
Cordelia Gallo
Cordelia Gallo |
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Japanese | コルデリア•ギャロ |
Rōmaji | Koruderia Gyaro |
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Gender | Female |
Age | 35 |
Family | Victorique de Blois (daughter) Albert de Blois (Former Captor) |
Profession | Dancer (formerly) |
Affiliations | Blois Royal Family (Rape Victim) |
Debut | |
Anime | Episode 06 |
Actors | |
Japanese | Miyuki Sawashiro |
English | Elizabeth Maxwell |
Cordelia Gallo (コルデリア・ギャロ, Koruderia Gyaro) is a character from the Gosick series. She was formerly a resident of the Village of the Gray Wolves, until she was falsely accused of involvement in the death of the village elder, Theodore, an incident that led to her exile approximately ten years prior to the main story. Following her banishment, Cordelia became a dancer and was later coerced into becoming the mistress of the Blois family patriarch. She eventually gave birth to Victorique de Blois, who would go on to uncover the truth and clear her mother’s name.
Background

Appearance in Anime
Cordelia Gallo once served as a maid to the elder of the Village of the Gray Wolves. At the age of fifteen, she was falsely accused of murdering the village’s ruling elder, Theodore. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, she was swiftly convicted and sentenced to exile. As punishment, she was given only a single gold coin and a small suitcase of clothes before being cast out of the village.
Following her exile, Cordelia began working as a dancer at an establishment known as the Rose-Colored Life, where she earned her livelihood. During this time, she befriended a young man named Brian Roscoe, who would later play a pivotal role in her life.
During one of her performances, Cordelia caught the attention of Marquis Albert de Blois, who took an interest in her due to her bloodline. She was subsequently kidnapped and confined to the Blois Mansion for a year. During her captivity, she was impregnated by Albert, and on Christmas Day in 1910, she gave birth to Victorique de Blois.
After the birth of her child, Cordelia was sent to a medical institution, where she remained confined for several years. Eventually, she was rescued by Brian Roscoe and began traveling with him, continuing to live in secrecy as her daughter grew up unaware of her true origins.
Appearance
Cordelia Gallo shares the distinct physical traits common to the inhabitants of the Village of the Gray Wolves, including blonde hair and green eyes. During her time as a maid in the village, she was required to style her hair into twin buns on either side of her head. After her exile, she abandoned this look and was later seen wearing her hair in a style similar to that of her daughter, Victorique.
Cordelia is notably petite for a woman her age. She is often seen wearing dark-colored clothing, most notably a black-and-purple dress that complements her somber and mysterious presence.
Personality
Cordelia Gallo is portrayed as a deeply loving and resilient individual, possessing remarkable emotional and mental strength. Despite the injustices she endured being falsely accused, exiled, and later imprisoned Cordelia remained determined and compassionate.
She is especially devoted to her daughter, Victorique de Blois, whom she affectionately refers to as her “soul.” Although Victorique was born as a result of Cordelia’s forced captivity, Cordelia holds no resentment toward her child and loves her unconditionally. Her maternal devotion is a recurring theme throughout the series, often expressed during her time in hiding and while watching over Victorique from afar.
Cordelia is also admired by both Brian Roscoe and his twin brother, who refer to her as the mother they never had. They praise her unwavering strength and her ability to keep moving forward despite the trauma of her past. During her travels with them, she continues to protect and care for Victorique in secret, embodying both maternal warmth and quiet determination.
Abilities
Although not a combatant, Cordelia Gallo demonstrates remarkable agility, intelligence, and survival skills throughout the series. Her background as a maid in the Village of the Gray Wolves endowed her with discipline, attentiveness, and discretion skills she later used to navigate life in exile.
As a dancer in the Rose-Colored Life, Cordelia exhibited grace, physical control, and stage awareness, which may have contributed to her quick reflexes and ability to evade danger. Her time in captivity and subsequent escape also suggests a high level of mental resilience and adaptability.
Cordelia is also shown to be observant and emotionally perceptive, especially in how she watches over Victorique from the shadows. Though not explicitly trained in espionage or self-defense, she manages to survive on the run and remain hidden from powerful forces for years, aided by her strong instincts and determination.