Widicus

Widicus was a Prefectus in the Roman Empire and successor to Prefectus Vitus after his death at the hands of Hemple and her entourage. He was spontaneously promoted at random by General Aulus Plautius, where he was initially confused yet grateful, and asked what happened to Vitus, to which Aulus lied and said he was summoned back to Rome.

Widicus tries to give Hemple's entourage some ground rules which they must obey - to remain indoors after the hours of darkness, to not approach or speak to any of the serving men, and to wear appropriate attire that sends the right message. He then voices his concerns to Aulus about the effect Hemple's entourage are having on the men, but Aulus does not listen as he is agitated by Hemple being in Britannia. Aulus asks if Widicus has a wife and any children, and Widicus replies that his wife is called Helen, who is back home with the children. Later, Widicus attempts to summon Hemple, but she instead sends a member of her entourage and Widicus only reiterates his ground rules from before.

Some days later, Widicus enters Hemple's bedchamber where she's talking in her sleep. A flapping bird wakes her and she demands to know why Widicus is there. He says he has received word from Aulus that his return will be delayed by a few days, and that he has captured her associate Blaine. She forces him to leave.