Baedus Agustus Ramsaes

## **Early Life**

Baedus Agustus Ramsaes was born on 979 B.F, in the city of Gallius City. His father was a legate, and by that point a widower. Baedus's mother had died during childbirth, and while his father had the money to retire and raise his son, he refused to do so. Thus when Baedus had reached the age of three, his father had him sent away to be raised by his Uncle in the capital, Titus City. Unlike his father, Baedus's Uncle was more of a political man, spending years building his career as a popular Senator within the Romikkan Empire. During Baedus's early childhood he would come to see his cousins two cousins as his Brother and Sister, and his Aunt and Uncle as Mother and Father. By the time he had reached the age of 11, his Uncle successfully petitioned to fully adopt the boy, legally becoming his permanent guardian.

Baedus enjoyed an easy childhood. He spent much of his time studying politics at the prestigious schools he was able to attend, and when he was not busy with school work he would attend the chariot races and gladiatorial games with his cousins. Baedus had gained a fascination with the art of gladiatorial duels, and at the behest of his Aunt, by age 13 he was taking junior gladiatorial training courses. As Baedus progressed into his teenage years, he took a profound interest in the political scene taking place within the Romikkan Empire. Unlike many who were blissfully unaware of the state of the Empire, Baedus's Uncle always made it very clear to him The Empire was in sharp decline and that only men like them would be able to stop it.

## **Senator of Titus City**

By the age of 18, Baedus's Uncle had retired from senatorial work, and as his replacement he nominated Baedus's. Although Baedus still had to win his precincts vote, his name alone secured enough votes to allow him to maintain his position without worry. Baedus would confide to his Uncle whenever he needed assistance, but soon he was able to find friends of his own in the Senate. Particiallry a popular Senator by the name of Napoleon Latrimouis. Napoleon Latrimouis led his own party known as "The Romikkan Republican Alliance" which was a party of senators who were against the nomination of the most recent Romikkan Emperor, Pompolus Servellius, who was crowned Emperor in 995 B.F. Napoleon would take Baedus under his wing, and teach him more about the inner workings of the Romikkan Empire. Napoleon would furthermore introduce him to a series of Napoleon's allies including Æthelnoð of Londa, and King Romulus Aquila of The Northern Kingdom of Syrador.

Napoleon explained that he was building an alliance to overthrow the Emperor and prevent his total seizure of military power. Napoleon elaborated that the Emperor had recently appointed three Generals to lead several large armies directly under his command including Vaux Boomica, and the Horatii Brothers. Baedus was easily convinced, as his Brother by name (Cousin), had recently just joined the Romikkan Imperial Army, and Baedus wanted to prevent his Brother (Cousin) from being killed as a pawn in a bigger game. On November the 4th 999 B.F, a bill was presented to give the Horatii Brothers total command of all Northern and Central armys and to make a counter invasion in the north past the Shield of Titus. Napoleon's entire party, including Baedus voted against this proposal but to no avail.

Shortly after the vote the Horatii Brothers advanced past the shield of Titus and were decisively defeated by a horde of Norkish Warriors. The loss of manpower, equipment, officers, and momentum was irreplaceable and caused a massive rift amongst the senate. Shortly after this defeat Vaux Boomica, General of all of the Southern and Danikkan armies was defeated by a Romikkan Defector known as Lanius. This worsened the Situation as now The Empire quickly descended into chaos. To make matters worse, The Second Apocalypse had been raging for several years, and the Empire of Romikka could not handle the stress and pressure from its stagnating empire.

## **The Senate Duel**

During these string of catastrophic events, the Senate entered heated debates on who to blame, what to do, and how to fix the unending problems the Empire suffered. During these debates Baedus had become enraged at another Senator who continuously blamed Napoleon and his party for the divide. The Senator took it a step further, and mocked Baedus's Brother (Cousin) who had gone MIA in the north during the Horatii Brothers campaign. Baedus had enough, and challenged him to a duel. The Senator accepted and both met outside of the Senate Hall drawing their Gladius. To Baedus's dismay, the Senator happened to be a grizzled Veteran of The Romikkan Imperial Army and although Baedus's had retained some experience from his Gladiatorial schooling, it was not enough to prevent a swift defeat at the hands of the Senator. The Senator had beaten Baedus to a pulp, and after doing so castrate him in front of all to see. He was quickly apprehended by the guards who were spectating the duel, although the guards had intervened it was too late. Baedus was both incapacitated and utterly humiliated. His recovery would take months and immediately following his recovery he retired.

## **Retirement, Senatorial Reinstatement, and Death**

After recovering from the duel Baedus returned home to take care of his Father (Uncle) and Mother (Aunt). By 1002 A.T.F they had both died of natural causes, leaving Baedus and his Sister (Cousin) with a large sum of inheritance money. Baedus and his Sister (Cousin) both pooled their money into a veterans hospital funded by them, ment to offer free healing to veterans in need as a way to honor their brother (Cousin to Baedus). By mid 1003 A.T.F Emperor Pompus Servellius had died. The City would immediately devolve into chaos, with rampant looting and disorder plaguing the city for several weeks. For nearly 6 years Napoleon Latrimouis would spend his time consolidating his power and bringing order to the city. Finally in late 1009 A.T.F, Napoleon had approached Baedus who was holding out in a section of the city managed by several local legions. Napoleon proposed that Baedus return as a Senator and help pass his vote to construct the Rump State he was building into a Recognized Successor of the Empire of Romikka. Baedus accepted and returned to the Romikkan Senate casting his vote in favor of the formation of The Republic of Titus City.

The vote passed unanimously but The Republics legitimacy did not extend past its walls. Baedus spent much of his time attempting to contact other legates, governors, praetors, magistrates, and generals attempting to convince them to align with the Republic. All of these efforts failed, the situation worsened when two claimants to the throne began a race to the capitol to secure the throne. The two assailants being Servil Servellius, Son of the previous Emperor Pompolus Servellius, and Quintius Barbacanous the Half Barbarian Half Romikkan Emperor who was famed for ending The Second Apocalypse. This race cumulated with the Battle of The Red Pines after both forces met nearly ten miles outside of the city, near the Red Pines Forest. The Battle was a decisive victory for Quintius Barbacanous's forces, who soundly defeated Servil Servellius and his army, resulting in the death of Servil Servellius at the hands of Quintius. With a skeleton army ready to meet Quintius's forces, Napoleon opted to open the gates and surrender. Baedus accompanied Napoleon to meet Quintius, all three met outside the Gates of Titus on the Western side of the city. Without speaking a word, Quintius immediately plunged a sword into Napoleons chest, killing him immediately. Without delay, Baedus drew his sword and engaged in a melee with Quintius. The two dueled for several minutes, and it became abundantly clear to Baedus that Quintius was merely toying with him. Quintius was finally satisfied with the fun he could have in the duel, he hastily disarmed Baedus, and decapitated him ending Baedus's life on June the 2nd 1009 A.T.F. The subsequent deaths of both Baedus Agustus Ramsaes and Napoleon Latrimouis marked the end of the short lived Republic of Titus City.

## **Personality**

Baedus was known to be smart, and caring to those he was close to. Although Baedus was considered intelligent for his time, he prefered to be a follower rather than a leader, relying on others to prop him up in positions of power. Baedus himself was never a soldier, and for good reason, he held a fondness for soldiers and those kin of fallen soldiers. Baedus was regarded as being naive, and full hearty. Oftentimes being prone to underestimating his opponents.

## **Appearance**

Baedus stood at 5.8 feet tall and weighed around 166 pounds. He was considered to be of a lean and well fit build, possessing brown hair that was buzz cut, no beard or facial hair, and had brown eyes. He had several scars on his face from his days in the Gladiator School, and had a large dorsal hump on his nose. He had normal sized ears, and a well defined jawline with with a unique chin that formed a nearl "rectangular tip". He carried a Gladius as his weapon of choice, and was often found wearing lavish tunics and higher end togas.