The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Aspar
Also known as Aspar the general, Flavius Ardabur Aspar, Patrician Aspar
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 147
There's a weight to his presence that speaks of generations of command, a man whose authority extends beyond rank into something deeper and more instinctive. His gaze carries the patience of someone accustomed to watching empires shift around him.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 147
- Books
- 1
Aspar rose through the ranks of the Eastern Roman military as the son of Ardaburius, eventually commanding the armies of the East across three generations of his family. Despite his Arian faith preventing him from claiming the throne, he wielded enormous influence through his military command and his employment of Marcian, who would later become emperor. His domestic and military household became a center of power in Constantinople.
Description
A commanding figure of middle age with the weathered appearance of a career soldier, broad-shouldered and powerfully built. His olive skin shows the effects of years in the field, while his dark hair and beard are touched with gray. He carries himself with the natural authority of a patrician general, dressed in ornate military armor with gold detailing and a purple cloak that marks his elevated status.
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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