Sypha Belnades

Sypha Belnades is one of the main protagonists in the Netflix original series, Castlevania. Sypha is the granddaughter of the Elder of the Speakers, a group of nomadic scholars, and a sorceress with control over the elements. She was voiced by Alejandra Reynoso in the English version of the show. Sypha is a pretty young woman with fair skin, big pale blue eyes, short peachy blond hair, and thin vermilion lips. She wears the typical uniform of the Speakers. Sypha is upbeat, playful, spirited, and kind. She loves adventure, learning, gaining new experiences, and battling evil for a righteous cause. Sypha is often the heart of the team. Supporting Trevor and Alucard while always guiding their actions toward the aid of the innocent. Considering how sad and hurt both men are, Sypha's empathy greatly aided them during the war against Dracula. Although she is generally on the softer side, Sypha is also a very strong-willed woman who often speaks her mind, showing little concern for the consequences. She will not shy away from intimidating potential attackers by boasting her magical prowess, sometimes even making threats. Sypha's strong sense of justice and duty with those in need is shown by her sheer amount of mental fortitude. As a Speaker magician, Sypha Belnades bears some of the heaviest responsibilities of her tribe. She is the prime candidate for being the "scholar" mentioned in the "Sleeping Soldier" legend, a prediction that is proven to be true. As such, Sypha is completely dedicated to waking the Sleeping Solider and saving Wallachia at the side of her prophesized allies. Sypha is highly educated in both the use of magic and the history of Wallachia, as is the primary charge of Speaker tribes. She is also very brave; entering the lair of a cyclops, confronting bloodthirsty mobs, and battling the night hordes. Like many Speakers, Sypha is an altruistic idealist. Her conviction is very strong, even by Speaker standards. Sypha was completely adamant that the Speakers not abandon the citizens of Gresit in their time of need, even as the citizens were planning to kill her tribe. While idealistic to the point of endangerment, Sypha does demonstrate she knows how to avoid some risks; evidence being dressing like the men of her tribe to avoid danger while traveling. After reaching the Belmont Hold, Sypha comes to rethink the Speaker policy of never writing down knowledge. The Belmont library contained more information than two generations of Speakers could pass down. She still respects the Speaker way though, sharing her new knowledge with them after the war against Dracula. She would often butt heads with Trevor Belmont at first, who opposed her idealism with apathy and survivalism. Sypha also did not take kindly to his rudeness and callous attitude. She even suggested serving Trevor her urine as a fake brew of beer to punish him for his rudeness. Unlike her grandfather, the Elder, Sypha initially had no respect for Trevor. In spite of Trevor saving her life, Sypha considered him a lost cause due to his aforementioned attitude. While the Elder made great efforts to reason with him as he stated his conviction to stay in Gresit, Sypha says: "It is time for those of us who fight this war to stand up and be responsible, Trevor Belmont. You should leave now." However, Trevor earns Sypha's respect and loyalty when he fights on the Speakers' behalf and decides to, once again, make protecting the citizens of Wallachia his purpose. Sypha's loyalty was proven to be very strong when she chose to protect him from Alucard, her legendary soldier of prophecy when Trevor and Alucard came to blows. At this moment, Sypha acknowledged that Trevor was her savior, and they shared the same conviction. Her relationship with Trevor deepens quickly afterward. She appreciates his occasional kind acts and enjoys teasing him. In time, she realized that meeting Trevor opened a new world of experience, adventure, and purpose for her. After the war against Dracula, she realized she didn't want to stop her adventure with Trevor. Sypha invited him to be her partner. Trevor accepted, admitting his closeness to her and how much his life had improved since they met. Their relationship became intimate soon afterward. Sypha deeply enjoys her new life as an adventuring hero with Trevor. They work and play off each other well, though she does get frustrated with his attitude at times. Sypha was hit hard by the events of Lindenfeld, getting more acquainted with Trevor's harsh experiences on the road. Luckily for Sypha and Trevor, they had each other's support even through the worst of times. After a couple of months of traveling with Trevor, she became brashier and more of a loudmouth, especially when irritated. Trevor influenced her to take on some of his more rudy traits. By the aftermath of the events of Lindenfeld, Sypha eventually reached the point of cynicism, just like Trevor used to, being prone to cursing, much to her own surprise, and getting angry, to where Trevor himself was visibly uncomfortable with her attitude.