The Hierarchy · Character
Ulciscor Telimus
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
A tall, broad-shouldered man with a shaved head and a close-cut black beard, Ulciscor carries an imposing presence. His deep brown eyes convey intensity and authority, while his muscular build remains evident beneath his senatorial toga marked by a single purple stripe. He moves with controlled power, often appearing composed even after exertion.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1 of 1 read
Ulciscor Telimus emerges in The Will of the Many as a formidable senator driven by vengeance for his brother Caeror's death, adopting the orphaned Vis to infiltrate the Academy and expose Veridius. His imposing presence and calculated demeanor mask a man torn between personal loss and political ambition, as he navigates Senate rivalries while secretly allying with Lanistia. The revelation that his wife Relucia is an Anguis agent working against him deepens his isolation, forcing him to confront betrayal within his own household. Across the series, Ulciscor evolves from a grief-stricken avenger into a complex figure whose quest for justice becomes entangled with larger conspiracies, testing his loyalties and reshaping his understanding of power.
Description · as of Book 1
A tall, broad-shouldered man with a shaved head and a close-cut black beard, Ulciscor carries an imposing presence. His deep brown eyes convey intensity and authority, while his muscular build remains evident beneath his senatorial toga marked by a single purple stripe. He moves with controlled power, often appearing composed even after exertion.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Visadoptive father
Ulciscor's adoption of Vis evolves from a strategic move to investigate Veridius into a complex paternal bond, as Vis becomes both his instrument and a figure of genuine attachment.
- CT
Caeror Telimusbrother
Ulciscor's quest for justice for his brother Caeror's death drives his actions across the series, evolving from personal grief into a broader investigation of conspiracy and betrayal.
- RT
Relucia Telimuswife
The revelation of Relucia's betrayal as an Anguis agent shatters Ulciscor's marriage, transforming their relationship from partnership to adversarial conflict that haunts his personal and political life.
Lanistia Scipioclose friend
Ulciscor's close friendship with Lanistia deepens as they collaborate to expose the truth, their partnership becoming a cornerstone of his investigation and emotional support.
- AC
Advenius Claudiusrival
Ulciscor's rivalry with Advenius remains a constant political struggle in the Senate, with their conflicts shaping his strategies and alliances throughout the series.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Adopts Vis and sends him to the Academy to investigate Veridius and the ruins on Solivagus.
- Confronts long-standing Senate rival Advenius Claudius over political influence.
- Discovers his wife Relucia is an Anguis agent working against him.
- Partners with Lanistia Scipio to uncover the truth about Caeror's death.
- Maintains his imposing senatorial presence while concealing his personal vendetta.
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 1Vis's Sapper Immunity DiscoveryWhile escorting Quintus Ulciscor to interrogate prisoner Nateo, Vis touches a Sapper device—an act that should drain his Will—yet remains completely unharmed, revealing his unique immunity. - Book 1
Ch. 6Vis Adopted by House TelimusQuintus Ulciscor Telimus formally adopts Vis from the Letens orphanage, providing him with a new identity and sending him to the Catenan Academy as a spy. - Book 1
Ch. 7Transvect Attack and CrashThe Transvect carrying Ulciscor and Vis is attacked with a Will shell, crashes in the Tensian forest, leading to a confrontation with Anguis operatives including Sedotia. - Book 1
Ch. 10Ulciscor's Investigation of Caeror's DeathUlciscor reveals to Vis that his brother Caeror was killed at the Academy six years earlier, officially ruled a suicide but believed by Ulciscor to be murder orchestrated by Veridius Julii. - Book 1
Ch. 37Relucia's True Identity RevealedDuring the Festival of the Ancestors at the Telimus family tomb, Vis discovers that Relucia—previously known as Sedotia the Anguis operative—is actually Ulciscor's wife and a double agent.
Gallery
Book 1: The Will of the Many
Appearances
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