Agnes Bellarmyn

Agnes Bellarmyn is a Mélusinian citizen and a wizard of the Curia.
== Personality ==
"Agnes did not smirk--it was beneath her dignity", but she did sometimes have an exalted look on her face, particularly in Curia meetings.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 1.” Mélusine, Ace, New York, 2005. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. She was arrogant, patronizing, and classist.
== Life ==
Agnes served as a member of the Curia in Mélusine. She was also Robert of Hermione's mouthpiece.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 9.” The Virtu, Ace Books, New York, 2007. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. Robert possibly told Agnes about Felix Harrowgate's past prior to confronting Felix.
===Mélusine===
Agnes accompanied Robert to a soirée in the Hall of the Chimeras when Robert accused Felix of being a prostitute from Pharaohlight.
=== The Virtu ===
When Felix petitioned the Curia on his return to Mélusine for reinstatement as a wizard of the Mirador, Agnes attended the meeting, and Agnes noted they needed answers before they decided about carrying out Felix's death sentence. She opposed letting Felix try to repair the Virtu.
=== The Mirador ===
When Thaddeus de Lalage went to Isaac Garamond's rooms to arrest Felix, Agnes went with him and the Protectorate Guard, and stood in the doorway to observe.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 17.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. She seemingly witnessed Felix destroy Isaac's mind, and the ensuing altercation with the Guard and Mildmay.
== Relationships ==
=== Felix Harrowgate ===
Agnes had an antagonistic relationship with Felix, and looked down on him. Felix always hated her. She often baited him.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 15.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths.
=== Mildmay ===
Agnes did not like Mildmay. He didn't trust her.
=== Robert of Hermione ===
Agnes served as Robert's mouthpiece in Curia meetings.
=== Thaddeus de Lalage ===
Agnes was close with Thaddeus.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 5.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths.
== Trivia ==
*Agnes comes from the Greek Hagnos "chaste" and is also associated with Latin agnus "lamb," an epithet for Jesus Christ. Saint Agnes is the patron saint of young girls and rape victims.
*Bellarmyn is likely derived from Bellarmine, itself a form of the Italian surname Bellarmino, possibly meaning "beautiful armor." Saint Robert Bellarmine was an Italian cardinal active in the Counter-Reformation.  He is the patron saint of canonists and catechists.
== References ==
Category:Characters
Category:Mélusine
Category:The Virtu
Category:The Mirador