Likes: Scipio Africanus, Duty, The Arts
Dislikes: Presumptuous Cowards
Talents: Destroying Cities, Bad Puns
Natural Enemy: People who fight against inevitability
Biography: The adopted grandson of the famous Scipio Africanus, the man who defeated Hannibal Barca in the Second Punic War.
From an early age, he proved himself in the military, gaining various accolades at an early age. It wasn't long before he distinguished himself enough to be sent in to mediate with the Numidians, potential allies against the Carthaginians, the enemies that Scipio's grandfather had faced years before. Here, he had a dream, in which he was guided through the heavens by his grandfather. Elevated into the skies above Carthage, he saw just how insignificant it, and all works of man, truly were. He awoke from the dream resolute in purpose, ready to finish the rivalry between Rome and Carthage once and for all. Not out of any malice, but simply from duty.
Soon afterwards, Scipio was given command in the fight against Carthage. He besieged the city for about a year - the defenders fought hard, but were ultimately no match for him. He ordered the city evactuated, then had it burned, razed and ploughed over. For this, he was awarded the name 'Africanus', earning it as his grandfather had.
As Carthage burned, Scipio wept. He realised that the destruction he visited on his enemies was the same fate that would inevitably befall all the works of men. Rome would someday burn, too.
Scipio went on to prove himself further, besieging and destroying the city of Numantia. In the end, he was brought low by his inability to get the people of Rome on his side. He was too distant, unable to relate to their concerns. He upheld the law, rather than acting to appease the people - which they saw as a betrayal.
Eventually, his enemies started a rumour that he was planning to stage an armed coup, and he was unable to convince the people that he wasn't. He died at home in his bed, unwounded. Many people were accused of killing him, whether by poison or smothering, but nothing conclusive was ever proven.
Personality: Scipio is an immensely dutiful person. As a Servant, his purpose is to serve his Master, and he'll do this without fail. Almost without vice, he was noted by historians to spend his time either training his body or mind. In terms of his actions, he isn't too far from a familiar.
For Scipio, the world in its entirety is transient, insignificant in the greater scope of things. The affairs of man mean nothing to heaven, and their works are microscopic in comparison. Because of that , the material world holds little meaning for him. For Scipio, it is the self and the soul that matter. This makes it difficult for him to relate to others, however - since he acts as though he's above everything else, which can certainly annoy some people.
Unlike his grandfather, Scipio doesn't show much mercy to his enemies. He isn't cruel, but isn't the type to be swayed by tears. He never boasts, and has immense distaste for those that do. He has a passion for literature, philosophy, and poetry, and often makes bad puns.
Scipio's wish for the grail is simply to witness the destruction of Rome. Not out of a sadistic passion, nor desiring to stop it - he simply wishes to do what he sees as his duty, seeing Rome through to the end.
Originally Posted by Andaeus
