The Slaves of the Padishah · Character
Dame Béldi
An older female character, possibly Paul Béldi's mother or wife.
minor
Also known as Béldi
First appearance: the slaves of the padishah
Dame Béldi shows up with force in The Hostage. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Imprisoned with her children, she is taken away to meet her husband, leaving her children in Feriz's care.
Dame Béldi first appears in 0001 the slaves of the padishah.
In The Hostage: Imprisoned with her children, she is taken away to meet her husband, leaving her children in Feriz's care.
Later, in The Husband: Brought to the dungeon by Kucsuk Pasha, she pleads with her husband to accept the Sultan's offer for the sake of their children, but ultimately respects his decision. She is taken back to her own dungeon.
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- Other
Character groups
- Central political and military figures
- Female relatives and romantic interests
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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