Character Relationship Map: I, Frankenstein

Characters

• Adam (played by Aaron Eckhart) — protagonist

  Created by Dr. Frankenstein in 1795, this immortal creature survives centuries of demon attacks. Named Adam by the gargoyle queen Leonore, he eventually joins forces with scientist Terra Wade to stop...

• Terra (played by Yvonne Strahovski) — protagonist

  A scientist employed by the demon prince Naberius under his billionaire alias Charles Wessex. She is forced to conduct experiments to reanimate corpses but later assists Adam in thwarting his master's...

• Naberius (played by Bill Nighy) — supporting

  A powerful demon prince who disguises himself as billionaire Charles Wessex. He funds Terra's experiments to resurrect corpses as demon hosts, captures the gargoyle queen Leonore, and is ultimately de...

• Gideon (played by Jai Courtney) — supporting

  The second-in-command of the gargoyle order. Initially tasked with trading Adam for Leonore, he later offers Frankenstein's journal instead. Secretly ordered by Leonore to kill Adam after retrieving t...

• Leonore (played by Miranda Otto) — supporting

  The gargoyle queen created by Archangel Michael to protect humanity. She names Adam, invites him to join her order, gets captured by demons, and later orchestrates a secret plan to have Gideon kill Ad...

• Helek (played by Steve Mouzakis) — minor
• Keziah (played by Caitlin Stasey) — supporting

  A gargoyle who initially rescues Adam from demons after his creation in 1795 and brings him to the cathedral. He is later captured and ascended to Heaven during the demon attack on the gargoyle sanctu...

• Zuriel (played by Socratis Otto) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Naberius → Terra (Power Master And Forced Scientist) — Naberius controls Terra's scientific work through coercion and exploitation.

  Naberius employs Terra to conduct experiments that reanimate corpses and later forces her to begin the process in the institute.

• Leonore → Gideon (Power Queen And Second-in-Command) — Leonore exercises command authority over Gideon within the gargoyle order.

  Gideon is identified as Leonore's second-in-command, and he receives her instruction to trade Adam and later kill him.

• Adam → Leonore (Professional Mentor And Recruiter) — Leonore offers Adam a place within the gargoyle order and introduces him to its purpose.

  Leonore explains the gargoyles' mission, names the creature Adam, and invites him to join their order.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Leonore → Zuriel (Conflict Captive And Captor) — Zuriel's capture of Leonore drives the journal exchange and the rescue effort.

  Zuriel sneaks into the cathedral, captures Leonore, and takes her to an abandoned theater.

• Leonore → Keziah (Alliance Order Allies) — They belong to the same protective gargoyle organization.

  Keziah serves in the gargoyle order that Leonore leads and is among the gargoyles lost during the cathedral attack.

• Leonore → Naberius (Conflict Factional Enemies) — Leonore represents the gargoyle defense against Naberius's demonic forces.

  Naberius's demons attack the gargoyle cathedral, capture Leonore, and use her as leverage to obtain Adam.

• Adam → Keziah (Alliance Rescuer And Rescued) — Keziah is one of Adam's first protectors after his creation.

  Keziah helps rescue Adam from demons after he returns to bury Frankenstein's body and brings him to the cathedral.

• Adam → Helek (Conflict Enemy Encounter) — Helek becomes the surviving informant who brings Adam's return to Naberius's attention.

  Adam confronts a group of demons, and Helek survives the attack and reports that Adam is still alive.

• Adam → Zuriel (Conflict Mortal Opponents) — Zuriel is Adam's most formidable recurring demon opponent before the final battle.

  Zuriel captures Leonore and later attacks Adam and Terra; Adam fights him and manages to descend him.

• Adam → Gideon (Betrayal Conflict) — Their temporary cooperation collapses when Gideon follows Leonore's secret order.

  Gideon is secretly sent to kill Adam after retrieving the journal, but Adam defeats and ascends him.

• Adam → Terra (Alliance Mission Partners) — Adam and Terra cooperate to stop the reanimation project.

  Adam tracks down Terra and asks for her help after discovering the corpses beneath the institute.

• Adam → Naberius (Conflict Arch Enemy) — Adam directly opposes Naberius's plan to create demon hosts and destroy humanity.

  Naberius seeks to capture Adam and use the secret of corpse reanimation, while Adam ultimately carves the gargoyle symbol on Naberius and descends him...

Story Analysis

An immortal creature discovers a soul and chooses to defend humanity against a demon prince's resurrection plan.

Plot Progression

1. A Creature Without a Home — Adam is created, survives the Arctic pursuit, and is rescued by gargoyles. Leonore offers him a place in their order, but he chooses independence.
2. The Demon Hunt Returns — After two centuries of isolation, Adam returns to modern society and confronts demons. A deadly encounter brings him back to the gargoyle cathedral, where he is imprisoned.
3. The Cathedral Under Siege — Naberius sends demons to attack the gargoyle sanctuary and capture Adam. Leonore is taken hostage, and the journal becomes the price of her release.
4. Secrets Beneath the Institute — Adam discovers thousands of corpses and learns that Naberius intends to create demon hosts. He joins Terra and defeats Zuriel before confronting the gargoyles' conflicting loyalties.
5. The Soul That Endures — Adam burns the journal, leads the gargoyles to the institute, and fights through the demon defenses. He rescues Terra, rejects possession, and descends Naberius as the institute collapses.