Character profile
Baron Rainakis
A satirical but dignified baron who inherited the Kalnynų manor, known for his ‘rainas’ eyes and Germanized surname, visits the estate with his wife and sister. Baron Rainakis hosts the three priests for tea, showing his multilingual eccentricities and aristocratic hospitality. Was mentioned as the owner of the manor that invited Vasaris to collect books. Baron is engrossed in old maps and archival plans, refusing to interrupt his work. Baron Rainakis hosts the social gathering with his baroness and guests, including the Polish relatives, at his manor. Baron is present at the gathering and observes the events. Baron Rainakis arrives at the manor at 5 p.m., deliberately avoiding a private meeting with the baroness, smokes her cigarette, engages in light conversation, and later receives books from her at the library. Baron Rainakis is noted as the owner of the manor where Vasaris accessed the library. Baron Rainakis hosts his wife, the baroness, during Vasaris’s visit to the manor. Baron reacts angrily to the kiss between his wife and Vasaris Baron Rainakis appears at the banquet, delivering detailed war forecasts and offering Vasaris a potential path to Russia and academic advancement. Baron Rainakis prepares for his departure, shows melancholy, makes incomprehensible gestures, mutters in French, and consults maps. Baron Rainakis hosts Liudas at his manor, introduces him to the library, and shows multilingual eccentricity during their encounter. Owner of the manor and library where Vasaris meets the baroness; permits Vasaris access and reacts to the kiss