Metropolis · Character

Desertus

A minor character or symbolic name in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Desertus

First appearance: metropolis

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In The New Tower of Babel: Leader of the Gothics, who swore to destroy Metropolis if the cathedral is touched. Mentioned as a threat to the Master's plans. Later, in VIII: Desertus the monk is encountered by Freder in…

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The New Tower of Babel
Leader of the Gothics, who swore to destroy Metropolis if the cathedral is touched. Mentioned as a threat to the Master's plans.
VIII
Desertus the monk is encountered by Freder in the cathedral; he rebukes Freder for not seeking God and sends him away.
XI
The monk Desertus preaches a terrifying sermon in the cathedral, condemning a woman as the Whore of Babylon.
XIX
Leads the Gothics in a procession, hanging on a cross and proclaiming the destruction of the world.

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