Presentation of the characters

Calanthe

Queen of Cintra, Pavetta's mother and Ciri's grandmother. Just like her granddaughter, she has gray hair. Too many rumors circulated about her. Gossip about incest in family relationships, gossip about the "hot blood", with numerous romances and adventures. Even rumors of incestuous relation with her cousin Calanthe, the queen of Lyria - Meve.

My opinion: She's cold and selfish. "But the uncle Crach an Craite still kneeling with head bowed, greeted the Lioness of Cintra less official title, but recognized by the islanders for a fuller worship."Hail, Modron."

 "Princess" said Calanthe cold and imperious voice, not at all looking at the Earl. [...]
Grandmother's hand was strong and hard as hand man of the icy rings