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Quintus

A young Roman nobleman who briefly appears at Petronius's villa.

minor

Also known as Young Quartus

First appearance: ii

Quintus shows up with force in The Forest of Crosses. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Euricius's son, killed as Icarus; his body falls near Caesar's podium, spattering blood.
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In The Forest of Crosses: Euricius's son, killed as Icarus; his body falls near Caesar's podium, spattering…

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GLGlaucusCCChilo ChilonidesDEDemasNENeroEUEuriciusQUQuintus

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  • Historical and minor figures
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  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Quintus in ii