Beric the Briton · Character
Petronius Turpillianus
A Roman governor or official in Britain.
minor
Also known as Petronius
First appearance: vii defeat of the britons
Petronius Turpillianus shows up with force in Betrayed. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The new propraetor, seeking to pacify Britain through amnesty and negotiation rather than further bloodshed.
Petronius Turpillianus first appears in 0008 vii defeat of the britons.
In Betrayed: The new propraetor, seeking to pacify Britain through amnesty and negotiation rather than further bloodshed.
Later, in A Prisoner: Offers peace to the Britons, swears a solemn oath, and later privately expresses regret that he cannot free Beric.
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