Tigellinus

Nero

Tigellinus is Nero's chief advisor and enforcer, encouraging his worst vices and carrying out his brutal orders.

Marcus Vinicius

Tigellinus sees Marcus as a threat to his influence over Nero and actively works to destroy him.

Petronius

Petronius and Tigellinus are bitter rivals at court, representing the clash between refined hedonism and brutal ambition.

Petronius

Petronius and Tigellinus are bitter rivals at court, representing the clash between refined hedonism and brutal ambition.

Marcus Vinicius

Tigellinus sees Marcus as a threat to his influence over Nero and actively works to destroy him.

Nero

Tigellinus is Nero's chief advisor and enforcer, encouraging his worst vices and carrying out his brutal orders.

Nero

Tigellinus is Nero's chief advisor and enforcer, encouraging his worst vices and carrying out his brutal orders.

Petronius

Petronius and Tigellinus are bitter rivals at court, representing the clash between refined hedonism and brutal ambition.

Marcus Vinicius

Tigellinus sees Marcus as a threat to his influence over Nero and actively works to destroy him.

Chapter XVIII

Mentioned as not yet able to command Petronius to open his veins.

Nero's Deferred Journey and the Augustian Revels

Plans a feast on the pond of Agrippa with lupanaria and nymphs, and offers to find the man stronger than Croton.

Vinicius to Lygia: A Letter from Antium

Offers to burn Antium for Nero's entertainment, but is dismissed as a fool.

Chapter XL

Tigellinus offers to burn Antium or build a wooden city for Nero to set on fire, showing his servility and lack of refinement.

Chapter XLI

Mentioned as having reported to Nero about Senate whispers and as a contrast to Petronius in Nero's eyes.

XLII

Accused by Vinicius of being the executor of Nero's command to burn Rome.

The Night of Fire and Song

Prefect of the pretorians, dispatches couriers to Nero and arranges the guard, but shows uncertainty in the face of the crowd's fury.

Chapter XLVIII

Tigellinus counters Petronius's advice and proposes blaming the Christians for the fire to divert public anger.

Chapter XLIX: The Informer's Testimony

Supports Chilo's accusations, suggests that Petronius may also be a Christian, and is tasked with providing soldiers to arrest the Christians.

Chapter L

Tigellinus is implicated in the persecution and is Petronius's rival.

LI

Organizes the gathering of wild beasts for the arena and refuses Vinicius's bribe, not wanting to offend Poppaea.

Chapter LV

Watches Vinicius and Petronius suspiciously during the games.

Chapter LVIII

Mocks Chilo and Vestinius, boasts of arranging the games, and jeers at the Christian gods.

The Gardens of Torment

Assists Nero in organizing the spectacle and remains at his side throughout.

The Martyrdom of Chilo

Organizes the spectacle and defends the persecution; engages in tense exchanges with Petronius and others.

LXIII

Tigellinus continues efforts to persecute Christians despite growing public weariness and fear.

The Conspiracy and the Last Plea

Supports Nero by reminding Petronius that Lygia is in prison by Caesar's will.

The Evening Spectacle

Urges Nero not to yield, suggesting use of the pretorians.

LXVII

Tigellinus is suspected of plotting revenge against Lygia and Vinicius, but his hands are tied by Nero's literary interest.

LXXII

Mentioned as having conquered Petronius in the political struggle.

The Last Feast of the Arbiter

Referenced in Petronius's letter as a mule-driver, highlighting the contempt Petronius holds for him.

Epilogue

Advises Nero about the seriousness of Vindex's rebellion but is ignored.