Vathek · Character
Gulchenrouz
A tender, delicate youth whose gentle charms win devotion, standing in quiet contrast to the grandeur and cruelty around him.
supporting
Also known as the amiable Gulchenrouz
First appearance: vathek
As a supporting figure in Vathek, Gulchenrouz is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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With Nouronihar (romantic): Gulchenrouz is Nouronihar's gentle and innocent cousin and lover, whom she abandons for Vathek. With Vathek (rivalry): Vathek sees Gulchenrouz as a rival for Nouronihar's affection and…
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See Gulchenrouz in vathekCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Vathek's Court and Family
- Protagonist
- Supernatural and Legendary Figures
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Open in readerRelationships
- Nouronihar
romantic · positive
Gulchenrouz is Nouronihar's gentle and innocent cousin and lover, whom she abandons for… How this plays out →
- Vathek
rivalry · negative
- Fakreddin
family · positive
- Nouronihar
romantic · positive
Gulchenrouz is Nouronihar's gentle and innocent cousin and lover, whom she abandons for… How this plays out →
- Vathek
rivalry · negative
- Vathek
rivalry · negative
- Fakreddin
family · positive
- Nouronihar
romantic · positive
Gulchenrouz is Nouronihar's gentle and innocent cousin and lover, whom she abandons for… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See Gulchenrouz in vathek