Beric the Briton · Character

Boduoc

Beric's sworn companion, a tattooed Briton warrior who trusts no Roman and would rather die free than live in chains.

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First appearance: A Hostage

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Beric's father and a chief of the Iceni, who prepares Beric for the coming conflict with Rome.

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Boduoc waits at the forest's edge for Beric and shares his exile, his woad-stained body a walking rebuke to Roman softness. He is fiercely protective and fiercely anti-Roman, and Parta blames him for letting Beric stray…

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Roman Nobility and Court
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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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friendship · positive
Boduoc is Beric's loyal fellow Briton and comrade, fighting alongside him against Roman… How this plays out →
Beric
friendship · positive
Boduoc is Beric's loyal fellow Briton and comrade, fighting alongside him against Roman… How this plays out →
Beric
friendship · positive
Boduoc is Beric's loyal fellow Briton and comrade, fighting alongside him against Roman… How this plays out →

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Beric the Briton
Beric's father and a chief of the Iceni, who prepares Beric for the coming conflict with Rome.
A Hostage
A Briton who confronts Beric about his apparent admiration for Rome, but is reassured by Beric's true feelings of hatred for the oppressors.
City and Forest
Waits for Beric at the edge of the forest; comments on the boldness of wolves and the need for a hunt.
A Wolf Hunt
Chosen by Beric as his second in command during the training of the British company.
An Infuriated People
Travels with Parta to the council, riding in a second chariot.
The Sack of Camalodunum
Assists Beric with secret arrangements to protect certain persons during the attack, coordinating with his brother and mother.
First Successes
Initially skeptical of drill, now an enthusiast; rages at the tribesmen abandoning military order.
VII: Defeat of the Britons
Helps steady the ranks of the Sarci during the battle and retreat.
VIII: The Great Swamps
Participates in the council and assists by gathering valuables for trade with the Fenmen.
The Struggle in the Swamp
Commands a party of Iceni to oppose the Roman garrison from the nearest fort, successfully avoiding a pitched battle and forcing the Romans to retreat.
Betrayed
A fierce warrior and companion of Beric, furious at their capture and preferring death to dishonor.
A Prisoner
Questions Beric about Petronius's oath and argues that Beric should have made terms for himself.
A Christian
Assists Beric in rescuing Ennia; expresses satisfaction at Rome's destruction.
In Nero's Palace
Beric requests that Boduoc be brought to the palace to serve as a personal guard and companion.
Betrothal
Boduoc is part of Beric's guard and remains nearby during Nero's carousals.
The Outbreak
On guard at the palace, joins Beric in the fight against the Praetorians and the escape.
Outlaws
Beric's faithful companion; Beric insists he be present as a witness at the marriage.
Mountain Warfare
Leads the raid on Castanium under Beric's orders, successfully seizing arms and metal without harming civilians.
Old Friends
Appointed to an important office under Beric, acts as his deputy, spots smoke signals.

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