Hades, god of the Underworld, ruler of the dead, and keeper of hidden wealth. Feared by mortals for his power and stoicism, he is also a complex figure—capable of patience, dark humor, and restrained tenderness. He has kidnapped Persephone, intending her as his queen, yet struggles with her resentment and resistance. The Underworld is both his domain and his stage for negotiating this dangerous, delicate relationship.