The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Procopius of Caesarea
Also known as Procopius Caesariensis, Historian Procopius, Secret Historian
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 165
There's a careful precision to the way he observes the world, as though every detail might matter later. His eyes carry the weight of someone who has watched empires rise and fall from a distance.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (approximately 40-60 during events)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 165
- Books
- 1
Procopius of Caesarea began as a Byzantine historian documenting the Gothic wars with meticulous attention to detail. His accounts often diverged from other chroniclers, placing events like Alaric's defeat near Carcassonne rather than elsewhere. He observed the plague with a physician's eye and praised Justinian's temperament while reproaching him with cruelty. His works became essential source material for later historians, though his knowledge of distant conflicts like the Burgundian war remained remote and imperfect.
Description
A Byzantine historian of scholarly build with olive-toned skin and dark brown hair showing signs of recession. His neatly trimmed beard frames a face marked by thoughtful brown eyes. He wears a long dark blue tunic with subtle gold embroidery, practical leather accessories for his writing implements, and carries himself with the quiet authority of a man accustomed to careful observation.
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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