Hey everyone I hope this helps understand each of the characters better. I also added a definition to help better understand the story in case that was clear! let me know if there is any confusions so please COMMENT AND VOTE! =)
lanista- owner and trainer of gladiators
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus: Roman Emperor succeeded to the throne at age 17 in the year 54. This story takes place in the year of 56 making Nero 19 years old. His Great-Uncle was Claudius who was friends with Lucius.
Lucius Atticus: Aelia’s father, lanista of the Gladiator Training Center where he lives with his family and the gladiators. Friend of the royal family and mentor to the young emperor Nero.
Petronia Atticus: Aelia’s mother who died when she was three from an unknown disease. Kind and caring, took care of her children and Felix with love.
Marcus Atticus: Aelia’s twin brother who protects her whole heartedly. Best friends with Felix- grew up like brothers.
Aeliana (Aelia) Atticus: main character; grew up without a mother figure. Raised by gladiators and now trains as a gladiator but has never fought in an arena. Daughter of Lucius and Petronia Atticus and sister to Marcus.
Felix Demetrius: Aelia’s best friend and soon to be renowned gladiator. Protects Aelia as a brother but has a secret crush on her. Also best friend to Marcus. Orphaned from birth, his mother was Petronia’s best friend. Taken under the wings of the Atticus family, he is a volunteer gladiator
Flavia Demetrius: Petronia’s best friend and Felix’s deceased mother
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Growing up with Gladiators
Historical FictionAelia Atticus isn't your typical high society roman lady. Instead of growing up with a sweet, loving, mother, she finds herself in the midst of brutal, huge, blood-thirsty, gladiators that fall head over heel to protect her while she willingly throw...
