The ambitious and ruthless King's Minister who secretly seeks to overthrow King Louis XIII and seize power. He orchestrates the disbanding of the musketeers and hires Captain Rochefort to enforce his will. Richelieu masterminds the conspiracy involving Milady de Winter to secure a treaty with England and plans to assassinate the King during his birthday celebration. He takes the monarch and queen hostage before being defeated and cast into the river.
Mastermind who exploits her as a political operative.
Primary antagonist whose coup the protagonist opposes.
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