Character guide

Feriz Beg

major

Also known as Feriz, the Beg, young Feriz Beg

A young Turkish nobleman, central to the plot, involved in the slave market and later events.

Michael Teleki

major

Also known as Michael, Master Michael, Teleki

A Transylvanian statesman and general, key political figure in the power struggles.

Hassan Pasha

major

Also known as Hassan, the Pasha

A powerful Ottoman official, central antagonist in the early chapters.

Azrael

major

Also known as pious Azrael

A mysterious figure, possibly an angel of death, who appears throughout the narrative.

Emeric Tököly

major

Also known as Emeric, Tököly, Tököly Prince

A Hungarian prince and rebel leader, a major political figure in the plot.

Mariska

major

Also known as little Mariska, pretty Mariska, Mariska Sturdza

A young woman, likely a central romantic interest, involved in the slave market.

Paul Béldi

major

Also known as Béldi, Master Paul Béldi

A Transylvanian nobleman, involved in political intrigues and later imprisoned.

Yffim Beg

supporting

Also known as Yffim, the Beg

A Turkish officer, companion to Feriz Beg, involved in various adventures.

Olaj Beg

supporting

Also known as Poor Olaj Beg, Merciful Olaj Beg, Gracious Beg

A Turkish nobleman, appears in a chapter named after him, likely a significant subplot.

Kucsuk Pasha

minor

Also known as Kucsuk, the aged Kucsuk Pasha

An aged Ottoman pasha, likely a minor official or advisor.

Zülfikar

supporting

A character, possibly a servant or guard, mentioned frequently with pronouns.

Prince Ghyka

supporting

Also known as Ghyka, The Prince

A prince, likely of Wallachia or Moldavia, involved in political events.

Gregory Biró

supporting

Also known as Master Gregory Biró, Gregory

A master, possibly a craftsman or scholar, recurring character.

Mr. Kökényesdi

supporting

Also known as Kökényesdi, Master Kökényesdi

A modest gentleman, possibly involved in the main plot or subplots.

General Heissler

supporting

Also known as Heissler

An Austrian general, involved in military campaigns.

Ladislaus Székely

supporting

Also known as Székely, Master Ladislaus Székely

A Szekler nobleman, likely involved in the Hungarian resistance.

Aranka Béldi

supporting

Also known as Aranka, Aranka Béldi

A female character, likely related to Paul Béldi, possibly a romantic interest.

Haji Baba

minor

Also known as Haji

A character, possibly a servant or merchant, with limited but recurring presence.

Michael Apafi

supporting

Also known as Apafi, Master Michael Apafi

Prince of Transylvania, a major political figure in the background.

Princess Apafi

minor

Also known as The Princess Apafi, terrified Apafi

Wife of Prince Michael Apafi, appears in court scenes.

Ladislaus Rákóczy

minor

Also known as Rákóczy, young Rákóczy

A young Hungarian nobleman, possibly involved in rebellion.

Kiuprile Pasha

minor

Also known as Kiuprile

An Ottoman pasha, likely a military or political figure.

Dame Béldi

minor

Also known as Béldi

An older female character, possibly Paul Béldi's mother or wife.

Ladislaus Csaky

minor

Also known as Csaky, Mr. Csaky

A nobleman, possibly involved in political intrigues.

Ajas Pasha

minor

Also known as Ajas, Valiant Ajas Pasha

An Ottoman pasha, described as valiant, appears in military contexts.

Feri Kökényesdi

minor

Also known as Kökényesdi

A character, possibly related to Mr. Kökényesdi, with limited presence.

Master Szénasi

minor

Also known as Szénasi

A master craftsman, involved in a plot with the Guild of Cobblers.

The Tartar Khan

minor

Also known as The Tartar, the Tartar Khan

A Tartar leader, appears in a specific episode.

Stephen Nalaczi

minor

Also known as Nalaczi

A character, possibly a nobleman or official.

Alexander Maurocordato

minor

Also known as Maurocordato

A Greek or Ottoman official, possibly a diplomat.

Ali Pasha

minor

Also known as Ali

An Ottoman pasha, distinct from Hassan Pasha, appears in some scenes.

Panajot

minor

Also known as Master Panajot, good Panajot

A character, possibly a servant or guide, with a tragic arc.

János Topay

minor

Also known as Topay

A Hungarian character, possibly a soldier or nobleman.

Mr. Ebéni

minor

Also known as Ebéni

A minor character, possibly a merchant or official.

Farkas Bethlen

minor

Also known as Farkas, Bethlen

A member of the Bethlen family, possibly a nobleman.

Anna Bornemissza

minor

Also known as Anna

A female character, possibly a noblewoman or romantic interest.

Mr. Magyari

minor

Also known as Magyari, colleague Magyari

A clergyman or scholar, appears in a few scenes.

Old Majmun

minor

Also known as Majmun

An older character, possibly a servant or minor official.

Young Cserei

minor

Also known as Cserei, Poor Cserei

A young nobleman, possibly involved in a subplot.

Balló

minor

A character, possibly a servant or soldier, with limited dialogue.

Kara Mustafa

minor

Also known as Mustafa

An Ottoman statesman, possibly the Grand Vizier, appears in political context.

The Sultan

minor

Also known as Sublime Sultan, Poor young Sultan

The Ottoman Sultan, appears in court scenes.

Dame Apafi

minor

Also known as Apafi

A female member of the Apafi family, possibly the princess's mother.

Flora Teleki

minor

Also known as Flora

A female character, possibly related to Michael Teleki.

Brother Gregory

minor

Also known as Friar Gregory, Father Gregory

A monk or friar, appears in religious context.

Dean Magyari

minor

Also known as Magyari

A church official, possibly the same as Mr. Magyari.

Denis Banfi

minor

A nobleman, possibly involved in political events.

Ladislaus Vajda

minor

Also known as Vajda

A character with a title, possibly a governor or official.

Achmed Pasha

minor

Also known as Achmed

An Ottoman pasha, appears in a few scenes.

Montecuculi

minor

An Austrian general, mentioned in military context.

Worthy Master Cserei

minor

Also known as Cserei

An older version of Cserei, possibly a different character.

Hiassar

minor

Also known as the faithful Hiassar

A loyal servant or soldier, appears in a specific scene.

Haly Pasha

minor

An Ottoman pasha, appears briefly.

The Grand Vizier

minor

Also known as dignified Grand Vizier

The Ottoman Grand Vizier, appears in court scenes.

General Magni

minor

Also known as Magni

An Austrian general, appears in military context.

Colonel Doria

minor

Also known as Doria

A military officer, appears in battle scenes.

Ismail Pasha

minor

An Ottoman pasha, appears briefly.

Petneházy

minor

A Hungarian soldier or nobleman, appears in a few scenes.

Martin Pók

minor

Also known as Master Martin Pók

A minor character, possibly a craftsman or servant.

Andrew

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.

Helen Zrinyi

minor

Also known as Helen

A historical figure, possibly mentioned in passing.

Gregory Bethlen

minor

A member of the Bethlen family, appears briefly.

Old Jova

minor

Also known as Jova

An older character, possibly a servant or guard.

Young Michael Bethlen

minor

A younger member of the Bethlen family.

Michael Vay

minor

Also known as Vay, Dame Michael Vay

A nobleman, possibly with a wife mentioned.

Dame Teleki

minor

Also known as Michael Teleki, Dame Michael Teleki

A female relative of Michael Teleki.

Baron Kopp

minor

Also known as Baron Mendenzi Kopp

A baron, appears in a specific scene.

Adam Rhédey

minor

Also known as Rhédey

A nobleman, possibly a former prince.

Old John Bethlen

minor

Also known as old John, John Bethlen

An older member of the Bethlen family.

Kapy

minor

A minor character, possibly a nobleman.

Nicholas Bethlen

minor

Also known as Bethlen

A member of the Bethlen family, appears briefly.

Hariri

minor

Also known as Hariri the amorous

A character described as amorous, appears in a specific scene.

Master Kászonyi

minor

Also known as Mr. Kászonyi, Kászonyi

A master, possibly a craftsman or official.

Gabriel Bethlen

minor

A historical figure, possibly mentioned in passing.

Caspar Kornis

minor

Also known as Kornis, young Kornis

A nobleman, appears briefly.

Francis Sárpataky

minor

Also known as Sárpataky

A minor character, possibly a nobleman.

Clement Mikes

minor

Also known as Mikes

A character, possibly a courtier or writer.