Des Hermies

Durtal

Des Hermies is Durtal's closest confidant and intellectual companion, sharing discussions on occultism and modern decadence.

Carhaix

Carhaix and Des Hermies are linked through their mutual friendship with Durtal and shared interest in the occult and medieval lore.

Gévingey

Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

Canon Docre

Canon Docre and Des Hermies are intellectual and spiritual adversaries, representing opposing occult traditions.

Dr. Johannès

Des Hermies and Dr. Johannès are allies in occult studies, with Johannès providing medical and alchemical insights.

Gilles de Rais

Des Hermies is intellectually obsessed with Gilles de Rais, analyzing him as a historical monster and cautionary figure.

Durtal

Des Hermies is Durtal's closest confidant and intellectual companion, sharing discussions on occultism and modern decadence.

Durtal

Des Hermies is Durtal's closest confidant and intellectual companion, sharing discussions on occultism and modern decadence.

Carhaix

Carhaix and Des Hermies are linked through their mutual friendship with Durtal and shared interest in the occult and medieval lore.

Gilles de Rais

Des Hermies is intellectually obsessed with Gilles de Rais, analyzing him as a historical monster and cautionary figure.

Carhaix

Carhaix and Des Hermies are linked through their mutual friendship with Durtal and shared interest in the occult and medieval lore.

Gévingey

Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

I

Vigorously criticizes naturalism as materialistic and superficial, praising instead the supernatural and the artistic vision of the Primitives.

II

Portrayed as a fastidious, erudite friend who diagnoses Durtal's spiritual state and introduces him to Carhaix.

III

Visits Durtal and discusses dust and bells, then accompanies him to see Carhaix.

Chapter IV

Argues for the continuity of Satanism from the Middle Ages to the present and links it to sacrilegious priests.

V

Leads the exposition on Satanism, citing historical and contemporary examples, including Canon Docre and the Re-Theurgistes-Optimates.

VI

Referenced as a source of information about demon-worshipping societies and alchemical furnaces.

Chapter VII

Mentioned as the one to whom Mme Chantelouve spoke about Durtal's books, sparking Durtal's suspicion.

VIII

Des Hermies's suggestion that the unknown woman is Madame Chantelouve sparks Durtal's shift in focus.

Chapter IX

Engages in the discussion, questions Gévingey about the mechanics of incubi, and comments on hypnotism and Canon Docre's abilities.

XV

Des Hermies is mentioned as having remarked on the motives of Satanists, and as someone who knows of Docre only by hearsay.

XVI

Visits Durtal, informs him of Carhaix's illness, and discusses the literary world.

XVII

Mentioned as Carhaix's doctor who brings him medicine and as a source of information about bewitchment.

XVIII

Visits Durtal, announces Gévingey's return and a dinner at Carhaix's, and discusses the history of Black Masses.

XX

Critiques Canon Docre's Black Mass, joins dinner, debates theology.

XXI

Visits Durtal and discusses Satanism, black magic, and the occult, sharing anecdotes about Dr. Johannès and the dangers of diabolism.

XXII

Criticizes modern society's stupidity and avarice, praises medieval piety, and discusses Paracelsus and occult medicine.