Marcellus Antonius Bracchus

Marcellus Antonius Bracchus was a patrician, governor, and military commander in the Empire of Exponent, known for his leadership during the Austral War. Bracchus was the final governor of Valle Crucis, and retired to a career in the Imperial court in Paradise City after the loss of the island to Cassonnais and Cadenzan forces.

Early Life

Marcellus was born on April 16, 1768, into the Bracchus family, which had been part of the Imperial household in Exponent for centuries. He was raised on the Bracchus estate outside of Iandariun, modern-day Jandara. His grandfather, Claudius Octavius Bracchus, was a commander of infantry in the Aquitaynian War of Independence, and his father, Antonius Claudius Bracchus, was an influential member of the Exponential-Polarussian upper class.

Valle Crucis

Marcellus was selected by the Emperor Maximinius V to serve as governor of Valle Crucis in 1798.