Paulus Dimwit

Family Tree

Marcus Dimwit (06/07/1920 - 31/10/2004) 1957 Married Helen Sorwith (1930 - )

Offspring:

Gregorius (1/12/1957 - 8/11/2004)

Emma (1960 - )

Paulus (24/08/1961 - )

Octavius (1964 - 10/2004)

Pompeius (1966 - 09/2004)

Ellen (1966 - )

Frediricus (1968 - 09/2004)

Nicaeus (1972 - )

Hilary (1975 - )

Henrius (1976 - 09/2004)

Julius (1978 - )

Kilius (1979 - 21/12/2004)

Edwina (1980 - )

Information

Paulus is the second son of Marcus Dimwit, the great leader who led Corvos to independence, and is revered and respected as the true Iron-Fisted People's Dictator.

However, Paulus was never destined to succeed him. Marcus died under mysterious circumstances during the recent guerrilla war against the Deianiran invaders, and his elder brother, Gregorius, was assassinated in a hotel bombing whilst negotiating peace with Deianira. It is widely believed that Paulus, who hated the peace terms, masterminded the bombing in order to disrupt negotiations and take power, but it has never been proven.

On his return to Corvos, Paulus had to fight a civil war against the separatist Wathorn Republic and his brother Kilius. Rallying the people under his calls of 'Unity, Freedom, Prosperity', Paulus soundly defeated Kilius, and won over the country to his cause. What followed was a swift but brutal elimination of collaborators and traitors to the state.

Further military successes against the separatists gave new hope to the country, with Heraldsdown finally retaken, and the separatists forced into neighbouring territory. But things started to go wrong when secretive elements from Nurcia got involved with the separatists, and plied them with WMDs, and launched an aerial attack upon Corvos. In retaliation, Paulus obliterated the separatists with three nuclear warheads, drawing widespread criticism from across the region. As a result, he is gearing up the country to face an invasion from the Nurcians, who are massing a huge army against both Corvos and their arch-enemys (and friends of Corvos), the Exalted Empire of Qordalis.

Paulus as a Man

Paulus grew up wanting to emulate his father, the great Iron-Fisted People’s Dictator. He adopted his violent rhetoric, his policies, and even tried to style himself after his father. But instead, Paulus was shunned, his elder brother, Gregorius, and his younger brother, Octavius, winning their father’s heart.

Paulus, as a result, is a horribly bitter and twisted man, grown up to be a vastly radicalized version of his father. He despises democracy, and believes wholeheartedly in the destiny of the Dimwit family to rule Corvos. He is stubborn, belligerent and devious, feared by all his siblings. However, he hides this all under a false show of confidence, exuding a charisma that has won over crowds of people and guaranteed him great support in the civil war. This showed in the vast amount of support that Paulus received in comparison to his brother, Kilius, who was easily defeated as a result. Despite new dangers to the country, Paulus' popularity continues to grow.

On a more positive note, Paulus has finally found 'true' love with a Qordathi Pheonix commander, Syl'variel. She was in charge of the Qordathi volunteer force that fought against the Deianirans, policed large areas of Corvos during the civil war, and rebuilt the Corvosian army. Paulus was instantly smitten with her, and after courting her, has appeared to have won her heart.