Gossing About Alec Campion Trivia Quiz

Answer: Uncle, mother's brother

Alec is not Katherine's lover, although, when he summons her to his court, everybody seems to think that he wants to make her his new plaything. It would also be difficult to call him her friend, although Katherine in time learns to respect and like him.

He teaches her many things, but certainly not fencing (it would be catastrophic!). In fact, Katherine arrives to Alec's house only because Alec, her mother's brother, promised to help her family in financial troubles.

Answer: A candlestick

Alec was very much NOT the warrior type, so he used whatever tool was at hand!

Answer: "Hello. I brought us some fish"

The question about fish - as well as homemade fish dishes - has, in fact, become Alec's trademark and specialty in Riverside. Richard at some point begged him for something to eat - anything but fish!

Answer: A grandmother

Lady Diana de Tremontaine, one of the most powerful aristocrats of her time, is Alec's grandmother; seriously disappointed with her daughter's lifestyle and choices, she leaves the title and property of Tremontaine to Alec.

Answer: Because he felt sorry for me

Although everyone in the city suspected that he had inferior motifs, Alec was, in fact, genuinely sorry for Marcus and decided to take him for his personal servant. There was no family relationship between them and no romantic interest.

Answer: He founded a fellowship in mathematics at the University for me

The Fat Girl could be ugly, but she was also a brilliant mathematician. Vile gossip destroyed her close friendship with Alec, but he decided that her talents should not go to waste and thanks to him she got the opportunity to start working at the local university.

Answer: Yes, he was, but never openly

Despite his hedonistic and decadent lifestyle, Alec Campion was a keen and far-sighted politician; he tried very hard to make everyone believe that he didn't care for politics, but in fact he was well aware of the city's needs and he was doing everything that was in his power to make things better.

Answer: No

The magnificent actress known as Black Rose was Alec's protegee and lover, but not his greatest love; that title is reserved for Richard St. Vier's, Alec's companion in his early days in Riverside, to whom Alec returned after he left his title and his property to his niece.

Answer: She was his wife

Theron Campion's mother married Alec in his old age, after the death of Richard St. Vier. Theron was Alec's only legal son.

Answer: Myself

The Mad Duke is Alec's nickname, popular in the city, after he had inherited the title of the duke of Tremontaine and become well-known for his eccentric behavior.