Gary

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gary Raphael
Alias(es)	Gary; Castle Lord of Ains Castle
Species/Race	Human Magician
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ains Castle
Occupation/Role	Castle owner; practitioner of magic
Status	Deceased; killed by a ghoul in Ains Castle's basement 36 37
First Appearance	Chapter 29

Background / History

Gary was born in Ains Town, England, into a family with a magical legacy. His family had possessed a parchment containing the ritual to summon and return Cthulhu's Projection for roughly three centuries. 37

A century before the Ains Castle incident, Gary and his sister Isabella used missing English soldiers as sacrifices to summon Cthulhu's Projection. The siblings received Blood Eternal Life, allowing them to retain their appearances far beyond normal human lifespans. Gary also acquired Control Ghoul, while Isabella gained the Sealing Technique and Superhuman Appearance. The soldiers' disappearance led to Gary's ancestor being stripped of the family's noble title. 29 37

At some later point, Gary and Isabella came into conflict. Gary sealed Isabella inside her room using a sealing technique whose release required a necklace kept in a photo frame. Though he sustained her with Blood Eternal Life, he prevented her from freely leaving the castle and remained wary of her supernatural charm by wearing sunglasses around her. 37 38

Gary secretly used a ghoul in his crimes against foreign travelers visiting Ains Castle. He relied on victims' blood and organs for magical rituals, while the ghoul disposed of or consumed bodies. Unknown to Gary, Isabella had secretly gained control over the ghoul; Gary merely believed the creature served him because of his own charm. 36 37 38

Appearance

Gary presents himself as an elderly castle owner and courteous host, though his appearance has been preserved through Blood Eternal Life. 29 37

• Has blood-red eyes, which he describes as a hereditary condition. 30
• Wears sunglasses to conceal his eyes and protect himself from Isabella's charm. 32 38
• Maintains a gentlemanly, educated facade when receiving guests. 31

Personality

Gary is outwardly polite, articulate, and well-read; he welcomes visitors to his banquet and study, speaks of reading Chinese classics, and insists that guests call him “Gary” rather than “Lord.” 29 31

Behind this demeanor, he is suspicious, controlling, and violent. He attempts to probe Liu Xing through Psychology, interrogates Isabella over the stolen parchment, physically abuses her, and threatens Liu Xing at gunpoint when he suspects the group knows too much. 29 31 32

Abilities & Skills

Blood Eternal Life

Gary possesses Blood Eternal Life at 99, a spell received after the summoning of Cthulhu's Projection. 37

• Prolonged Gary's life to at least 125 years while preserving his appearance. 37
• Required blood magic and substantial quantities of human blood. 37
• Was also used to sustain Isabella after Gary sealed her away. 38

Control Ghoul

Gary has Control Ghoul at 90. 37

• Kept a ghoul in Ains Castle's basement and used it in the murder of foreign travelers. 36 37
• Believed the ghoul obeyed him, but Isabella had secretly controlled it instead. 38
• Failed to protect him when Isabella directed the ghoul against him. 37 38

Mysticism and Social Skills

Gary's Character Card lists exceptional magical and interpersonal capabilities. 37

• Mysticism: 99
• Charm: 99
• Persuade: 80
• Listen: 99
• Investigate: 60
• His Psychology skill exceeds Liu Xing's 70, though Liu Xing defeats him through a Critical Success in their contest. 30

Attributes

Attribute	Value
Strength	60
Constitution	60
Willpower	80
Luck	60
Agility	60
Intelligence	99
Inspiration	99
Education	99
Cthulhu Mythos Knowledge	55
Sanity Value	50
HP	7
MP	10/99

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Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Unsealing Necklace — the item capable of breaking the seal placed on Isabella. 37
• Bewitching Incense — carried magical item. 37
• Pistol — used to threaten Liu Xing; Gary falsely claims it is only a lighter after being persuaded to lower it. 32
• Sunglasses — shield his vision from Isabella's appearance-based charm. 32 38
• Summoning parchment — an inherited scroll recording the ritual for summoning Cthulhu's Projection; Liu Xing steals it from Gary's study. 24 31 37

Relationships

• Isabella — younger sister and fellow magician. Gary sealed her inside her room following an apparent conflict, while continuing to sustain her through Blood Eternal Life. 37 38
• Old Wayne — butler and apparent accomplice who knew elements of Ains Castle's secrets. Both are killed by the ghoul in the basement. 17 36
• Liu Xing — guest and adversary. Gary unsuccessfully probes him with Psychology, later threatens him over the stolen parchment. 29 30 31 32
• Ghoul — creature Gary believed he controlled and used in his killings; it ultimately kills him after Isabella's intervention. 36 37 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ains Castle Banquet

Gary introduces himself to Liu Xing's group as the owner of Ains Castle and hosts them at a banquet. He reveals that his family lost its noble title after an “accident” a century earlier, while taking notice of Bai He Cheng's unusual blindness. 29

When Gary uses Psychology to test Liu Xing's lie about Bai He Cheng's condition, Liu Xing wins the contest with a Critical Success. Gary remains interested in Liu Xing and invites him to his study. 29 30

Discovery of the Stolen Parchment

In the study, Gary realizes that the parchment has vanished from its place on the bookshelf. He sends Liu Xing away, then moves to question Isabella about who entered the second floor. 31

Gary becomes openly hostile after confronting Isabella and Liu Xing. He draws a pistol on Liu Xing, but Liu Xing succeeds in persuading him to lower the weapon. 31 32

Death in the Basement

While Liu Xing's group escapes the castle, Bai He Cheng accidentally locks Gary inside the basement. Old Wayne later attempts to free him, but both men are killed by the ghoul. 35 36 37

The later revelation establishes that Isabella had manipulated Liu Xing into removing her seal and enabling her to direct the ghouls against Gary. Police subsequently uncover human remains, preserved organs, blood, and a magic circle in the basement, linking Gary to hundreds of missing-traveler cases. 36 38

Notable Quotes

“Esteemed friends from afar, I am the master of this Ains Castle, Gary Raphael. You may simply address me as Gary.” 29

“What do you know, or rather, what do you know!” 32