Maria Renard
Investigator and ally · Dracula’s castle
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Maria Renard is featured in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — Investigator and ally. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Original PlayStation Alucard campaign; later ports and Saturn additions can differ.
Biography
Maria searches for Richter and encounters Alucard while investigating the castle. Her prior relationship with Richter gives her reasons to doubt the apparent situation.
Appearance
Maria has blonde hair and a green outfit in Symphony of the Night’s main design.
Personality
She is determined, perceptive and willing to act independently. She provides essential help without becoming an ordinary equipment-managed party member.
Role in the story
Her encounters guide the investigation toward the Holy Glasses and the truth behind Richter’s behaviour.
Gameplay and encounters
Follow the ring and clock-room sequence to reach the relevant meeting. Maria’s playable availability differs by release; the original PlayStation campaign should not be described using another version’s alternate-character mode.
Related characters
AlucardMain protagonist
DeathDracula’s servant
DraculaVampire lord
FerrymanUnderground transport figure
Master LibrarianShopkeeper
Richter BelmontVampire hunter