# Desertus — Metropolis character guide

> Desertus in Metropolis by Thea von Harbou.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Desertus

**First appearance:** 0001-metropolis

## Who they are

A minor character or symbolic name in the narrative.

## In the story

### [The New Tower of Babel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/chapters/i)

Leader of the Gothics, who swore to destroy Metropolis if the cathedral is touched. Mentioned as a threat to the Master's plans.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/chapters/viii)

Desertus the monk is encountered by Freder in the cathedral; he rebukes Freder for not seeking God and sends him away.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/chapters/xi)

The monk Desertus preaches a terrifying sermon in the cathedral, condemning a woman as the Whore of Babylon.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metropolis_se/chapters/xix)

Leads the Gothics in a procession, hanging on a cross and proclaiming the destruction of the world.

## Links

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