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Aurelius

A character with a classical Roman name.

minor

First appearance: short fiction

Aurelius shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A celebrated Roman sculptor who journeys to Judea to meet Lazarus, seeking to understand death and beauty.
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AKAugust Karlovi…LALazarusJIJudas IscariotSASashenkaAUAurelius

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Symbolic Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Authority and Enigmatic Women

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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