The Hierarchy · Character
Callidus Ericius
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 24
A lithe young man with dark skin and sharp features, his thick mop of curly black hair often hanging over his brown eyes. He has a small build compared to peers and moves with quiet agility.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- teenager
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 24
- Books
- 1 of 1 read
Callidus Ericius begins as a quiet, agile student at the Academy of the Hierarchy, marked by his sharp features and unassuming presence. His early arc is defined by a complicated romantic entanglement with Belli Volenis that turns sour when she blackmails him, while his budding friendship with Vis becomes a source of trust and shared secrets. Though introduced only in the first book, his trajectory hints at a deeper entanglement with the Hierarchy’s political machinations, suggesting future growth from a peripheral figure into a more pivotal player.
Description · as of Book 1
A lithe young man with dark skin and sharp features, his thick mop of curly black hair often hanging over his brown eyes. He has a small build compared to peers and moves with quiet agility.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Visclose friend
Callidus and Vis develop a deep, trust-based friendship rooted in shared academic goals and mutual disclosure of personal secrets, positioning Vis as a key ally.
- BV
Belli Volenisformer romantic interest
Callidus’s early affection for Belli sours when she uses their past relationship as leverage for blackmail, transforming intimacy into antagonism.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Arrives at the Academy as a lithe, agile student with a mop of curly black hair and sharp features.
- Begins a romantic relationship with Belli Volenis that later collapses into blackmail.
- Forms a close friendship with Vis, bonding over academics and personal confidences.
- Navigates the social hierarchy of the Academy while concealing vulnerabilities.
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 46Vis Learns About Student DeathsCallidus reveals to Vis that Thirds and Fourths have been dying or disappearing at the Academy for years, with documented evidence suggesting they are being silenced by powerful interests. - Book 1
Ch. 59Callidus Blackmailed by BelliCallidus reveals to Vis that Belli Volenis has been blackmailing him with stolen Governance documents, threatening his family's ruin if he doesn't comply with her demands. - Book 1
Ch. 63Iudicium BeginsThe deadly Iudicium competition begins with Vis leading a team including Callidus and Aequa to locate and return the Heart of Jovan within three days. - Book 1
Ch. 72Emissa's BetrayalDuring the climax of the Iudicium, Emissa reveals her true allegiance by killing a Sextus Anguis soldier, then stabbing Vis and pushing him off the eastern tower when he refuses to surrender the Heart of Jovan.
Gallery
Book 1: The Will of the Many
Appearances
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