Lanistia Scipio

Also known as Lanistia

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10

Lanistia Scipio is a major character in The Hierarchy (Book 1).

Gender: female
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 10
Books: 1

Lanistia Scipio enters the series as a formidable, blind Will-user whose physical prowess and unreadable demeanor immediately mark her as both ally and enigma. Across the books, her role expands from Ulciscor’s trusted confidante and Vis’s exacting tutor into a pivotal investigator of the Hierarchy’s darkest secrets, especially those surrounding Caeror’s death. Her willingness to risk Academy ties and personal safety underscores a deepening commitment to uncovering systemic corruption, transforming her from a supporting operative into a central force driving the protagonists’ moral reckoning.

Description

A young athletic woman with long wavy black hair framing an impassive face, her empty eye sockets concealed behind reflective dark glasses. She moves with natural grace and strength, her toned bare arms visible beneath a short tunic styled for combat. Her posture is often confident and direct, marked by the constant presence of her Will-user glasses.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Ulciscor Telimusclose friend
Begins as a close, battle-tested friendship rooted in shared wartime experiences; evolves into a strategic partnership as they jointly probe the Hierarchy’s secrets and Caeror’s fate.
Veridius Juliiformer classmate
Former Academy classmates whose relationship shifts from nostalgic camaraderie to guarded tension once Lanistia suspects Veridius’s involvement in Caeror’s death.
Vis Telimustutor
Starts as a strict tutor focused on physical and Will-based discipline; gradually becomes a reluctant confidante as Vis proves his value in the larger conspiracy.

Story so far

BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Trains Vis at Villa Telimus, pushing him to master Will-based combat despite his initial reluctance.
- Partners with Ulciscor to investigate the suspicious circumstances of Caeror’s death.
- Reunites with former Academy classmate Veridius Julii, whose reappearance raises questions about past allegiances.
- Uses her reflective Will-user glasses to conceal her empty eye sockets while maintaining an aura of authority and mystery.