Stilicho

Also known as Stilico, master-general Stilicho, Master-General of the West

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 130

There is something commanding in his very presence—a towering figure whose lofty steps carry the weight of demi-gods. His bearing suggests a man accustomed to authority, with hands that have learned both firmness and skill. When he moves, the air itself seems to acknowledge his presence.

Gender: male
Age: Mature adult
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 130
Books: 1

Stilicho emerged as the master-general of the West, guardian of the young Honorius and the empire's most formidable military commander. His exceptional stature and bearing marked him as a hero among men, while his firm hand guided the empire through prosperity and crisis alike. He commanded both cavalry and infantry with equal authority, swimming the Adige at the head of his troops and resisting disgraceful measures with courage that defined his character.

Description

A man of towering stature and superior strength, Stilicho possesses the physical presence of a hero from antiquity. His lofty steps and majestic bearing command attention whether in private or public. Mature in years, his form displays the strength and authority of a seasoned Roman general. His hands are firm and skillful, marked by the experience of command. He carries himself with the awful majesty of a hero, his very presence suggesting both power and restraint.

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)