Sigeric Bessas (Gepid) (The Ashes of Rome Map Game)

Sigeric Bessas was the 16th Consul of the Gepid Republic, as well as an important historical figure of the War for the Ashes of Rome, where he served as General of the Second Gepid Mercenary Force under the command of King Peter I of the Franks.

Following the war, he became an influencal member of the Senate, especially after the death of his brother Ansiric Bessas (the 9th Justicar), which allowed Sigeric to become the head of House Bessas. The innactions of the Consul Vithimiric Aric allowed him to be elected as Consul in 760, which leaded to the Gepid Expedition in Caucasus, a military expedition that occupied his entire Consulate, and which costed his life in the end.

Children

 * Wittigis Bessas (M): 726-771. Became a Monk following the War for the Ashes of Rome. 
 * Galarinda Bessas (F): 728-780. Married Leonardo Di Fillipis, who later became the first Prince of Benevento (a Gepid Principality). She is also the mother of Leonardi II. 
 * Rekitach Bessas (M): 735- . Later became Leader of the Assembly and Archbishop of Buteridava.
 * Petrus Bessas (M): 741- . Named after King Peter I of the Franks, became a General.