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Petronius

Roman courtier and advisor to Nero.

minor

First appearance: iii the fall of rome

Petronius shows up with force in Rome. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arbiter of Elegance and co-conspirator; fails to stab Nero due to his evil eye.
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NENeroPAPatroclusARArtomenesLILiviusTITigellinusPEPetronius

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  • Roman and Atlantean Historical Figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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