The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Lupicinus
Also known as Lupicinus the General, General Lupicinus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 96
Lupicinus radiates the dangerous combination of acknowledged military competence and the pride that often accompanies such success. His presence suggests a man who has earned his position through skill and valor, yet there's something in his bearing that hints at the corruption of power and the cruelty that can accompany authority exercised without restraint.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult contemporary
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 96
- Books
- 1
Lupicinus served as a Roman cavalry general whose military skill was widely acknowledged, earning him commands across the empire including dispatch to Britain. His career was marked by both advancement through hasty marches and eventual criticism for his character, with accusations of pride, cruelty, and avarice tarnishing his reputation. His hosting of the fatal banquet at Marcianopolis would prove to be his most significant and ultimately destructive contribution to Roman-Gothic relations.
Description
Lupicinus possesses the commanding presence of a Roman cavalry general, with features hardened by years of military service on the empire's frontiers. His face shows both the competence that earned him his position and the pride that would eventually corrupt his judgment, with eyes that reflect the calculating mind of a career soldier. The armor and insignia of his cavalry command mark his military authority, while his bearing suggests someone accustomed to both the respect and fear that military power commands.
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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