# Beric — Beric the Briton character guide > Beric in Beric the Briton by G. A. Henty. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Beric the Briton, the Briton Beric, Scopus Beric **First appearance:** 0001-beric-the-briton ## Who they are A British chief's son held hostage in Rome, Beric learns the legions' ways and the arena's savagery before turning both against his captors. ## Relationships ### [Aemilia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/aemilia) _romantic_ Aemilia and Beric share a deep romantic bond, marked by passion and loyalty despite the dangers of Nero's Rome. ### [Nero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/nero) _rivalry_ Beric is a defiant enemy of the tyrannical Emperor Nero, opposing his cruelty and oppression. ### [Boduoc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/boduoc) _friendship_ Boduoc is Beric's loyal fellow Briton and comrade, fighting alongside him against Roman rule. ### [Norbanus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/norbanus) _rivalry_ Norbanus is a Roman official and adversary of Beric, representing the oppressive imperial system. ### [Lupus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/lupus) _friendship_ Lupus is a trusted friend and ally of Beric, often aiding him in his struggles. ### [Pollio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/pollio) _professional_ Pollio is a Roman officer who interacts with Beric in a professional capacity, often as a captor or overseer. ### [Ennia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/ennia) _psychological_ Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing turmoil. ### [Boadicea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/boadicea) _family_ Boadicea is Beric's mother, a fierce warrior queen who inspires his resistance against Rome. ### [Caius Muro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/caius_muro) _friendship_ Caius Muro is a fellow gladiator and friend of Beric, sharing the hardships of the arena. ### [Porus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/porus) _friendship_ Porus is a loyal companion and fellow Briton who supports Beric in his quest for freedom. ### [Suetonius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/suetonius) _rivalry_ Suetonius Paulinus is the Roman general who leads campaigns against the Britons, making him Beric's direct enemy. ### [Aska](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/aska) _friendship_ Aska is a fellow Briton and friend of Beric, sharing his cultural heritage and struggles. ## In the story ### [Beric the Briton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/beric-the-briton) Introduced as the protagonist, a young Briton warrior of the Iceni tribe, grappling with the Roman invasion. ### [A Hostage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/i-a-hostage) The young Briton returned from Roman captivity, using his knowledge of Roman history to secretly inspire resistance among his people. ### [City and Forest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/ii-city-and-forest) Visits Caius and Berenice, discusses Roman-British relations, and leaves to join Boduoc for a wolf hunt. ### [A Wolf Hunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/iii-a-wolf-hunt) Returns to Caius Muro's house, visits Berenice, recounts the wolf hunt, and begins drilling a company of Britons in Roman military tactics. ### [An Infuriated People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/iv-an-infuriated-people) Present at the council of Iceni chiefs, defends his Roman education while affirming loyalty to Britain, and is recognized as a potential future champion. ### [The Sack of Camalodunum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/v-the-sack-of-camalodunum) Leads the Sarci in a Roman-style drill for Boadicea, argues for adopting Roman tactics, and plans to rescue specific individuals during the sack of Camalodunum. ### [First Successes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/vi-first-successes) Leads the Sarci, expresses doubts about the Britons' discipline against Suetonius, visits Berenice and Cneius to arrange their escape, and commands a disciplined charge against the Romans. ### [VII: Defeat of the Britons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/vii-defeat-of-the-britons) Leads the surviving warriors, advocates retreat to the Fens, and earns their oath of loyalty. ### [VIII: The Great Swamps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/viii-the-great-swamps) Leads negotiations with the Fenmen and organizes the movement of his people into the swamps. ### [The Struggle in the Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/ix-the-struggle-in-the-swamp) Leads the British defense of the swamps with tactical brilliance, using broken ice, flanking attacks, and night raids to inflict heavy losses on the Romans. ### [Betrayed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/x-betrayed) The young Iceni chief, captured by treachery, speaks defiantly before Petronius and negotiates terms for his people's surrender. ### [A Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xi-a-prisoner) Leads the captives, refuses personal freedom, and negotiates the peace message; later converses with Norbanus and his family. ### [A School for Gladiators](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xii-a-school-for-gladiators) Beric begins his training at the gladiator school, grappling with his new life and the philosophy of combat. ### [A Christian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xiii-a-christian) Rescues Ennia from attackers; advises her on duty to parents; observes the Great Fire of Rome. ### [XIV: Rome in Flames](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xiv-rome-in-flames) Observes gladiatorial games, then helps Norbanus evacuate his belongings during the fire. ### [XV: The Christians to the Lions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xv-the-christians-to-the-lions) Fights and defeats a lion unarmed in the arena, wins his freedom, and is offered a position by Nero. ### [In Nero's Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xvi-in-nero-s-palace) Appointed to Nero's household as private librarian and guard; sells his jewelry; arranges for Boduoc and other Britons to serve as palace guards. ### [Betrothal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xvii-betrothal) Beric is conflicted about his position in Nero's court, refusing to engage in politics or accept bribes, and is offered Aemilia's hand in marriage by Norbanus. ### [The Outbreak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xviii-the-outbreak) Refuses Nero's order to bring Aemilia to court, kills or injures Rufinus, and leads the escape from Rome. ### [Outlaws](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xix-outlaws) Leads the mountain band, counsels moderation but accepts the necessity of war, plans defense against Roman invasion, and reunites with Aemilia. ### [Mountain Warfare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xx-mountain-warfare) Accepts leadership of the gladiator army, imposes strict discipline, and plans guerrilla warfare against the Romans. Orders a humane raid on Castanium for weapons. ### [Old Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xxi-old-friends) Reunites with Berenice and Nepo, shares his story, returns to Britain with Aemilia, governs the Iceni, later lives as a fugitive, learns of Nero's death. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters