# Satan — Ralestone Luck character guide

> Satan in Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Satan Goes A - Hunting

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-ralestones-come-home

## Who they are

The Ralestone family dog, a large and loyal hound.

## Relationships

### [Val Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/val_ralestone)

_friendship_

Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection.

### [Val Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/val_ralestone)

_friendship_

Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection.

## In the story

### [The Luck of the Lords of Lorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ii-the-luck-of-the-lords-of-lorne)

A stray cat that enters the house, is named Satan by the Ralestones, and accepts bacon.

### [III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iii-the-ralestones-entertain-an-unobtrusive-visitor)

Wakes Val by kneading on his chest; later goes hunting outside.

### [Pistols for Two—Coffee for One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iv-pistols-for-two-coffee-for-one)

Not directly present, but the Luck of Lorne is discussed as a key object.

### [Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/v-their-tenant-discovers-the-ralestones)

The cat, also called Cinders by Charity, who appears at her studio and is recognized by Val and Ricky.

### [VI: Satan Goes A-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vi-satan-goes-a-hunting-and-finds-work-for-idle-hands)

The cat whose actions lead to the discovery of the hidden panel.

### [VII: By Our Luck!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vii-by-our-luck)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter.

### [VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/viii-great-uncle-rick-walks-the-hall)

Heard meowing from inside the kitchen at the end of the chapter.

### [XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xi-ralestones-to-the-rescue)

Not directly present, but the ghostly activities are linked to Jeems; the cat is not mentioned in this chapter.

### [Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xviii-rupert-brings-home-his-marchioness)

Mentioned as walking away with a badminton shuttlecock.

## Links

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