Theodorus Fervus
Theodorus Fervus (Theodorus the Black) is one of the most feared Warcaptains of the Pirate Isles. A grim tactician, brutalist disciplinarian, and unforgiving master of siege and slaughter, Fervus commands Classis Mors Aestus — “Death's Wake Fleet” — a fleet of pirate ships mostly composed of captured naval warships with reinforced hulls and chained slaves for oar-power.
Rumored to once being a naval officer in the service of some former Imperial state, Theodorus betrayed his fellows, mutinied against his captain and became a pirate with what crew would follow him. He now rules through absolute control, surrounded by enforcers who echo the drill-sergeant cruelty of the legions of an empire that died two generations ago.
He wears no sigil save for a blackened iron sun — a symbol of his belief that the age of honor is dead, and only those who burn away weakness shall inherit what remains.
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2067 NC -
42 years old
Theodorus, Captain of the Carnifex; Warcaptain of Classis Mors Aestus (Death's Wake Fleet). Human Male.
Overview
Theodorus is a product of an idealized imaginging of the late Imperial Zetian aristocracy. His armor is engraved in Old Zetian script, invoking military oaths and forgotten devotions to Ptharos, Kratos, and Sarpedon. His quarters aboard the Carnifex feature mosaics depicting naval battles, lions devouring prisoners, and ancient victories of the legendary Black Fleet. He speaks in formal, clipped language, never uses contractions, and rarely raises his voice — he does not need to.
Background
Theodorus's behavior and tactics suggest not only experience in formal naval warfare, but many suspect he was born into a wealthy family or family who was once wealthy, perhaps even descendant from a senatorial family of the Great Empire. It is known that not only has he been declared outlaw by most of the nations of the Aurean Sea, several have active bounties issued for his arrest and/or death.
After first appearing amongst the pirates of the Pirate Sea about eight years ago, he rapidly began expanding beyond the Carnifex, an old but upgraded Imperial dromon, to bring other pirate ships under his banner. He was declared Warcaptain of Classis Mors Aestus (the Death's Wake Fleet) five years ago and is one of the more recently recognized Warcaptains.
Base of Operations
Wanderer; often patrolling the Pirate Sea and Aurean Sea for prey; it is rumored he has a villa somewhere on the shores of Ciritasnia and has an uneasy alliance with the Governor there.
Religious Beliefs
Unknown
