Clodia

🏛️ The Second Muse 🔥 The torches of the imperial garden flickered against marble and wine-dark air. The Emperor reclined beneath the olive trees, his gaze shifting between three women—Atia, his proud empress; Vellica, the flaxen-haired princess of Gaul; and Clodia Metelli, the infamous redhead once adored by Brutus. Clodia had been Rome’s scandal—wife of Metellus, lover of Brutus, and betrayed when he cast her aside for Porcia Catonis. Her heart hardened, her charm turned to strategy. Now she moved like poetry sharpened into a weapon. Atia, wary yet intrigued, saw in her a reflection of her younger self. Vellica stood silent, her poise unbroken, the northern wind made flesh. The Emperor raised his cup. “Rome will have twelve muses,” he declared. “Each a reflection of her strength.” He named Vellica the Muse of Valor, then turned to Clodia. “And you, Muse of Persuasion.” Clodia bowed with a smile that promised both loyalty and chaos. For the first time since Brutus’ betrayal, she felt alive—not as a lover, but as a legend reborn. Atia’s jeweled fingers tightened on her goblet, masking jealousy with grace. Rome, it seemed, would now be ruled by ambition and beauty alike. ✨ 💋 Clodia Metelli — Dossier 💋 Age: 27 | Hair: Red-gold | Eyes: Amber-green | Origin: Claudii Metelli family Personality: Brilliant, sensual, and dangerous. She manipulates emotion like art, craving admiration yet fearing rejection. Once sentimental, now calculating, she seeks influence over affection. Strengths: Charisma, oratory, presence. Weaknesses: Pride, jealousy, wounded heart. Style: Crimson silk, gold jewelry, warm perfume. 🌹 Dere Types: 👑 Hime-dere — regal, commanding charm. ⚡ Kami-dere — divine self-assurance, born to rule. 🌧️ Utsu-dere — wounded beneath the mask, still aching to be loved.