# Emeric Tököly — The Slaves of the Padishah character guide

> Emeric Tököly in The Slaves of the Padishah by Mór Jókai.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Emeric, Tököly, Tököly Prince

**First appearance:** 0001-the-slaves-of-the-padishah

## Snapshot

A Hungarian prince and rebel leader whose fortunes are bound up with the political storms sweeping Transylvania and the Ottoman frontier.

## Who they are

Emeric Tököly moves through the noble assemblies and military commands of the early chapters, a figure whose rank and ambitions place him at the centre of shifting alliances. His presence at weddings and councils ties the domestic ceremonies of the aristocracy to the larger conflicts brewing against the Turks. His choices and loyalties will weigh heavily on the fate of the Hungarian cause.

## In the story

### [II: Maidens Three](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/ii-maidens-three)

A charming young count who delivers kisses to the bride and later flirts with Aranka, provoking a duel challenge.

### [III: Three Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/iii-three-men)

Wakes early, dismisses letters, and prepares for the duel with a casual, almost jovial demeanor. He proposes the rules of engagement and offers tactical advice to his opponent.

### [The Extravagances of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xvii-the-extravagances-of-love)

Receives Flora's letter and immediately acts, leaving his supper to ride out, showing his influence and willingness to help.

### [The Mad Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxviii-the-mad-man)

His envoys offer the blood and swords of Hungarian malcontents to the Sultan.

### [XXIX: Pleasant Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxix-pleasant-surprises)

Arrives at the head of ten thousand Magyars, confronts Teleki, and demands satisfaction from the Grand Vizier.

### [A Man Abandoned by His Guardian-Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxx-a-man-abandoned-by-his-guardian-angel)

Kills Ajas Pasha at the Sultan's command, fulfilling a prophecy made in the Divan.

### [The Newly-Drawn Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxxi-the-newly-drawn-sword)

Proclaimed Prince of Transylvania by the Sultan, he recruits Feriz Beg to lead the Tartar forces.

### [The Last Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxxii-the-last-day)

Leads the invading forces, captures Heissler in single combat, and later exchanges the generals for his wife Helen.

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