Beric the Briton · Character
Ennia
A Roman lady involved in court intrigues.
minor
Also known as the Lady Ennia
First appearance: xvi in nero s palace
Ennia's tie to Beric is one of the pressures that moves Beric the Briton—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Remarks on Beric's courtesy and pleasant demeanor compared to young Romans.
Ennia first appears in 0017 xvi in nero s palace.
With Beric (psychological): Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing turmoil. With Aemilia (rivalry): Aemilia and Ennia are romantic rivals for Beric's affection, leading to tension and conflict. With Beric (psychological): Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing turmoil.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Roman Nobility and Court
- Gladiators and Companions
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Beric
psychological · negative
Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing… How this plays out →
- Aemilia
rivalry · negative
- Beric
psychological · negative
Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing… How this plays out →
- Aemilia
rivalry · negative
- Beric
psychological · negative
Ennia is a manipulative and obsessive figure who becomes infatuated with Beric, causing… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Ennia appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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