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Hadrian the Seventh · Character

Empress Elena

The Empress of Italy, wife of Victor Emanuel.

minor

Also known as The exquisite Empress Elena

First appearance: XVII

Empress Elena shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Laughs at the King's retort about the thirteenth apostle.
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PFPrince FilibertoVEVictor EmanuelFDFather DawkinsCCCardinal CarvaleHVHadrian VIIEEEmpress Elena

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Italian royal family
  • Papal court and allies
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…

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