mercutio

An ambitious, cunning, and sarcastic individual who aspires to become Montague's heir. He holds the common people in disdain and is tasked by Montague with spying on Romeo. There also seems to be some level of interest in Hermione, but whether his feelings are genuine or he intends to use her as a pawn in his schemes is uncertain. Mercutio's drive for power appears rooted in his resentment towards his father, Titus, who fails to meet his son's expectations as a Montague advisor. Montague is aware of Mercutio's contempt for his father and subtly encourages him to kill Titus, but Mercutio does not follow through. A few days after Romeo's banishment, Mercutio agrees to be adopted as Montague's new heir but is unprepared for the brutal initiation, culminating in Titus' death at Montague's hands. Paralyzed by fear, Mercutio could neither call for help nor assist his father, and later pledged loyalty to the bloodied Montague. He attempts to fit into the role of Montague's heir, but in truth, his father's death has traumatized him, and guilt over his inaction haunts him. The evident decline of Montague's reign drives him to act in ways he believes will earn him the most praise: he stabs Montague and "saves" Juliet. Expecting to be hailed as a hero, he is devastated when Tybalt dismisses him and leaves the scene in derisive laughter. (Source: Wikipedia)

Characters

Capulet Juliet Fiammata Asto

Main

Juliet Fiamatta Asto Capulet is the last member of the Capulet family. She masquerades as a boy, Odin, in order to avoid being caught by the usurping House of Montague, who still actively look for the Capulets. An excellent swordsman, she also masquerades...
Montague Romeo Candorebanto

Main

Romeo Candore Van de Montague is the son of Lord Laertes Montague and Lady Portia. He is heir to the throne of Neo Verona. For political reasons, he has been forced into an unwanted engagement with Hermione, a young noblewoman. As a nobleman, he rides and...
Antonio

Supporting

Conrad's grandson, introduced as a young boy at the beginning of the series. He participates in the Red Whirlwind's heroic acts as a sidekick and helper, and works in William's theater. He is one of the few living with Juliet that did not know her identit...
Cordelia

Supporting

The child of Thorkell. Cordelia was raised as a girl when her mother lied to Thorkell about her birth gender out of concern for her safety. Later in life she is a slave of Halfdan, valued for her strength. Halfdan grants her permission to accompany Thorfi...
De Borromeo Hermione

Supporting

Romeo's fiancee. She seems to be a stand-in for Count Paris (from the original), though she is Romeo's fiancee, siding with the Montagues, instead of a relative to Duke Escalus and Juliet's suitor....
De Frescobaldi Benvolio

Supporting

Romeo's best friend. He dislikes fighting, is often the voice of reason for Romeo, and is one of the few people who cares about Romeo's well-being. He and his family are later stripped of their nobility and go into hiding with the help of Juliet and her f...
De Frescobaldi Vittorio

Supporting

Benvolio's father, leader of the House of Frescobaldi and an old friend of Conrad's, who held reservations concerning Montague's rule. He was a member of the moderate faction of the Montague dictatorship, with a large amount of administrative authority as...
Emilia

Supporting

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Francisco

Supporting

Childhood friend of Curio and the more intellectual of the duo. He believes that Juliet is being protected by Neo Verona itself and is himself a ladies' man who enjoys teasing the more reserved Curio. He is an expert at archery and other various thrown we...