The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Romilda
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 204
She carries herself with the confident allure of a woman who knows her own power, a Lombard princess whose amorous nature seems to color every interaction. There's something both regal and dangerous in her presence, like a flame that draws moths even as it burns.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 204
- Books
- 1
Romilda was a Lombard princess and amorous matron of Friuli whose actions would seal her fate during the Avar invasion. Opening the gates of her city to the enemy, she became both victim and cautionary tale, ultimately meeting a gruesome end at the hands of her conquerors. Her story represents the intersection of personal desire and political catastrophe.
Description
Romilda presents as a noble Lombard princess with the bearing of an amorous matron of Friuli. Her royal status is evident in her clothing and demeanor, though the text provides no specific details of her physical appearance beyond her noble bearing and the tragic circumstances that would define her legacy.
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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