Hypatia · Character

Amalric

A Gothic chieftain, a pagan, who is a rival to Wulf and a figure of the old ways.

minor

Also known as Amalric the Amal, the Amal, Amal

First appearance: III: The Goths

Amalric's tie to Wulf is one of the pressures that moves Hypatia—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Giant Goth who advocates turning back to plunder Alexandria, mocking the idea of continuing up the Nile.

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With Wulf (rivalry): Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands. With Pelagia (psychological): Amalric is obsessed with Pelagia, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a dangerous tension with Wulf. With Wulf (rivalry): Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Alexandria's Religious and Political Factions
Gothic Pagan and Christian Warriors
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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Wulf
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Pelagia
psychological · negative
Wulf
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Wulf
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Pelagia
psychological · negative
Pelagia
psychological · negative

Wulf
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Pelagia
Amalric is obsessed with Pelagia, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a dangerous tension with Wulf.
Wulf
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Wulf
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Pelagia
Amalric is obsessed with Pelagia, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a dangerous tension with Wulf.
Pelagia
Amalric is obsessed with Pelagia, viewing her as a prize to be won, which creates a dangerous tension with Wulf.

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Amalric appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Goths
Giant Goth who advocates turning back to plunder Alexandria, mocking the idea of continuing up the Nile.
The Bower of Acrasia
The Amal, a Gothic leader, is depicted as a lazy, self-satisfied warrior, enjoying the comforts of Pelagia's house and the spoils of war.
XVIII: The Prefect Tested
The Amal, whom Wulf intends to marry to Hypatia. He leads the rescue of Orestes and invites him to feast.
XXVIII: Woman's Love
The Amal, torn between his ambitions and his feelings for Pelagia, ultimately embraces her after learning of Hypatia's death.

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