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Beric the Briton · Character

Cornelius

A Roman citizen, possibly a friend of Beric.

minor

First appearance: xiii a christian

Cornelius shows up with force in Old Friends. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The farmer who hosts Beric's meetings, receives orders to light signal fires.
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POPollioPOPorusBEBericBOBoduocPHPhiloCOCornelius

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Gladiators and Companions
  • Roman Nobility and Court
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Beric’s realization that the caestus is impractical for real fighting marks a psychological peak where his ing…

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See Cornelius in xiii a christian