Character Relationship Map: Inquisition

Characters

• Bernard de Fossey / Satan (played by Paul Naschy) — protagonist

  Local witchfinder who travels the countryside torturing and executing accused women. He becomes obsessed with Catherine, secretly orchestrates the murder of her fiancé Jean Duprat, but is ultimately s...

• Catherine (played by Daniela Giordano) — supporting

  A village girl in love with Jean Duprat. After Jean is murdered, she makes a pact with Satan to get revenge. She successfully seduces the witchfinder Fossey, frames him for witchcraft, and willingly a...

• Pierre Burgot (played by Tony Isbert) — supporting

  The other lecherous assistant to the witchfinder. He accompanies his master on his holy mission, participating in the sadistic torture and execution of accused women.

• Nicolas Rodier (played by Ricardo Merino) — supporting

  One of the two lecherous assistants to the witchfinder. He travels with him, aiding in the torture and execution of accused witches.

• Jean Duprat (played by Juan Luis Galiardo) — supporting

  A young man engaged to Catherine. He is ambushed and murdered in the forest by highwaymen secretly hired by the witchfinder Fossey, which triggers Catherine's pact with Satan.

Key Relationships

• Bernard de Fossey / Satan → Catherine (Romantic Unrequited Love)
• Bernard de Fossey / Satan → Jean Duprat (Conflict Rival)
• Catherine → Jean Duprat (Romantic Lovers)
• Nicolas Rodier → Pierre Burgot (Alliance Comrades)
• Bernard de Fossey / Satan → Pierre Burgot (Professional Teammate)
• Bernard de Fossey / Satan → Nicolas Rodier (Professional Teammate)

Story Analysis

A witchfinder's obsession triggers a cycle of revenge and self-destruction in plague-ridden medieval France.

Plot Progression

1. The Witchfinder's Crusade
2. Dreams and Dark Pacts
3. The Seduction Trap
4. Ashes of Vengeance