The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Alatheus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 118
There's the unmistakable mark of the battlefield about this man—someone who has led warriors through desperate times and emerged with both authority and scars. His presence commands attention like a storm gathering on the horizon.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 118
- Books
- 1
Alatheus emerged as a leader of proven valor among the Ostrogoths following Hermanric's death, guiding his people through the chaos of the Danube crossing. He commanded flying squadrons of Ostrogothic cavalry with devastating effect at the Battle of Hadrianople, and later perished leading his bravest troops against Roman forces on the Danube. His military career exemplified both the martial prowess and ultimate fate of the Ostrogothic people in their collision with Rome.
Description
A battle-hardened Ostrogothic warrior with the muscular build of one accustomed to both horseback and close combat. His weathered features and commanding presence speak of years leading warriors through desperate campaigns. Dark hair frames a face marked by the harsh realities of Gothic warfare along the Roman frontier.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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