The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Arrechis
Also known as Arechis II, Arechis of Benevento
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 221
His presence radiates the fierce independence of a man who refuses to bend to foreign rule. There's something almost regal about his bearing, as if the very air around him proclaims his determination to remain sovereign.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events (late 8th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 221
- Books
- 1
Arrechis, Duke of Beneventum, stood as one of the last independent Lombard princes to resist the expanding power of the Carolingian monarchy. His refusal to accept inclusion in what he saw as the slavery of his country led him to assume the independent title of prince. His opposition, backed by the sword, represented the final resistance of Lombard independence against the tide of Frankish expansion.
Description
A Lombard duke with the commanding presence of an independent prince, his bearded face marked by both nobility and defiance. He wears rich ducal robes appropriate to his rank, with elaborate clothing that speaks to both his Lombard heritage and his royal aspirations. His build is sturdy, his bearing dignified, carrying himself like someone whose sword has preserved his people's freedom. Dark hair and beard frame features that reflect both the weight of authority and the fire of independence.
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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