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Flavius

Veteran legionnaire, scout, and survivor of CaeloraTelhian Legion

Flavius is an experienced legionnaire whose cautious judgment and knowledge of the Empire make him a valuable member of Castile’s company. His eventual death follows a clash between his duty to report what he knows and the secrets Konstantin is determined to protect. (Chapters 33–36, 175–180, 210, 259)

Biography

A veteran in Castile’s company

Flavius appears as an experienced soldier who understands the political risks facing Castile’s company. When he and other legionnaires recover a wounded mage, he argues against taking the man’s possessions because Truthseekers might interpret the act as theft. The decision reflects his caution and awareness that military conduct can have consequences beyond the immediate mission. (Chapters 33–35)

Flavius continues to serve through the company’s campaigns and the dangerous journey into the Elven ruins. He scouts, fights specters, and helps lead the company through Caelora. When separated, the legionnaires rely on his experience, and he remains focused on getting the surviving soldiers back together. (Chapters 50–61, 140–175)

Death in Caelora

Inside the undercity, Flavius plans to report directly to the Legatus Legionis when the company reaches a city. Konstantin recognizes that the report could expose Castile and the Hounds’ hidden arrangements. He agrees to act, and later tells Eryk that he killed Flavius to protect the secret. The choice leaves the company one experienced soldier short and reveals the severity of Konstantin’s divided loyalties. (Chapters 180, 209–210, 259)

Appearance and personality

Flavius is a seasoned, observant legionnaire. He is cautious about what the company takes from the dead and attentive to the political implications of its actions. His experience makes him useful as a scout and a source of information. (Chapters 33–36, 175–180)

Magic and abilities

Flavius serves as a military scout and fighter. (Chapters 33–36, 175–180)

Relationships

  • Castile Duval: Serves in her company and intends to report on its situation to the Legion’s central command. (Chapters 35, 180)
  • Konstantin: Fellow veteran and former Hound colleague. Konstantin kills him to prevent disclosure of the Hounds’ secrets. (Chapters 59, 180, 209–210, 259)
  • Eryk Marko: Fellow legionnaire who is affected by the news of Flavius’s death. (Chapters 35–36, 210)