Satan’s Diary · Character

Cardinal X.

A prince of the Church whose secret dealings and worldly calculations make him an unexpectedly fitting companion for a devil on holiday.

supporting

Also known as The Cardinal, Cardinal, the Cardinal

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in Satan’s Diary, Cardinal X. is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A figure warned about by Magnus, representing ecclesiastical corruption.

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With Signor Thomas Magnus (rivalry): Cardinal X. is a powerful church official who sees Magnus as a threat and seeks to expose or destroy him. With Mr. Henry Wondergood (professional): Cardinal X. interacts with…

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Character Web

7 connections

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Professional
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Demonic and Religious Figures
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Breaking point

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Relationships

Signor Thomas Magnus
rivalry · negative
Mr. Henry Wondergood
professional · negative
Mr. Toppi
professional · negative
Magnus Rabbit
psychological · negative
Mr. Henry Wondergood
professional · negative
Signor Thomas Magnus
rivalry · negative

Signor Thomas Magnus
Cardinal X. is a powerful church official who sees Magnus as a threat and seeks to expose or destroy him.
Mr. Henry Wondergood
Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.
Mr. Toppi
Cardinal X. occasionally questions Toppi to gather information about Magnus's operations.
Magnus Rabbit
Cardinal X. is haunted by visions of Magnus Rabbit, which he interprets as a sign of divine or demonic intervention.
Mr. Henry Wondergood
Cardinal X. interacts with Wondergood as part of his investigation into Magnus's activities.
Signor Thomas Magnus
Cardinal X. is a powerful church official who sees Magnus as a threat and seeks to expose or destroy him.

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