Zephro Carnelian

Zephro Carnelian is a main character in "The Inquisition War" series of novels by Ian Watson.

He is a human Illuminatus, and a liaison between that organisation and the Eldar. As an Illuminatus, he is as comfortable in the Immaterium as he is in RealSpace. He seems to be enamored of Eldar culture and knowledge, especially as it relates to Harlequins. Indeed, he is shown to favor and mimick Harlequin dress and mannerisms. He also acts, on behalf of the Illuminati and their Eldar allies, as a double agent, having infiltrated the Ordo Hydra.

He was the prime operative in a plan to manipulate secret Inquisitor Jaq Draco into an unwilling triple agent - by having him join both the Illuminati and also, on their behalf, the Ordo Hydra. According to the Eldar Farseer allies of the Illuminati, Draco was to be a significant actor in their plans. Draco was also considered by Carnelian to be a prime candidate for Illumination. Carnelian's plans regarding Draco eventually backfired, to the dismay of his Eldar mentors. Carnelian's current whereabouts and disposition are unknown.