The Scarlet Flower

A mysterious, wise woman living in seclusion who guards ancient secrets and hints at her former life of masquerades and fireworks. She embodies enchantment and caution, guiding or testing those who seek the island’s magic. Her cryptic wisdom shapes the fate of the prince and Alyonushka.

A loving father who journeys to distant lands to bring back gifts for his three daughters. His desire to find something extraordinary leads him to the scarlet flower and into the island’s peril, resulting in his imprisonment. His devotion and quick thinking set the events in motion and test his family’s bond.

The youngest daughter, clever and compassionate, who requests the scarlet flower as a gift for her father. She travels to the island through ingenuity, bonds with the Beast, and ultimately frees the prince. Her loyalty and resourcefulness drive the quest to break the spell.

A moss-covered, gentle creature with a sensitive soul who initially appears terrifying. He harbors a hidden kindness and falls in love with Alyonushka, revealing a human prince beneath the curse. His longing for freedom and a true heart anchors the story’s emotional core.

The imprisoned royal whose curse masks his true identity. The bond with Alyonushka catalyzes his transformation back into a rightful ruler. His vulnerability and regal bearing emerge as the spell is broken and trust grows.

The honest yet grumbling old butler who tends to the palace and the hermitess. He recalls a distant life filled with masquerades and fireworks and hints at the sorceress’s influence on the castle’s fate. His loyalty keeps the island’s secrets from fading.

The elder sister who desires luxury and status. She pressures Alyonushka to stay home and conform to their social expectations, serving as a foil to Alyonushka’s courage and independence.

Another elder sister who embodies vanity and wealth-worship. She echoes Arina’s concerns and adds tension as the sisters try to pull Alyonushka away from the island’s perilous fate.