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Van King of Fanelia and the pilot of Guymelef Escaflowne.
The death of Van's father and the disappearance of his older brother left this young warrior prince to rule his small rural kingdom of Fanelia. Before he can attain the throne and ride the legendary Guymelef mecha known as Escaflowne however, he must slay a dragon for its Energist crystal. Although brash and inexperienced early on, he thrusts himself into the forefront of the Gaea War against the Zaibach Empire. This greater struggle eventually leads him to face his own inner turmoil over his family's past and the mysterious girl from the Mystic Moon.
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Allen Schezar Knight Caeli of Asturia and pilot of the Guymelef Scherazade.
Dashing looks, debonair personality, and devastating finesse in swordsmanship -- Allen would seem to be the epitome of chivalry. His handsome countenance however, belies simmering bitterment and a troubled past with an absent father, deceased mother, and a long-lost sister. His face also has a haunting resemblance to Amano, the track team member Hitomi has a crush on. Even though Allen is one of the Knights Caeli (the elite corps of Asturia knights), King Aston has for some reason stationed him on a frontier outpost near Fanelia's border. |
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Hitomi Kanzaki First year high school girl.
Hitomi is about as normal as Japanese teenage girls go with a best friend named Yukari, a spot on the high school track team, and a crush on the team's star sprinter. However, her spirited earnestness and fascination in fortune-telling (especially tarot readings and dowsing) sets her apart. Years ago, her grandmother gave her a set of tarot cards and an unusual red pendant which, along with her enigmatic visions, play a pivotal role her adventures on Earth as well as on Gaea.
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Merle Van's attendant.
Since infancy when she was brought into the Fanelia's royal entourage, this cat-girl has been Van's constant companion. Over the years, she has become possessive of her childhood playmate, to the consternation of Hitomi.
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Millerna Youngest Princess of Astoria
We first seen her in episode 6, when she greets Allen in Palas. She starts off being very rude to Allen and friendly to Allen, but as the series goes on things even out quite a bit. Millerna is set to be engaged to Dryden's son, Meiden. She dislikes this because she is in love with Allen. After finding out that Zaibach will invade Freid she breaks Allen out of jail and tries to go there with him, but he won't allow it. However, she leaves Asturia anyway and is able to save Allen when he gets seriously injured. Thanks to her access to Freid is quickly granted since her elder sister was the queen there. While there Millerna discovers that her nephew Prince Chid is actually Allen's son. When Van is seriously injured, Millerna finally gets to meet her future husband Dryden. Although she is still in love with Allen she gradually falls in love with him and they get married. However disaster strikes the wedding. A few months after the wedding Dryden hands her back her ring. Millerna is a main character, appearing in nearly every episode, but her effect on the plot after episode 12 is quite lower than that of other characters.
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Dryden Son of Meiden
Like his father, he is a rich merchant. However, Dryden doesn't stay in Asturia, traveling all over the world. He was first sen episode 14, when he pays for the Ispanos to repair Escaflowne. With his knowledge he directs the Crusade to the Mystic Vally. He is also arranged to be married to Millerna. They eventually do get married, but Dryden decides that he isn't good enough for her and gives her back the ring.
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Dilandau Albatou Zaibach knight and leader of Dragon Slayers
This comely Alseides pilot of Zaibach's forces does not take lightly to insult and injury from enemies. Dilandau commands the Dragon Slayers (Ryuugekitai), an elite squad of mecha soldiers devoted to capturing the Escaflowne. The Dragon Slayers' brutal tactics mesh well with Dilandau's sadistic and troubled personality born of traumatic experiences in the past. |
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Dornkirk Emperor of Zaibach
His wizened body may be attached to medieval-style life support equipment, but his apparent fraility belies an active mind and ambitions. Dornkirk oversees the ravaging of the countries of Gaea in his relentless pursuit for the secrets of the ancients. The ultimate goals of his machinations and the reasons for his obsession are as mysterious as his origins. |
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