Véronique d'Hergemont

François Vorski

Vorski relentlessly pursues and torments Véronique, driven by obsession and a desire for control.

Madame Honorine

Madame Honorine is a loyal and protective companion to Véronique, acting as a maternal figure.

Grandfather

Grandfather is Véronique's paternal figure, providing guidance and protection.

Master All

Master All is a trusted ally and friend to Véronique, aiding her in her struggles.

Don Luis Perenna

Don Luis Perenna is a protective ally to Véronique, working to rescue and defend her.

Maguennoc

Maguennoc is a wise and helpful figure to Véronique, sharing knowledge and support.

Sarek, Prince of Sarek

Prince Sarek is a mysterious suitor with a deep, fated romantic connection to Véronique.

François Vorski

Vorski relentlessly pursues and torments Véronique, driven by obsession and a desire for control.

François Vorski

Vorski relentlessly pursues and torments Véronique, driven by obsession and a desire for control.

Madame Honorine

Madame Honorine is a loyal and protective companion to Véronique, acting as a maternal figure.

Madame Honorine

Madame Honorine is a loyal and protective companion to Véronique, acting as a maternal figure.

Grandfather

Grandfather is Véronique's paternal figure, providing guidance and protection.

The Secret of Sarek

Continues her investigation on Sarek, uncovering secrets about the prophecy and the Vorski family.

The Deserted Cabin

Protagonist who investigates the mysterious cabin and discovers a dead body.

II: On the Edge of the Atlantic

Follows the trail of inscriptions to Beg-Meil, meets Honorine, and insists on going to the Isle of Sarek to find her son.

III: Vorski's Son

Arrives on Sarek with hope to reunite with her son, but witnesses his murder of her father and Honorine; receives a deathbed warning from her father.

IV: The Poor People of Sarek

Grieves over her father's murder and struggles with the revelation that her son François is Vorski's son. She tends to Honorine and is left alone on the island.

Four Women Crucified

Alone on Coffin Island, she experiences a mix of horror and peace, explores the island, and rescues the Archignat sisters.

All's Well

Overcome by horror and superstition, she nearly succumbs to starvation but is rescued by All's Well. She discovers François's imprisonment and reveals her identity to him.

VII: François and Stéphane

Frees Stéphane and reunites with François, planning their escape.

VIII: Anguish

Tells Stéphane her story, tries to stay calm and plan their escape, hides when the enemy approaches.

IX: The Death-Chamber

Trapped in the death chamber with Stéphane, she is rescued by a boy she initially thinks is François but discovers is the evil son of Vorski. She threatens him with a revolver after he attacks Stéphane.

X: The Escape

Rescues François from the cell, confronts Vorski's mistress, and flees with her son.

XI: The Scourge of God

Defiantly refuses Vorski's ultimatum, choosing death over submission.

XII: The Ascent of Golgotha

Bound, blindfolded, and carried on a stretcher; believes François is dead; prays and faints during the duel.

XIII: “Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani!”

Véronique is the victim in her death-agony, with Vorski proclaiming her dead after she cries out 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?'

XIV: The Ancient Druid

Mentioned by the Druid as the sleeping Velléda on the sacrificial stone, awaiting awakening.

XVI: The Hall of the Kings of Bohemia

Mentioned as Vorski's second wife, kidnapped and sought by Vorski.

Cruel Prince, Obeying Destiny

The intended victim who was substituted by Elfride; her martyrdom is central to the prophecy's fulfillment.

The God-Stone

Recovering in the garden at Arcachon, she is grateful to Don Luis and Stéphane, and is determined to keep François ignorant of his father's identity.