Ulciscor Telimus

Also known as Ulciscor

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4

Ulciscor Telimus is a formidable senator driven by grief in The Hierarchy (Book 1).

Gender: male
Age: middle-aged
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 4
Books: 1

Ulciscor Telimus begins as a formidable senator driven by grief and vengeance for his brother Caeror’s death, using his imposing presence and political influence to orchestrate a covert investigation into Veridius. Across the series, his role evolves from a lone avenger to a central figure in a widening conspiracy, balancing his senatorial duties with increasingly dangerous alliances and betrayals. His journey is marked by the painful revelation of his wife Relucia’s secret allegiance to the Anguis, forcing him to confront both personal loss and the corruption within the Hierarchy itself.

Description

A tall, broad-shouldered man with a shaved head and a close-cut black beard, Ulciscor carries an imposing presence. His deep brown eyes convey intensity and authority, while his muscular build remains evident beneath his senatorial toga marked by a single purple stripe. He moves with controlled power, often appearing composed even after exertion.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Vis Telimusadoptive father
Ulciscor adopts Vis as a means to an end—placing him in the Academy to spy—marking the beginning of a complex, evolving father-son dynamic.
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Caeror Telimusbrother
Ulciscor’s quest for justice for his deceased brother remains the emotional core of his actions, driving his adoption of Vis and his investigation into Veridius.
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Relucia Telimuswife
Initially presented as Ulciscor’s wife, her secret role as an Anguis agent creates a devastating betrayal that shapes his trust issues and future decisions.
Lanistia Scipioclose friend
Their close friendship and partnership in uncovering the truth about Caeror’s death is established in Book 1 and forms a key alliance.
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Advenius Claudiusrival
Their long-standing Senate rivalry persists through Book 1, centered on accusations and political maneuvering linked to Caeror’s death.

Story so far

BOOK 1The Will of the Many
- Adopts Vis and sends him to the Academy on Solivagus to investigate Veridius and the ruins.
- Confronts political rival Advenius Claudius in the Senate over matters tied to Caeror’s death.
- Collaborates closely with Lanistia Scipio to uncover the truth behind his brother’s murder.
- Discovers that his wife Relucia is an Anguis agent working against him.
- Maintains a composed, authoritative presence despite mounting personal and political pressures.