The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Baian
Also known as Chagan Baian, Avar Khagan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 203
There's something formidable about this Avar ruler who sits in the palace of Attila, his presence filling the rustic halls with the weight of nomadic power. His request for a golden bed reveals a man who has tasted Roman luxury and found it to his liking.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 203
- Books
- 1
Baian, known as Chagan Baian or the Avar Khagan, ruled during the brightest era of Avar monarchy and threatened Constantinople itself. He occupied the rustic palace of Attila, deliberately imitating the conqueror's character and policy while developing a taste for Roman luxury. His elaborate oath-taking on his sword and his first encounter with an elephant marked him as a ruler bridging nomadic traditions with imperial ambitions.
Description
A powerful Avar ruler with commanding presence, occupying Attila's palace. Middle-aged man with strong build, wearing elaborate nomadic royal attire with gold accents. Dark hair and beard, stern expression, seated on a golden bed. Traditional Avar warrior-king appearance with sword and elaborate oath-taking posture.
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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