor

Also known as Waldeck

A German count and general in Swedish service.

Pan Vitovski

minor

Also known as Vitovski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.

Pan Shchanyetski

minor

Also known as Pan Shchanyetski of Dalnovo, Shchanyetski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a friend of the main characters.

Pan Lugovski

minor

Also known as Lugovski

A Polish nobleman and officer, a loyal soldier.