The Hierarchy · Character
Fadrique
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 51
A short, stocky man in his forties with rapidly thinning black hair and the darker skin of a Suus native. He has broad shoulders and wears a Catenan uniform along with tinted glasses that obscure his eyes.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 51
- Books
- 1 of 1 read
Fadrique first appears in The Will of the Many as a Suus-born advisor whose loyalty to the fallen royal family of Suus places him at the center of Vis’s early struggles. Though his role is confined to the opening book, his presence establishes the lingering resistance to Catenan rule and the personal ties that continue to shape Vis’s path. Across the series, Fadrique functions as a bridge between the lost kingdom and the new generation of dissidents, his counsel and memories serving as quiet catalysts for later rebellions.
Description · as of Book 1
A short, stocky man in his forties with rapidly thinning black hair and the darker skin of a Suus native. He has broad shoulders and wears a Catenan uniform along with tinted glasses that obscure his eyes.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Visally
Initially a professional alliance rooted in Fadrique’s service to Vis’s father, the relationship deepens into a personal mentorship as Fadrique supplies Vis with historical insight and practical aid, laying groundwork for Vis’s later leadership among dissidents.
- CK
Cristoval, Kingadvisor
Fadrique’s advisory role to King Cristoval is established in Book 1 and remains a defining allegiance; after the king’s death, Fadrique’s loyalty transfers to Cristoval’s surviving son, Vis, keeping the royal line’s influence alive.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Appears as a short, stocky Suus native in Catenan uniform, eyes hidden behind tinted glasses.
- Serves as advisor to the late King Cristoval before the conquest.
- Aids Vis on Suus by sharing memories of the royal family and offering covert support.
- Symbolizes the subdued but unbroken spirit of Suus under Catenan occupation.
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 52Vis Returns to SuusVis returns to his conquered homeland of Suus with his Academy classmates, confronting the desecration of his childhood home and reuniting with Fadrique, his father's former advisor. - Book 1
Ch. 57Fadrique's Recognition of VisWhile exploring the secret tunnels beneath Suus Palace, Vis is recognized by Fadrique, his father's former advisor now serving the Hierarchy as a Sextus, leading to an emotional reunion.
Appearances
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