Celia Marchalrayd

Driven by a strict desire to send Melphie to a convent, this determined stepmother serves as a primary obstacle in the young girl's life. As Melphie's guardian, Celia Marchalrayd embodies a rigid authority that threatens the protagonist's freedom. Her central role in the narrative revolves around this intense family conflict, creating significant tension as she attempts to impose her religious and social expectations upon her stepdaughter.