Pax au Telemanus
SupportingA colossal young Gold man who stands over seven feet tall with the build of a thunderhead, his shoulders enormous and arms like boulders of muscle beneath flesh that allows him to grapple like a golden bear, launch allies through the air, or hoist massive beams and clubs. He possesses a giant head with shorn short hair, small eyes, and a blocky heel-shaped chin bearing a noticeable dent, his movements panther-like and agile despite his ogre size. Clad in tight armor that protects all but the joints or charging shirtless and painted for war, he appears every inch the monstrous yet honorable titan and genetic giant bred for battle.
Pax au Telemanus bursts onto the scene in Red Rising as a towering genetic giant among the Golds, his seven-foot frame and thunderous build belying a panther-like agility that makes him both a battlefield terror and an honorable titan. Clad in joint-revealing armor or charging into war painted and shirtless, he embodies the bred-for-battle elite while forging an immediate, unshakeable loyalty to Darrow of Lykos. His arc culminates in a selfless sacrifice that cements his role as a foundational ally, leaving ripples through the series' evolving alliances and the Telemanus family's enduring legacy.
Physical Description
A colossal young Gold man who stands over seven feet tall with the build of a thunderhead, his shoulders enormous and arms like boulders of muscle beneath flesh that allows him to grapple like a golden bear, launch allies through the air, or hoist massive beams and clubs. He possesses a giant head with shorn short hair, small eyes, and a blocky heel-shaped chin bearing a noticeable dent, his movements panther-like and agile despite his ogre size. Clad in tight armor that protects all but the joints or charging shirtless and painted for war, he appears every inch the monstrous yet honorable titan and genetic giant bred for battle.
Evolution
Red Rising
A colossal young Gold man who stands over seven feet tall with the build of a thunderhead, his shoulders enormous and arms like boulders of muscle beneath flesh that allows him to grapple like a golden bear, launch allies through the air, or hoist massive beams and clubs. He possesses a giant head with shorn short hair, small eyes, and a blocky heel-shaped chin bearing a noticeable dent, his movements panther-like and agile despite his ogre size. Clad in tight armor that protects all but the joints or charging shirtless and painted for war, he appears every inch the monstrous yet honorable titan and genetic giant bred for battle.
- Introduced as a colossal young Gold over seven feet tall with boulder-like muscles and a blocky, dented chin
- Demonstrates immense strength by grappling like a bear, launching allies, and hoisting massive beams or clubs
- Moves with surprising agility despite his ogre size while clad in tight armor or painted shirtless for war
- Aligns with Darrow's cause as a loyal follower
- Sacrifices himself for Darrow, highlighting his honorable nature
Relationships
Begins as a loyal follower whose bond with Darrow deepens through shared battles and culminates in Pax's ultimate sacrifice, establishing a foundation of trust that echoes in later family alliances.
Book Appearances
Red Rising
First appears Ch 26