The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
John of Procida
Also known as Procida
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 276
There's a quiet intensity to this learned man, the kind who moves through noble halls and peasant hovels with equal ease. His eyes hold the weight of careful observation, and his hands seem equally suited to healing or writing treaties.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 276
- Books
- 1
John of Procida began as a Sicilian nobleman of distinguished birth who studied medicine at Salerno and mastered the arts of diplomacy. His noble education and practiced skill in negotiation made him a formidable conspirator against Charles of Anjou. Through his indefatigable missionary work for revolt, he became the architect of Sicilian resistance, disguising himself as monk or beggar to spread his message across the land.
Description
A man of noble bearing with the learned appearance of a scholar who has practiced physic at Salerno. His features suggest both aristocratic birth and intellectual refinement, while his practiced art of negotiation shows in his measured demeanor. He possesses the ability to transform his appearance through the disguise of monk or beggar, making his true identity difficult to discern.
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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