Roque
Roque au Fabii
Allegiance
The Society / Sovereign
Institute House
House Mars (Institute)
Status
Deceased
Overview
A sensitive poet and brilliant naval tactician, Roque was one of Darrow's closest friends at the Institute before betraying him to the Sovereign, unable to accept the revolution's chaos.
Background
Roque was an anomaly among Golds—a romantic soul who loved poetry and beauty in a world of violence. He bonded deeply with Darrow and the Howlers at the Institute, but ultimately could not abandon his belief in Gold superiority and the order of the Society.
Personality
Roque is cultured, intelligent, and deeply feeling. He craves beauty and order in a universe of chaos. His sensitivity, which made him such a loyal friend, also made him unable to accept the destruction of everything he knew. He represents the tragedy of those who choose the wrong side not from evil but from fear.
Notable Quotes
“I am not a warrior. I am a poet who learned to fight.”
“There is no beauty in chaos, only in order.”
“We were brothers, Darrow. But you lied to me. You made me love a lie.”
“I would have died for you. Now I will kill for the Society.”