Marius

Description

Marius' easy smile and mellifluous voice belie the sharp mind and political insight of this young man. Dressed often in riding leathers and practical clothing, he carries himself with his head held high and a grace in his step. His features are much like his father's: calm grey eyes and a laugh never far from his lips. He has fair hair worn mid-length and sports a youthful beard. His build is slight, much like his father's, though he carries a sword with a measure of confidence.

Personality

Marius is charming and polite to all that meet him, but those who know him better see a keen mind that is quick to judge political situations and something of his mother's will behind his eyes. He is not as easy with the common folk as his father, but moves with more confidence in noble or Hermetic circles.

Magic

Much like his father, Marius rarely appears to use magic and any strengths or weaknesses in his art are yet to be discovered. What is clear, however, is the extent to which the faerie courts and the pagan spirits court his attentions. He is touched by a destiny that may yet bring greatness or ruin.

First Impressions

Astrius

I have heard that Astrius and Theo fell out towards the end of my father's life and that sadly there was no opportunity for reconciliation between them. I am glad that Astrius does not judge me by my father's actions though I wonder what his feelings are about my inherited position. For all that he is a warrior, there is a good measure in his actions that speaks of a more considered and cautious nature. As a Hoplite and defender of our covenant we could not want for a finer man.

Carwen

Tiarnen (as I shall always think of him) was my father's closest ally and must be the envy of House Merinita for the contacts he has and the influence he possesses amongst the fae. I have turned to him for counsel more than once and he has shown himself wise and considered in matters of the faerie. I feared that I would only remind him of my father enough to feel his loss the greater, but already he has proven a friend when I had need and I am always glad of his company.

Cormoran

I am yet to fathom this one. My father spoke of him as a violent brute and the journal records his capacity for sickening violence and belligerence at council. However, he appears now content to tend his orchards and brew fruit ales and ciders, striking up something of a companionship with Astrius and tending to good humour. If this is a front, it is a very cunning one, for my senses tell me there is a change in him and I wonder whether there is the influence of the Anu upon him.

Dialectica

My mother is a demanding woman whose care and concern for me would stifle me like a babe in swaddling. Only the other magi here influenced her to grant me any say in the matters of my inheritance, and I sense still that she would be happier if I turned my will over to her for my safe keeping! She is a wise and brilliantly insightful maga, but her years as a prisoner and the madness she suffered at losing me have left her unbalanced. I shall always respect her, but there is a warning in my heart that a time will come when she and I will come to a confrontation.

Medius

Our Pontifex is embroiled in some politics with the Jewish mystics and this, along with his dedication to track the fells means he is often away. He is a conservative man, though not as closed minded as Theo sometimes portrayed. Perhaps he has been tempered by age, though I secretly suspect it is the presence of a divided loyalty that has opened his eyes and mind to some of the shadow politics within Stonehenge. He is a fair-minded man and a good leader for this covenant.

Giraldus

Our redcap is a man after my father's heart; they would have become fast friends I am sure. His good cheer and gentle heart remind me a little of Aelfwin (who was ever an uncle to me before he became my pater). He has taken upon himself the responsibility for local politics within the courts of Monmouth and Gloucester, and I think he shall do well so long as he listens well to the advice of my mother.