Marianne vi Britannia
The late Imperial Consort and mother of Lelouch, whose death shaped the rebellion.
Marianne vi Britannia is a deceased character in the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion franchise by Sunrise. She is the late Imperial Consort and the mother of the lead protagonist, Lelouch Lamperouge. Her death is a key event that shapes the story, though later revelations show she had a deeper connection to the Geass power. She was an ally of C.C. and had entered into a magical Geass contract with her. Marianne and her husband, Charles zi Britannia, worked with C.C. to achieve their goals. After C.C. aided them, C.C. was named head of the Geass Order. Marianne's death led to C.C. leaving the order.
- Role
- Former Empress of Britannia
- Family
- Charles zi Britannia (Husband), Lelouch & Nunnally (Children)
- Status
- Deceased
Lore & Background
Marianne vi Britannia was the late Imperial Consort and mother of the lead protagonist of Code Geass, Lelouch Lamperouge. She had a magical Geass contract with C.C., one of C.C.'s previous contracts over her lifetime. After C.C. aided Marianne and Marianne's husband Charles zi Britannia in achieving their goals, C.C. was named head of the Geass Order, a secret organization that studies and produces Geass users. However, upon news of Marianne's death, C.C. left the order and let V.V. take over. Later, in the second season, the spirit of Marianne possesses the body of Anya Alstreim and locates C.C. to restore her memories. The two then leave for Kamine Island to re-enter the Sword of Akasha, rescuing Suzaku Kururugi along the way. They enter the Sword of Akasha, where C.C.'s presence allows the Emperor to begin the Ragnarök Connection and merge everyone into the collective unconscious. When Lelouch kills Charles and Marianne before the connection can be completed, C.C. is spared because she had turned against their plan.
In Their Own Story
Marianne's story is revealed through memories and later events. She was the mother of Lelouch and Nunnally, and the wife of Emperor Charles zi Britannia. She had a Geass contract with C.C., who aided her and Charles in their goals. After her death, C.C. left the Geass Order. Years later, Marianne's spirit possesses the body of Anya Alstreim. She locates C.C. and restores her memories, which had been lost after Lelouch entered the Sword of Akasha. Together, they go to Kamine Island to re-enter the Sword of Akasha, rescuing Suzaku along the way. Inside, Marianne and Charles attempt the Ragnarök Connection, but Lelouch kills them both before it can be completed.
Reader's Guide
Marianne vi Britannia is the late Imperial Consort and mother of Lelouch Lamperouge. She was married to Emperor Charles zi Britannia. She had a Geass contract with C.C., who aided her and Charles in their goals. After her death, C.C. left the Geass Order. In the second season, Marianne's spirit possesses the body of Anya Alstreim. She restores C.C.'s memories and accompanies her to Kamine Island. They enter the Sword of Akasha, where Marianne and Charles attempt the Ragnarök Connection. Lelouch kills both Marianne and Charles before the connection can be completed.
Did You Know?
- Marianne vi Britannia is the late Imperial Consort and mother of the lead protagonist of Code Geass, Lelouch Lamperouge.
- She had a magical Geass contract with C.C., one of C.C.'s previous contracts over her lifetime.
- After C.C. aided Marianne and her husband Charles zi Britannia achieve their goals, C.C. was named head of the Geass Order.
- Upon news of Marianne's death, C.C. left the Geass Order and let V.V. take over.
- In the second season, Marianne's spirit possesses the body of Anya Alstreim and locates C.C. to restore her memories.
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