Minotaur

Theo is the village chief's son, haunted by Ffion's sacrifice. He is brave, impulsive, and willing to risk everything to save those he loves. His defiance of his father and drive to confront the Minotaur propel the group through the labyrinth.

Cyrnan is the stern patriarch of Thena, upholding tradition and protecting the village's interests. His authority is challenged by Theo's audacity, and his decisions expose the tension between duty and family.

Danu is Theo's loyal best friend and a moral counterpoint who values Morna's safety. He supports the group but faces the fear of the Minotaur, ultimately making a sacrifice for Morna.

Morna is Danu's love interest, strong-willed and cautious about the past. She helps navigate the labyrinth and demonstrates resilience in the face of escalating danger.

Tyro begins the story resentful of Theo's status but grows into a conflicted ally fighting to survive. His evolving loyalties add tension to the group's dynamics.

Didi is Tyro's love interest, anxious and quick to panic under pressure. She becomes a casualty in the chaos, illustrating how fear can doom even hopeful efforts to escape.

Nan is one of the youths selected for sacrifice and the first victim in the Minotaur's hunt. Her brief presence underscores the brutality of the rite.

Raphaella is the Queen and Deucalion's sister, manipulative and calculating. She reveals the Minotaur's origin and orchestrates ways to outwit the labyrinth, even at great personal risk.

Deucalion is the king and the architect of the empire's brutal ritual system. His brutal rule and calculated coldness drive the conflict, culminating in his downfall.

Turag is a survivor from a previous offering who has become unhinged by years in the labyrinth. His presence hints at the trap's long, corrosive effect on the psyche.

Ffion is Theo's beloved, sacrificed in an earlier offering and whose memory drives Theo's quest. Her fate fuels a personal motive beyond mere survival.

The Leper is a prophetess whose knowledge about Ffion and the labyrinth propels Theo toward the confrontation with the Minotaur. She embodies the warning that truth can be salvaged only at a cost.

The Queen is Raphaella's royal title, wielding influence through court intrigue and ritual power. Her presence underscores the political stakes that drive the Minotaur's terror and the empire's fragile stability.

Raphaella's Handmaiden serves the queen's schemes, with loyalty tempered by fear. Her role demonstrates how even minor figures can influence the labyrinth's fate through hidden acts.