Nyleptha

Sir Henry Curtis

Nyleptha and Sir Henry Curtis share a deep romantic bond, with Henry being her chosen love and protector.

Sorais

Nyleptha and Sorais are sisters and rival queens, locked in a bitter power struggle for the throne of Zu-Vendis.

Agon

Agon, the high priest, opposes Nyleptha's rule and seeks to undermine her authority through religious manipulation.

Nasta

Nasta, a powerful noble, is a political enemy of Nyleptha and supports Sorais's claim to the throne.

Bougwan

Bougwan (Captain Good's native name) is a trusted ally and advisor to Queen Nyleptha.

Captain Good

Captain Good is a loyal friend and supporter of Queen Nyleptha, often assisting her in political matters.

The Priests

Nyleptha is in conflict with the powerful priestly class, who resist her progressive reforms and challenge her rule.

Umslopogaas

Nyleptha respects Umslopogaas as a formidable warrior and loyal protector of her English allies.

Sorais

Nyleptha and Sorais are sisters and rival queens, locked in a bitter power struggle for the throne of Zu-Vendis.

Sir Henry Curtis

Nyleptha and Sir Henry Curtis share a deep romantic bond, with Henry being her chosen love and protector.

Bougwan

Bougwan (Captain Good's native name) is a trusted ally and advisor to Queen Nyleptha.

Sorais

Nyleptha and Sorais are sisters and rival queens, locked in a bitter power struggle for the throne of Zu-Vendis.

XII: The Sister Queens

The fair queen who blushes upon seeing Sir Henry and pleads for the adventurers' lives.

XIII: About the Zu-Vendi People

Mentioned as lying awake thinking about the strangers and wondering about her own appearance compared to the women of their native land.

XIV: The Flower Temple

Queen who speaks in defense of the strangers and signals them to move off the brazen floor.

XV: Sorais’s Song

Visits the adventurers during a language lesson, becomes enraged by a perceived slight, orders a girl killed, then breaks down in tears; later reconciles and gives Sir Henry a lesson.

Before the Statue

Refuses Nasta's proposal, then secretly meets Curtis and swears her love and loyalty to him.

XVII: The Storm Breaks

Displays jealousy over Sorais's advances toward Curtis, then shifts to decisive queenly action, issuing warrants and summoning generals.

XVIII: War! Red War

Publicly betroths herself to Sir Henry by placing a golden snake around his neck, defying Sorais and winning the crowd's support.

XIX: A Strange Wedding

Queen Nyleptha marries Sir Henry Curtis, expressing her desire to seize happiness in the present despite the looming war.

XX: The Battle of the Pass

Bids farewell to Sir Henry and Allan at the city gates, sends the horse Daylight as a gift, and shows bravery despite recent tears.

XXI: Away! Away!

The White Queen, roused from sleep, is warned of the plot and sends for loyal citizens.

How Umslopogaas Held the Stair

Rides out to meet Curtis; helps build the marble block defense and praises the heroes.

XXIII: I Have Spoken

Presides over the trial, grants Sorais's life to Sir Henry as a boon, and later marries Curtis in a grand ceremony.

XXIV: By Another Hand

Present at Quatermain's death; gave birth to a son and heir nine months ago.