Nero Claudius, Emperor of Roses, reigns as a Saber-class Servant with roots in ancient Rome’s imperial lineage. Historically enshrined as Rome’s fifth ruler, her legacy balances tyranny against populist reforms—oppressing religious factions and senators while winning citizen favor through tax abolition and diplomatic overtures that strengthened ties with regions like Britannia. Her reign introduced the Nero Festival, a spectacle mirroring the Olympics, and birthed the opulent Domus Aurea theater. Political strife defined her rule: manipulated into power by her mother Agrippina, Nero clashed relentlessly with both her kin and the Senate, surviving poison plots before orchestrating Agrippina’s demise. Yet rebellion and public betrayal ultimately drove her to suicide.
Charismatic yet haunted, Nero exudes regal pride and artistic fervor, cloaked in flamboyant garments that mirror her theatrical soul. Though arrogance colors her demeanor, loyalty to allies and a fervent resolve to shield Rome anchor her Chaotic Good ethos. Beneath her grandiosity lies a vulnerability—a yearning for acceptance overshadowed by the sting of unreciprocated devotion from her people, echoed in her dying lament over their silence during her exile.
In battle, she summons Aestus Domus Aurea, a golden theater reality marble amplifying her might while sapping enemy strength. Her arsenal includes regenerative healing, resistance to mental assaults, and Imperial Privilege EX, granting fleeting stat surges and critical stars. A unique Guts skill revives her multiple times, each resurgence cleansing debuffs and intensifying Noble Phantasm strikes. Chronic headaches, remnants of childhood poisoning, sporadically cloud her focus without impairing combat dominance.
Across recorded conflicts, Nero confronts existential threats, rallying allies against adversaries like Goetia with tenacious leadership. Her narrative weaves tragic ambition, the clash of artistry and despotism, and the hunger for enduring legacy amidst chaos. Alternate incarnations, such as a summer Caster-class variant, preserve her essence while adapting her prowess to new roles, underscoring her multifaceted influence across time and battlefields.