The Mark of The Thief - Jennifer A. Neilson

Nicolas (Nic) Calva's Birth

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(4.7.274) Son of Hortensia and Halden Calvia, Nicolas Calva was born in 274. His father died when Nicolas was at a young age. Nic refuses to say his father's name or even talk about him because of his dishonorable death (he struck by lightning).

Livia Calva's Birth

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(7.23.275) Daughter of Hortensia and Halden Calvia, she is Nic's younger sister. She has always been under the careful watch of her older brother, Nicolas Calva. After their father died and their mother was sold to another slave dealer in a different town, Nic is the only family member left in her life.

The Calva Family is Sold into Slavery

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(8.16.287) When Rome took over the lands of Gaul, Nicolas Calva's family was torn apart. Nicolas, Livia, and their mother attempted to flee from the slavery, but were unsuccessful. Nicolas and Livia were separated from their mother and were sent to work in the mines of Rome.

Nicolas Finds The Bulla and Meets Caela

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(6.10.292) Radulf chose Nicolas to travel down into the tomb of Julius Caesar's and to obtain his bulla, because it would only make Radulf stronger than he was before. When the bulla was found, Nicolas was attacked by a griffin that guarded Caesar's possessions.

Nicolas is Sold to a New Master

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(6.12.292) After running away with his new griffin friend, Caela, Nic was caught sleeping in a field by guards. The guards planned to take Nic back to the mines, but a man bought him. Nic began living in the city with his new master, Felix. It is here that Nic meets Aurelia, a girl who works for Felix.

Nicolas is a Criminal

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(6.16.292) Nicolas was placed into the games at Rome to save Caela's life, and to save the emperor of Rome from General Radulf, by presenting the bulla to him. With the power of the bulla overwhelming Nicolas, it makes Nic do the unthinkable. Using the power, he creates an earthquake that destroys the arena, and almost everyone in it. General Radulf now knowing the power he holds, places a bounty on Nic to steal the powers that Nic possesses.

Aurelia saves Nicolas

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(6.18.292) After escaping the collapsing arena. Wounded with an infected arm, Nic lurks in the sewers for two straight days. Aurelia finds Nicolas and treats his arm.

A Senator of Rome Helps Nicolas

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(6.19.292) After Aurelia's home was flooded by water, they travel up to the surface where they find Crispus, the son of the senator, Horatio. Knowing his potential his power, they take Nic and Aurelia in and blend them in with the crowd of Rome.

Nicolas Frees Caela From the Romans

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(6.25.292) Nicolas, Aurelia, and Crispus rode to the baths during the night, where Caela was held. Severly wounded, Nicolas used his power to heal her wounds, but it weakened him. After Caela flew away, Radulf found Nic and Aurelia. Bribing Nicolas with his sister Livia's life, Radulf gives Nic time to consider his choice of whether to join him or not.

Nicolas joins General Radulf

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(6.30.17) Nicolas defeated General Radulf, and proved his innocence to the emperor of Rome. When arriving at the Emperor's Palace to present the bulla, General Radulf was there with his sister, Livia. Radulf threatens her life as Nic finds out that General Radulf is actually his grandfather.