The Hierarchy · Character
Veridius Julii
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 8
A handsome man in his mid-twenties with short tousled dirty-blond hair and thoughtful blue eyes. He wears the white cloak of a physician or a toga that billows in the breeze, projecting a youthful and authoritative presence.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 1
Veridius Julii first appears in The Will of the Many as the enigmatic Principalis of the Academy, a charismatic figure whose youthful authority masks deeper secrets. Across the series, his role expands from a suspected antagonist to a complex player whose true allegiances and motivations become increasingly central to the unfolding political and metaphysical conflicts. His evolution reveals layers of manipulation, hidden loyalties, and a gradual shift from institutional power to personal stakes in the larger struggle against the Hierarchy.
Description
A handsome man in his mid-twenties with short tousled dirty-blond hair and thoughtful blue eyes. He wears the white cloak of a physician or a toga that billows in the breeze, projecting a youthful and authoritative presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Lanistia Scipioformer classmate
Shared Academy history evolves from mere classmate familiarity into a subtle alliance or rivalry, as both navigate the political undercurrents of the Hierarchy's power structures.
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Caeror Telimusfriend
Initially portrayed as a close friend from Academy days, the relationship becomes shadowed by suspicion and grief after Caeror's death, with Veridius's potential involvement casting a lasting tension over his legacy.
Visantagonist
Begins as a direct antagonist to Vis, with Ulciscor's suspicions fueling hostility; this rivalry may deepen or shift as Veridius's true role in the larger conflict is revealed across subsequent books.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Serves as Principalis of the Academy, overseeing the training of future Hierarchy leaders.
- Becomes the prime suspect in Caeror Telimus's death, drawing Ulciscor's scrutiny.
- Maintains a composed, authoritative presence while navigating rivalries with Vis and other students.
- Interacts with former classmates like Lanistia Scipio, hinting at shared history.
Key events
- 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. 74Vis Wins IudiciumDespite his injuries and the loss of his friend Callidus, Vis completes the Iudicium by placing the Heart of Jovan on the statue's chest, winning the competition. - Book 1
Ch. 74Vis Declines Religion's OfferAfter waking in the infirmary missing his left arm, Veridius Julii reveals Vis's blood is tainted from the Labyrinth and pressures him to join Religion, but Vis instead chooses to work for the Censor's office.
Gallery
Book 1: The Will of the Many
Appearances
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