The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Ingenuus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 39
A figure of quiet authority who claimed power in the northern provinces, his presence carries the weight of military discipline and the dangerous ambition that comes with it.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 39
- Books
- 1
Ingenuus rose as a usurper in Illyricum, assuming the imperial purple in a bid for power during the chaotic reign of Gallienus. His rebellion was swiftly crushed, and the aftermath was brutal—Gallienus ordered the massacre of his male supporters of every age. Some Roxolani auxiliary bands had served in his forces, adding foreign elements to his doomed cause.
Description
A middle-aged man of military bearing with short dark hair and olive skin marked by years of campaigning. His build is solid and compact, suggesting strength rather than elegance. He wears the imperial purple trimmed with gold, and a simple circlet rests upon his brow. His features are stern and weathered, with the direct gaze of one accustomed to command.
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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