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==Buka== |
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| − | '''Buka''' was a warrior in the [[Jurchen (Agent)|Jurchen]] horde, and was not renowned for his brains. [[Basil Argyros (Eyes)|Basil Argyros]], when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Romans]], used the pretense of delivering weapons to the forgetful Buka as an excuse to be out and about. |
+ | '''Buka''' was a warrior in the [[Jurchen (Agent of Byzantium)|Jurchen]] horde, and was not renowned for his brains. [[Basil Argyros (Eyes)|Basil Argyros]], when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Romans]], used the pretense of delivering weapons to the forgetful Buka as an excuse to be out and about. |
==Demetrios== |
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| − | '''Demetrios''' (c. 1282-1305) was a scout in the army of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Roman Empire]]. He was a handsome blond man in his early 20s, born in [[Thessalonica (City)|Thessalonike]]. |
+ | '''Demetrios''' (c. 1282-1305) was a scout in the army of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Roman Empire]]. He was a handsome blond man in his early 20s, born in [[Thessalonica (City)|Thessalonike]]. |
| − | Demetrios was serving on the [[Danube River (Agent)|Danube]] frontier in 1305 AD when [[hypostrategos]] [[Andreas Hermoniakos]] ordered the army to cross north into the steppe country for a punitive mission against the |
+ | Demetrios was serving on the [[Danube River (Agent of Byzantium)|Danube]] frontier in 1305 AD when [[hypostrategos]] [[Andreas Hermoniakos]] ordered the army to cross north into the steppe country for a punitive mission against the Jurchens. He and his commanding officer, [[Basil Argyros (Eyes)|Basil Argyros]], were scouting ahead and found the hoof prints of a half dozen unshod [[horse]]s, indicating a Jurchen scouting party. On reporting this, the army went on alert in preparation for battle.<ref>See, e.g. ''[[Agent of Byzantium]]'', loc. 34, ebook.</ref> |
| − | Demetrios, along with the rest of the scouts, rode ahead of the army to find the enemy. He was the first to spot the grey-brown smudge to the northeast caused by the horses of the Jurchens. He joined in the attack on the Jurchen scouts on a hilltop and broke through the picket line that tried to block them. With much courage but not much wisdom, he attempted to attack the Jurchen wizard and his body guards on the top of the hill by himself. He and his |
+ | Demetrios, along with the rest of the scouts, rode ahead of the army to find the enemy. He was the first to spot the grey-brown smudge to the northeast caused by the horses of the Jurchens. He joined in the attack on the Jurchen scouts on a hilltop and broke through the picket line that tried to block them. With much courage but not much wisdom, he attempted to attack the Jurchen wizard and his body guards on the top of the hill by himself. He and his horse were killed by Jurchen arrows before he got within 50 yards of them.<ref>Ibid., loc. 37-142.</ref> |
==Gregory== |
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| − | '''Gregory''' was a scout under the command of [[Basil Argyros]] during the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Roman Empire's]] expedition to punish the [[Jurchen (Agent)|Jurchens]] in [[Etos Kosmou]] 6814 (1305 AD). During the initial stages of the fight, Argyros attempted to send Gregory to warn [[John Tekmanios]] that the Jurchen were aware of his efforts to outflank him, but Gregory didn't get there in time.<ref>Ibid., loc. 142.</ref> |
+ | '''Gregory''' was a scout under the command of [[Basil Argyros]] during the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Roman Empire's]] expedition to punish the [[Jurchen (Agent of Byzantium)|Jurchens]] in [[Etos Kosmou]] 6814 (1305 AD). During the initial stages of the fight, Argyros attempted to send Gregory to warn [[John Tekmanios]] that the Jurchen were aware of his efforts to outflank him, but Gregory didn't get there in time.<ref>Ibid., loc. 142.</ref> |
==Kaidu== |
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| − | '''Kaidu''' was a warrior in the [[Jurchen (Agent)|Jurchen]] horde. [[Basil Argyros (Eyes)|Basil Argyros]], when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Romans]], used the pretense of running an errand for Kaidu as an excuse to be out and about. |
+ | '''Kaidu''' was a warrior in the [[Jurchen (Agent of Byzantium)|Jurchen]] horde. [[Basil Argyros (Eyes)|Basil Argyros]], when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Romans]], used the pretense of running an errand for Kaidu as an excuse to be out and about. |
==Tribonian== |
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| − | '''Tribonian''' was part of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Roman Empire's]] expedition to punish the [[Jurchen (Agent)|Jurchens]] in [[Etos Kosmou]] 6814 (1305 AD). He was a scout, initially under the command of [[Basil Argyros]]. Tribonian was injured during the Jurchen's siege of the Roman camp. Argyros replaced Tribonian in the eastern three-man patrol after the former had been "demoted".<ref>Ibid., loc. 218.</ref> |
+ | '''Tribonian''' was part of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Roman Empire's]] expedition to punish the [[Jurchen (Agent of Byzantium)|Jurchens]] in [[Etos Kosmou]] 6814 (1305 AD). He was a scout, initially under the command of [[Basil Argyros]]. Tribonian was injured during the Jurchen's siege of the Roman camp. Argyros replaced Tribonian in the eastern three-man patrol after the former had been "demoted".<ref>Ibid., loc. 218.</ref> |
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==Harlot of Alexandria== |
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| − | A '''harlot''' called out to the [[magistrianos]] [[Basil Argyros (Pillar)|Basil Argyros]] during his business trip to [[Alexandria]], offering her service for 20 ''folleis''. Argyros, who had remained chaste since the death of his wife [[Helen |
+ | A '''harlot''' called out to the [[magistrianos]] [[Basil Argyros (Pillar)|Basil Argyros]] during his business trip to [[Alexandria (Agent of Byzantium)|Alexandria]], offering her service for 20 ''folleis''. Argyros, who had remained chaste since the death of his wife [[Helen Moskha|Helen]] two years earlier, and suspected that a married woman named [[Zois]] had contemplated seducing him, was in a mood to be tempted, and thus took up the offer. He spent himself prematurely, and had to pay extra for another round. He gave her an entire [[silver]] ''milliaresion'' at the end. Argyros left the encounter certain that he was not suited for a monastic life, which he had briefly thought when he was newly widowed.<ref>See, e.g., [[Departures (collection)|''Departures'']], p. 126-127.</ref> |
==Lukra== |
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==Martina== |
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| − | '''Martina''' was Empress-Consort of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Romans]] as the wife of [[Nikephoros III (Agent of Byzantium)|Emperor Nikephoros III]]. She was blond and blue-eyed, which was Nikephoros' favorite type. However she alone was not enough to satisfy his lust, so he maintained a mistress [[Zoe (Images)|Zoe]] on the side. |
+ | '''Martina''' was Empress-Consort of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Romans]] as the wife of [[Nikephoros III (Agent of Byzantium)|Emperor Nikephoros III]]. She was blond and blue-eyed, which was Nikephoros' favorite type. However she alone was not enough to satisfy his lust, so he maintained a mistress [[Zoe (Images)|Zoe]] on the side. |
==Zoe== |
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| − | '''Zoe''' was the mistress of [[Nikephoros III (Agent of Byzantium)|Nikephoros III]], Emperor of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent)|Romans]]. She was a suitable supplement to his wife [[Martina (Images)|Empress Martina]], as both were blond and blue-eyed, the Emperor's favorite type. |
+ | '''Zoe''' was the mistress of [[Nikephoros III (Agent of Byzantium)|Nikephoros III]], Emperor of the [[Byzantine Empire (Agent of Byzantium)|Romans]]. She was a suitable supplement to his wife [[Martina (Images)|Empress Martina]], as both were blond and blue-eyed, the Emperor's favorite type. |
Revision as of 04:38, 20 March 2019
This article lists the various minor fictional characters who appear in the Agent of Byzantium stories. These characters are identified by name or profession, but play at best a peripheral role in the series. Some were simply mentioned or had a very brief, unimportant speaking role that did not impact the plot, and never appeared again.
"The Eyes of Argos"
Buka
Buka was a warrior in the Jurchen horde, and was not renowned for his brains. Basil Argyros, when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the Romans, used the pretense of delivering weapons to the forgetful Buka as an excuse to be out and about.
Demetrios
Demetrios (c. 1282-1305) was a scout in the army of the Roman Empire. He was a handsome blond man in his early 20s, born in Thessalonike.
Demetrios was serving on the Danube frontier in 1305 AD when hypostrategos Andreas Hermoniakos ordered the army to cross north into the steppe country for a punitive mission against the Jurchens. He and his commanding officer, Basil Argyros, were scouting ahead and found the hoof prints of a half dozen unshod horses, indicating a Jurchen scouting party. On reporting this, the army went on alert in preparation for battle.[1]
Demetrios, along with the rest of the scouts, rode ahead of the army to find the enemy. He was the first to spot the grey-brown smudge to the northeast caused by the horses of the Jurchens. He joined in the attack on the Jurchen scouts on a hilltop and broke through the picket line that tried to block them. With much courage but not much wisdom, he attempted to attack the Jurchen wizard and his body guards on the top of the hill by himself. He and his horse were killed by Jurchen arrows before he got within 50 yards of them.[2]
Gregory
Gregory was a scout under the command of Basil Argyros during the Roman Empire's expedition to punish the Jurchens in Etos Kosmou 6814 (1305 AD). During the initial stages of the fight, Argyros attempted to send Gregory to warn John Tekmanios that the Jurchen were aware of his efforts to outflank him, but Gregory didn't get there in time.[3]
Kaidu
Kaidu was a warrior in the Jurchen horde. Basil Argyros, when deserting from the Jurchens to rejoin the Romans, used the pretense of running an errand for Kaidu as an excuse to be out and about.
Tribonian
Tribonian was part of the Roman Empire's expedition to punish the Jurchens in Etos Kosmou 6814 (1305 AD). He was a scout, initially under the command of Basil Argyros. Tribonian was injured during the Jurchen's siege of the Roman camp. Argyros replaced Tribonian in the eastern three-man patrol after the former had been "demoted".[4]
"Strange Eruptions"
"Pillar of Cloud, Pillar of Fire"
Harlot of Alexandria
A harlot called out to the magistrianos Basil Argyros during his business trip to Alexandria, offering her service for 20 folleis. Argyros, who had remained chaste since the death of his wife Helen two years earlier, and suspected that a married woman named Zois had contemplated seducing him, was in a mood to be tempted, and thus took up the offer. He spent himself prematurely, and had to pay extra for another round. He gave her an entire silver milliaresion at the end. Argyros left the encounter certain that he was not suited for a monastic life, which he had briefly thought when he was newly widowed.[5]
Lukra
Lukra (b. ca. 1294) was a serving girl in the household of Khesphmois, master carpenter of Alexandria. As Khesphmois' wife Zois was barren, he sired a child on Lukra in 1309. This was a sore point for Zois, who then seduced the visiting magistrianos Basil Argyros as an act of spite.
"Unholy Trinity"
Oswy of Angleland
King Oswy was the monarch of Angleland. In 1315, when his kingdom's shipping was being harried by Franco-Saxon pirates in the Sleeve, he sent the spies Wighard and Hilda to the Franco-Saxon lands to ferret out the secret of hellpowder.
"Archetypes"
"Images"
Martina
Martina was Empress-Consort of the Romans as the wife of Emperor Nikephoros III. She was blond and blue-eyed, which was Nikephoros' favorite type. However she alone was not enough to satisfy his lust, so he maintained a mistress Zoe on the side.
Zoe
Zoe was the mistress of Nikephoros III, Emperor of the Romans. She was a suitable supplement to his wife Empress Martina, as both were blond and blue-eyed, the Emperor's favorite type.
"Superwine"
References
- ↑ See, e.g. Agent of Byzantium, loc. 34, ebook.
- ↑ Ibid., loc. 37-142.
- ↑ Ibid., loc. 142.
- ↑ Ibid., loc. 218.
- ↑ See, e.g., Departures, p. 126-127.