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Mademoiselle Ilsé
A mysterious woman in 'Ancient Sorceries'.
minor
Also known as Ilsé
First appearance: case ii ancient sorceries
Mademoiselle Ilsé shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Ilsé is the mysterious girl who bewitches Vezin, appearing as both innocent and powerful, with a hidden purpose.
Mademoiselle Ilsé first appears in 0006 case ii ancient sorceries.
In IV: Ilsé is the mysterious girl who bewitches Vezin, appearing as both innocent and powerful, with a hidden purpose.
Later, in V: Ilsé appears on the ramparts beside Vezin, stained with dark substance, dressed in tatters, and anointed with salve; she points to the glowing forest and calls him to join the Great Dance.
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