The Loreley’s Grasp

An experienced hunter hired to guard the boarding school during the grisly full-moon murders. He starts skeptical about the Lorelei’s guilt, then becomes entangled by her spell and the mystery surrounding the killings. As the investigation deepens, he confronts fear, doubt, and a resolve to protect Elke, culminating in a climactic use of an irradiated dagger to stop the threat.

A legendary water spirit who can transform into a bloodthirsty monster under the full moon. She manipulates Sigurd through charm and danger, ruling over a coven of feral women and resisting any attempts to thwart her. Lorelei murders rivals and destroys research to preserve her power, ultimately facing a direct confrontation with Sigurd.

A boarding school teacher who hires Sigurd to guard her students, driven by duty and concern for their safety. She becomes a target for Lorelei but remains steadfast and hopeful, embodying the human stakes at the center of the conflict. Her presence anchors the emotional core of the story as Sigurd’s loyalties are tested.

Lorelei’s human servant who aids her control and carries out violent acts in service of the creature. He is loyal, calculating, and willing to commit murder to defend Lorelei’s realm. Alberic’s presence reveals the price of power when mortal allies serve immortal threats.

A scientist studying Lorelei, attempting to understand her transformation and perhaps find a countermeasure. He reveals the irradiated dagger capable of reverting Lorelei to human form, but his research is destroyed by Lorelei and Alberic. His work provides the scientific backbone of the narrative and the sense of impending tragedy.

A medical professional involved in the investigation of the Lorelei’s phenomena, contributing to the scientific atmosphere of the tale. He participates in the attempts to understand and counter the monster, but the focus remains on the broader clash between myth and science.