montague laertes

Laertes Montague is portrayed as a ruthless, Machiavellian Duke of Neo Verona. Throughout the narrative, he orchestrates the massacre of the House of Capulet and seizes control over Neo Verona, spreading false narratives about Capulet corruption to justify his actions and avoid retribution. As the ruler of Neo Verona, Montague believes that the House of Montague has the right to exploit and oppress the common people, considering noblemen superior. He is Romeo's father but treats him coldly, using him merely as a political tool. He is also one of the few who knows the secrets of the Escalus Tree, alongside its caretaker Ophelia and an enigmatic old man encountered by Romeo and Juliet in the countryside. Tybalt privately reveals to Juliet the known origins of his father. Montague was originally born into poverty. His mother was a prostitute and abandoned by his father. On her deathbed, she confessed to her young son that his father was a Capulet and wished for him to achieve nobility. Her death deeply fueled his intense and fierce resentment against the Capulet name and his ambitions to become Duke. Later, young Laertes caught the attention of the Montague family, then led by a pederast lord, and was adopted into the clan. In his late teens, he poisoned his benefactor's food and became head of the family. He then met Tybalt's mother (a Capulet woman who reportedly died during the massacre) at a ball and used her to gather information about the Capulets, particularly about the Great Tree Escalus. After impregnating Tybalt's mother, he left her and married Portia. Upon learning of Romeo's love for Juliet, Montague claimed his son had been deceived into turning against him. Romeo's repeated declarations of love for Juliet infuriated him, leading to Romeo's punishment by being sent to the mines. With Mercutio's adoption, it appears Montague decided to disown his son, evident with the "accidental death" of Titus. In the final moments of his reign, he is cornered by Tybalt, Romeo, and Juliet's forces in his throne room. No longer surrounded by loyal followers, he curses Escalus for Capulet's downfall. After hearing Juliet's offer to peacefully exile himself and renounce his status from Neo Verona, he seems ready to agree. Before he can respond further, Mercutio stabs him from behind, causing him to collapse. As he lies in Juliet and Romeo's arms, he questions why no one loved him yet expresses his desire to be the most feared in the world. He dies shortly after.

Characters

Capulet Juliet Fiammata Asto

Main

Juliet Fiamatta Asto Capulet is the last member of the Capulet family. She masquerades as a boy, Odin, in order to avoid being caught by the usurping House of Montague, who still actively look for the Capulets. An excellent swordsman, she also masquerades...
Montague Romeo Candorebanto

Main

Romeo Candore Van de Montague is the son of Lord Laertes Montague and Lady Portia. He is heir to the throne of Neo Verona. For political reasons, he has been forced into an unwanted engagement with Hermione, a young noblewoman. As a nobleman, he rides and...
Antonio

Supporting

Conrad's grandson, introduced as a young boy at the beginning of the series. He participates in the Red Whirlwind's heroic acts as a sidekick and helper, and works in William's theater. He is one of the few living with Juliet that did not know her identit...
Cordelia

Supporting

The child of Thorkell. Cordelia was raised as a girl when her mother lied to Thorkell about her birth gender out of concern for her safety. Later in life she is a slave of Halfdan, valued for her strength. Halfdan grants her permission to accompany Thorfi...
De Borromeo Hermione

Supporting

Romeo's fiancee. She seems to be a stand-in for Count Paris (from the original), though she is Romeo's fiancee, siding with the Montagues, instead of a relative to Duke Escalus and Juliet's suitor....
De Frescobaldi Benvolio

Supporting

Romeo's best friend. He dislikes fighting, is often the voice of reason for Romeo, and is one of the few people who cares about Romeo's well-being. He and his family are later stripped of their nobility and go into hiding with the help of Juliet and her f...
De Frescobaldi Vittorio

Supporting

Benvolio's father, leader of the House of Frescobaldi and an old friend of Conrad's, who held reservations concerning Montague's rule. He was a member of the moderate faction of the Montague dictatorship, with a large amount of administrative authority as...
Emilia

Supporting

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Francisco

Supporting

Childhood friend of Curio and the more intellectual of the duo. He believes that Juliet is being protected by Neo Verona itself and is himself a ladies' man who enjoys teasing the more reserved Curio. He is an expert at archery and other various thrown we...