The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Artemius
Also known as Artemius Duke of Egypt
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 98
Artemius radiates the cold authority of imperial power exercised without mercy, his presence like a blade sheathed in official robes. There's something predatory in the way he surveys his domain, as if measuring everything for its utility to Rome.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 98
- Books
- 1
Artemius served as Duke of Egypt, wielding imperial authority over a great province with notorious cruelty and corruption. His governance was marked by the systematic abuse of power, making him a symbol of Rome's most oppressive rule. His execution at Antioch marked the end of a reign defined by tyranny rather than justice.
Description
Artemius possesses the harsh, angular features of a Roman military governor, with short dark hair and a face set in permanent sternness. His build reflects the disciplined physique of a career officer, and his armor bears the ornate insignia of ducal rank. His eyes hold the cold calculation of one who views governance as conquest, and his bearing carries the rigid authority of imperial Rome at its most severe.
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)
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