Clothus au Sejanus

''“Remember - a lit shield is like a drawn razor. Meant for blood. And if you draw it before you mean to, the blood will likely be yours.”'' - Clothus au Sejanus, to Judus au Sejanus, during the Grimmus-Ignis wedding aboard the Annihilo.

Biography
Clothus au Sejanus, of House Sejanus, is the nephew to Lucius au Sejanus and is a talented Razormaster and Olympic of the Society Remnant. He currently holds the title of Rage Knight, having been given the cloak by the Ash Lord himself on Mercury.

Notable for his expertise as a duelist, and his talent for leading soldiers, Clothus is protective of his cousin Judus au Sejanus, and recently took on Cromine au Karn as an Olympic Aspirant, on the grounds that both men would dedicate themselves to protecting and supporting Judus in his path as a Praetor, and as heir of the Sejanus.

In 743 PCE, Clothus was tasked by the Ash Lord to ensure the death of Yavin au Parecis. Despite being threatened to keep this secret from all others, he informed Judus of both the edict and its accompanying threat towards secrecy. Judus himself personally shut off his friend Yavin's life-support. In a family meeting following the event, the younger Sejanus hinted at the events that had taken place. Clothus did not corroborate the story, and from this point has kept Judus at arm's length.

This coincided with his burgeoning relationship with the Love Knight, Anastasia au San, and it is likely that her influence helped widen the divide between Clothus and his family. He has often been seen in the company of the Curse Knight and his other Olympic allies.

In 744 PCE, Clothus and Legio Victrix Rained on Terra and joined the siege of Cairo. Here, he was (posthumously by the Polemarch) awarded the title of archLegate by word of the Minotaur.

Appearance
Tall, lean, and built, Clothus is the perfect Lunese predator - a charming young man, stunningly handsome in his looks and elegant in his actions. Yet all must tread carefully, for beneath his graceful demeanour lies a furious rage, burning white-hot to any who threaten him or his family.

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Abilities and Skills
Prior to the Fall, Clothus was a Legate of the branch of Praetorians sent abroad on off-world missions for the Sovereign. After receiving the Rage cloak, he fell in the Terran Rain and contributed to campaigns across Africa. His experience has made him a deadly fighter and a highly competent commander, well-practiced in leading troop sizes that number in the thousands.

Stats
+11 RM

+6 Legate

Relationships (as of May 744)
Judus au Sejanus: The falling-out has not been resolved. Clothus and Judus are not as close as they once were, but neither is speaking openly of the schism. With Clothus now on Terra, and Judus with the fleet, there is little chance for reconciliation immediately.

The other Sejanus: Love's manipulations and Clothus' cooling towards Judus have also distanced him from the rest of the Sejanus. He is by no means an outcast or exile, and keeps the name and works towards the greater glory of the House, but his easy manner with his family has suffered. With the majority of the family with the fleet, their current relationship is at a stand-still.

Cromine au Karn: Following Cromine's "defection" to the Republic, Clothus has had no further contact with the man. He is no longer officially Rage's aspirant, and listed as "missing in action" in the Ash Armada's personnel files.

Nikolaos au Fabii: Though Nikolaos murdered Clothus' beloved elder sister, the two men have grown closer over the last several months. Of all the "Zoomer Olympics" Clothus would still list Nikolaos as his least favourite, but he is no longer trying quite so hard to find a reason to honour-duel the man.

Anastasia au San: Ana has Clothus wrapped around her fingers. She is a master of mixed messages, and leaves Clothus sometimes hot and sometimes cold. She can be as loving and romantic as a ballad, as icy as a corpse, and all manner between.

Lucius au Carthii: Lucius has designs on Ana which Clothus has noticed and does not appreciate. Ana's unstable and unpredictable nature have left Clothus distrustful of anyone she spends so much time with. She enjoys pitting them against one another, which has only served to make worse their relationship.

The Minotaur: The Minotaur's Martian bravado is generally offensive to Clothus' Lunese palate. Despite that, they seem to get alone well enough, and have been seen in one another's company.

Ezra au Icelos: After frustrating the Curse Knight with his glib tongue, Ezra's contract was transferred to Clothus' command to punish the Gold, and to give Clothus an enticing prize to hold over Judus' head. Their relationship is newly forming, but the Icelos' bravery has impressed Clothus in the past, even as his glib tongue has angered Rage. He still owes Ezra a promotion.

Quotes
"I doubt only tomorrow. I want only forever."