PREVIOUSLY ON SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE! They are even seen exchanging kisses on various occasions that are rather more intimate than those between friends. He informs Ilithyia of her father's death in front of Varinius and Lucretia, and says in a cold, harsh voice that she will be a wife to him and a mother to their child. Numerius does as she asks, and the effect is as intended; Spartacus' spirit is. Ilithyia appears as one of the characters in Spartacus: Swords and Ashes and Spartacus: Morituri. On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus, the gladiator rebellion continues, striking fear into the heart of the Roman Republic. which has many of the rebels cheering in agreement and chasing after their enemies back to the temple while the others deal with the soldiers in the woods. Never mind, Spartacus executive producer Steven DeKnight is now confirming Ilithyia actually did die in the finale, bringing the death count among major characters in just one episode to a … With Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett. about who murdered her brother. nude under a thick fur coat. The two devise a plan to murder Glaber, using Seppia's desire for revenge against her. elf to kill the slaves and cut the baby out of Ilithyia's womb with a knife. Meanwhile, Lucretia and a pregnant Ilithyia travel to Mt. Lucretia finally reveals the depth of Glaber's vengeance and murderous deeds to Seppia. In the ensuing chaos, Ilithyia's father gets caught in the falling debris. Lucretia says they can stick together and make something work. Ilithyia, suspecting her rich friend's desires, also decides on a masked sexual encounter. She seduces Numerius at his birthday celebration to incite him to ask for a death-match against Batiatus interests, which results in the death of Varro. Ilithyia, who has hated Spartacus since he embarrassed her husband Glaber by his mutiny, seduces the young man and convinces him to demand death for the loser of the match. The two women return to the House of Batiatus to make preparations to leave, but just as Ilithyia moves to push Lucretia off the side of the villa, her water breaks. Glaber soon confronts Ashur about his supposed treachery and bribes Ashur's soldiers to betray the troublesome Ashur and then forces him to go on a suicide mission to prove himself, confronting Spartacus and his followers alone and bargaining for their surrender. As Glaber's attentions wander to the young Seppia, who shares his affections, Lucretia comes up with a plan to make it appear that the Gods are unhappy that Ilithyia is in Capua and that the Gods will it that she should be sent away. I mean, what if they went insane all at once, clamoring for blood?! The Egyptian meets his end at Gannicus' sword. Glaber proclaims that he will not die by the hands of a "fucking slave". She soon returns to her schemes as she shifts her attention from her husband Glaber to Varinius, a high ranking and wealthy Roman who is also a praetor. Ilithyia fears what Lucretia could say about her and does as she asks when Lucretia wants the noblemen and -women of Rome to be invited to the ludus for Numerius' birthday party. These common dishes leave my stomach unsettled. As Lucretia and Ashur talk, she notices Ilithyia and understands her look before smiling as states she looks forward to their marriage and kisses the surprised Ashur before she leaves with Ilithyia. In the second season, Spartacus: Vengeance, Lucretia was both scheming and tragic. 9. She confesses to having had similar desires herself, and Lucretia encourages her to the decision of fulfilling them. Jealously enraged by her choice of Crixus (who has recently resumed training), Lucretia sets up to trap Ilithyia in bed with Spartacus. Vesuvius pondering their next move. However, Crixus stops him and suggests that they execute him and send his head back to Glaber as a "reply" to the Glaber's offer of surrender. Hot asses and cold icy rage! Afterwards, Gannicus runs to the dying Oenomaus who says that he goes to his wife's arms and they will embrace him in the afterlife as a brother, he takes his last breath and dies in Gannicus' arms. Seeing their loyalty, Spartacus tells Ashur that he has his answer and begins to depart. Lucretia arrives and manages to dissuade her, by saying the potion will make her sick and cause her to bleed for days, causing her absence at the games to come into question. Albinia is derived from the Latin word. Ilithyia and Lucretia ride towards Glaber, with Ilithyia intending to sway her husband to return to Rome so she can have her child there. 2. Ilithyia then informs her that the child is Spartacus' and that she feels a strange form of attachment to it. She is a supremacist who believes that all the noble Romans are beneath her, and have no reason of existing. A petty and cowardly woman, Ilithyia escapes during the revolt but unregretfully causes the death of many friends by ordering the doors lockeds to prevent anyone escaping as the rebels go on a murderous rampage through the ludus . Spartacus decides to use her as a bargaining chip in order to get more weapons for the Rebels. He has been compared to the other recruits as having a larger than average penis, and it is for this reason that Ilithyia chooses him as her gladiator. Death at a party! broken by the death of his closest friend. When the gladiators revolt, Lucretia orders Ilithyia to have her guards combat the Gladiators. The party is the first social event Ilithyia attends after Licinia's death. She hopes to make some of her friends in high Roman circles jealous of this purchase, but is seen to still be the one trying to amuse them and gain their approval. —Ilithyia to Lucretia, "That is how you sate desire. Lucretia’s swan dive only works if we understand why she thinks doing so is the ultimate romantic act. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Ilithyia under a thick fur coat, with Glaber. He tells Glaber of how Licinia met her end, and Glaber hits Ilithyia for doing something so atrocious. After her attendance at Lucretias party on the eve of the Vulcanalia, Iliythia obsession with gladiators reaches a new level and the target of her obsession is Varro. A little bother will be nothing compared to death, once she realizes." Spartacus must restore hope to his people, as they careen towards their final confrontation with Glaber's army. They were surprised when Spartacus, who had made ropes from vines, climbed down the cliff side of the volcano with his men and attacked the unfortified Roman camp in the rear, killing most of them. ", Glaber:'" You have won nothing. The ambush fails but some of the rebels, led by Spartacus, arrive to save their companions and a battle breaks out. Shortly after arriving, she is found by Lucretia, who has been presumed dead over a month. The battle between Glaber's forces and the Rebels in the forest rages on until glaber notices the rebels are winning and orders his forces to retreat. Meanwhile, Lucretia entertains Ilithyia, and despite Ilithyia's distaste for the food and drink (and the overall. The house is left empty, save for Ilithyia, her two slaves, and Lucretia, who takes it upon hers. In contradiction, she is highly fascinated by the other gladiators, in particular Crixus. When Glaber begins his war against Spartacus, he orders Ilithyia back to Capua with him and his army and she is condemned by her husband to live in the bloody ruins of the House of Batiatus. before stabbing the Roman in his stomach. They land decisive blows on their enemies however despite their teamwork the mercenary briefly gains the upper hand with Gannicus being knocked to the ground and Oenomaus fatally wounded from a stab to the abdomen. And see victory ours !!!" Licinia's laugh can be heard (if you listen closely) when Ilithyia dies. Batiatus tells her that they must endure Ilithyia's bad manners and give Ilithyia what she wants to secure Glaber's patronage. Spartacus and the other leaders then join the fray. Ilithyia, upset, listening to her late father's will. Rome shall send legions in my wake, and one day you shall fall to deserved end." The surviving rebels who have finished killing the remaining Roman soldiers pay witness as Spartacus forces Glaber to his knees and states "The Roman finally learns his place before us..on his knees." Without a doubt the most exciting arena fight, even if the Shadow of Death’s despatch is … Worst: Sacramentum Gladiatorum. Dwindling supplies and a superior Roman enemy brings the rebellion to its knees. He is saved by Oenomaus who growls at the Egyptian, "I owe you pain", punching the mercenary in his stomach. (Ashur acted under the advice of Lucretia - although not specifically what Lucretia asked of him.) sex with one of the slaves, claiming he is like a beast untamed. Glaber is a man of average height with short black hair and blue eyes. Lucretia telling Ilithyia about Seppius' death. As Glaber expected, Ashur is killed, by Naevia. Despite being the second episode, this feels like the show's true … Unfortunately for Ilithyia, the potion is discovered by Glaber, who was informed of its existence by Ashur. She reads a letter, which - although written by Batiatus - claims that Glaber has become a patron of the ludus. https://spartacus.fandom.com/wiki/Ilithyia?oldid=55748. Lucretia reassures her and offers her temporary housing in exchange for certain services. Ilithyia, talking Segovax into killing Spartacus. Ilithyia smiles, saying she will do so, but instead leaves the ludus with her guards and slaves. Spartacus looks upon his fallen enemy's corpse, satisfied at obtaining his long awaited vengeance. Lucretia about to cut the baby out of Ilithyia. She appears normal and mingles with the guests, whilst devising a plan to take her revenge on Spartacus. In Capua, Ilithyia entreats her father, Senator Albinius, to give her husband a chance at redemption for his disgrace with the Thracians, to which he grudgingly agrees. Realizing his defeat, Glaber joins her at the games for one last display of supposed partnership. Meanwhile, Licinia speaks of how scandalous it is that she would sleep with a gladiator - and Spartacus, nonetheless - and mocks Ilithyia so much so that she falls into a rage and attacks Licinia, smashing her skull multiple times into the marble tile. Spartacus realizes that Ilithyia is of no use to him, and she is released into the woods - not before telling her that Glaber had no plan in saving her, then kneels down saying 'He does not love you, as I love my wife'. For instance, enjoying watching Varro have. Ilithyia has an interest in dangerous and socially dubious actions. We will face them, and see all follow Glaber in death. ... Ilithyia coaxes a new recruit to try to kill Spartacus. Spartacus is painted and masked in preparation to meet Licinia, but instead is paired with Ilithyia, also masked. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Ilithyia has long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes and is of average height. Angered by Mira's death, Spartacus and Nemetes get into a fight where Spartacus places blame for Mira's death on Nemetes. However, the writers changed their mind and extended their story to one more season. Lucretia and Ilithyia seek comfort from each other, while Glaber’s forces swell with some deadly new recruits. In response, Spartacus retorts "Perhaps, yet it is not this day" and, with memories of his wife going through his head, he thrusts his sword through Glaber's mouth and down his throat. Viva Bianca, daughter of Polish composer Cezary Skubiszewski, was born in Australia on November 17, 1983. She was intended to be killed along with Lucretia at the end of the first season. 3. Spartacus telling them: "Let Rome send their legions, we will face them and see all follow Glaber in death." Spartacus soon notices Glaber and begins to move in on him killing any roman or mercenary standing in his way as he does so Salvius tries to stand in his way but he is killed when Spartacus stabs him and bashes head in revenge for killing Mira. On the way, Ilithyia's carriage is attacked by Gannicus and her small group of guards are slaughtered. Ilithyia is married to Gaius Claudius Glaber and shares many of his deceitful traits. He is often seen wearing armor that is in the same style as that of his legionaries, though he has also been seen wearing robes that befit a man of high stature and position amongst the noble hierarchy. The rebel leader catches his arm and defiantly states "I am a free man!" Although Lucretia appears to have gone crazy and lost all memory of what happened the ludus, Ilithyia is wary of her and grows distraught as her husband decides to use Lucretia to further his image with the people of Capua. Glaber is infuriated, and sends him on a mission to meet Spartacus at the top of Mt. Ilithyia approaches her father with the aim of dissolving her marriage. He asks Ilithyia why she is crying - is it because her father is dead or because her plans were foiled? walks in on Spartacus and Ilithyia in bed, revealing their real identities. Ilithyia is introduced alongside her husband, Glaber, as he tries to persuade the Thracians to aid him in battle. Oenomaus, wounded from battle, speaks wisdom to the rebel army. He tells them that it is time for them to become an army. Despite the dearth of information about her personal life, Viva is actually a … Spartacus then engages Glaber on an evenly matched one-on-one sword fight. In the baths, Lucretia comforts Ilithyia, who is sad not only about her circumstances with Glaber but also the death of her dad. Spartacus urges his restless rebels to train for the defense of their new sanctuary. Ilithyia, shocked after it is revealed that both intended to use the scandal against her, suddenly kills Licinia. She hates Spartacus due to him defying her hus… Nemetes' dislike of Spartacus' ways of leading the rebels, foreshadows the tension to come between them in. Some of his followers attempt to ambush several Roman soldiers guarding the mountain, including Ashur and the Egyptian mercenary. —Ilithyia, "No..." However, Lucretia leaves briefly and returns covered in blood, clearly unhinged. Spartacus grasps hands with Agron and then with Crixus. Segovax does not reveal it was Ilithyia to Batiatus, who is then emasculated and crucified. She is a coquette and devious young woman underneath her more innocent appearance, individual and manipulative without aid of her husband. However, the writers changed their mind and extended their story to one more season. As time goes on, the friendship between Lucretia and Ilithyia sours as Lucretia asks for more and more favors. She admires their strength and ferocity in battle, after a suggestion from Lucretia, buys one of her own. Her plans ruined, Glaber's love gone, and her life in constant danger, Ilithyia seeks out Lucretia. Ilithyia later offers Segovax his freedom if he takes Spartacus' life for her, but Crixus manages to save him (although he still counts Spartacus as an enemy). Ilithyia then seduces the boy Numerius into having Varro, Spartacus's only friend, put to death by Spartacus. They weave rappelling vines and Spartacus, Agron, Crixus, and Gannicus descend down the mountain behind the Roman guards. Viva Bianca, Actress: Spartacus: Blood and Sand. "Mask!" Although Ilithyia looks to Varinius for help, he realizes there is nothing he can do, and he leaves her crying in a heap. Although her father never cared for Glaber in the first place, he refuses to dissolve her marriage. Ilithyia, horrified at losing her newborn, falls to the ground, dying of the wounds inflicted upon her by Lucretia. Ilithyia with Lucretia seeing the Gladiators for the first time. Theokoles. the woman he cast aside would save his life, but she tells him that they are both monsters. Ilithyia was the twelfth main character to be killed. He is found by Glaber who promptly smashes his head in with a large beam before rejoining the others outside, thereby destroying the one person able to dissolve their marriage. Death in the woods! The woman's questions lead to Ilithyia finding out about Lurcretia's secret lover, Crixus. Varro's death by Spartacus, on Numerius orders. "ARHH," Spartacus roars from the unexpected pain. Ilithyia points out that she is being treated like a slave, but takes comfort in the fact that Glaber will soon return and together they will leave for Rome. For love, or vengeance—without hesitation." Gradually they become closer friends, Ilithyia visiting the ludus more often and for longer periods of time. If they don't overcome their hatred for one another and work as a team, he will kill them both. Ilithyia then realizes that she is not in their bedchambers, for her place beside Glaber has now been taken over by Seppia. environment), the two eventually form a sort of friendship as they both reveal a more devious and cunning nature. As her father was named Albinius, Ilithyia was a member of the Roman Gens Albinia, a political dynasty descended from one of the first Tribunes of the Plebs in Rome, named Lucius Albinius Paterculus. Defeated by his archenemy, an angered Glaber says the Rebels have won nothing, boasting that Rome would send legions after them, and that one day soon, the rebels would fall to deserved end. Furious at Lucretia's apparent betrayal, she throws Lucretia to the floor and threatens to bash her head in on the tiles, just as she did to Licinia. This episode sees the second greatest amount of deaths of main characters; The only episode to surpass this one in number of deaths is the season three finale, Gannicus and Spartacus' newfound respect for each other forms into a budding friendship, which will be a main focus in, Spartacus' remarks about Glaber's defeat, mirrors the same speech Glaber retorted to him in. Directed by Michael Hurst. Ilithyia is spoiled, vain, and cruel. She finds Numerius relaxing in the ludus bath and seduces him by joining him, naked, in the pool. On the way, Lucretia reveals that she has been promised to Ashur, and both make plans to rid themselves of him. As her father was named Albinius, Ilithyia was a member of the Roman Gens Albinia, a political dynasty descended from one of the first Tribunes of the Plebs in Rome, named Lucius Albinius Paterculus. Ilithyia sees them as they come in and Lucretia convinces her to purchase one. ', to which Spartacus turns and replys 'Do not think it in. After a protracted duel, in which Ashur initially holds the upper hand, Naevia wounds him and decapitates Ashur. His treachery dishonored Rome" Spartacus rebukes this by saying" It is your husband that bears the dishonor he abandoned defenseless women and children left them to be raped and murdered" She gets angry saying she would have him crucified if he were her slave but her three friends laugh at her for overreacting saying they all heard the rumors about glaber's dealing in Thrace they depart, leaving her alone with Lucretia. Ilithyia is still in the ludus when Batiatus organize's a party to celebrate Glaber as a patron amongst the socialites of Rome and Capua. The only person who seems happy to see her returned is Lucretia, who tells her that Seppia now knows the truth. Glaber, fearful of his child's life, agrees to send her away, although not with Lucretia as they had both wanted. After killing the last of Ilithyia's slaves, Lucretia cuts Ilithyia's newborn son from her womb and commits suicide by jumping off the ludus' cliff with the baby in her hands. Unfortunately for her, the trail of blood and destruction she left behind at Batiatus' Ludus when she barricaded the inhabitants within will not be forgotten. Spartacus' remarks about Glaber's defeat, mirrors the same speech Glaber retorted to him in The Red Serpent, only this time it is reversed in a show of irony. This enrages Gannicus and spurs him on to break free of nearby Romans and charge at the mercenary, who he manages to overwhelm and kill by hacking his head almost in half. "She does not understand the danger she is in if Spartacus lies there with her. But the beauty of Spartacus is in eloquently and effectively laying out the motivations for those acts in intimate, dialogue-driven scenes that I’d put against anything on television in the past decade. Meeting the rebels, Ashur reveals Glaber that Spartacus will be killed upon them surrendering him and they will be spared but would once again become slaves. She, along with her husband, share a strong dislike for Spartacus and longs to see him dead. Ilithyia's body slave Thessela survives crucifixion and joins the rebels, but she grates with Spartacus when she is presented with the opportunity for revenge. She was intended to be killed along with Lucretia at the end of the first season. She expresses her distaste for Spartacus by cutting the skin on his chest to take some blood, which, according to legend, gives a man an erection that will last for days when drunk with wine. After arriving, Ilithyia tells Glaber that Ashur gave Seppia her deceased brother's bracelet and led her on to attack him. She asks her husband if there is any love left between them, to which Glaber replies that only a monster stands before her, thanks to what Ilithyia has done to him. She has a talent in manipulating mostly by using her body as means to an end. She instructs her gladiator Segovax to make an attempt on Spartacus' life because he slighted her husband, even though her gladiator is caught and crucified as punishment. Pleased with this discovery, Ilithyia happily glides through the villa looking for her father, whom she finds in bed with Lucretia. As he walks away Ilithyia asks 'You let me live? "Wrath of the Gods" is the tenth and final episode of Spartacus: Vengeance. Her joy is brief, however, as Spartacus brings down the arena in flames in an attempt to rescue his captured comrades. Husband and Children. She tells him that he must choose Varro to fight Spartacus instead of Crixus, and that Varro must die. Spartacus comes up with a plan to ambush the Roman encampment. Lucretia is still not moved, and devises a switch. Ilithyia, unable to decide, ends up choosing Segovax for his impressive physical attributes (meaning his larger than average penis, which she compares to th. It is the twenty-ninth episode of the Spartacus series overall. While clearly devastated by her social downfall … Ashur looks to Spartacus for help but the latter agrees with this as Naevia stops and convinces Crixus to allow her to fight Ashur. Nasir gets wounded, Seppius gets told, Ilithyia plots like never before, and omg Mira is a kickass ninja. The two rekindle their romance, making love in front of Seppia's corpse. She has long, wavy blonde hair, is of average height and a petite physique. As Glaber takes to his bath, Seppia arrives and soon smashes his head with a jar. Glaber organizes his men and has them confront the four rebel leaders with whom he lock eyes with before ordering his men to kill them. Unfortunately for Spartacus, Glaber reveals he wants nothing to do with his wife, and he is welcome to get rid of her. Glaber also holds an athletic/muscular body tone and professional Roman combat skills as demonstrated from his use with a sword. "[1] Vesuvius where Ilithyia has a conversation with Glaber that convinces him that Ashur was working with Seppia and Lucretia to kill him, and Glaber asks Ilithyia to murder Lucretia. Oenomaus: "A man is never too weak, or too wounded, to fight... if the cause is greater than his own life. She tells Ilithyia to be a loving wife, and when the time comes, they will strike. Ilithyia gets angry when Licinia compliments Spartaucs by calling him a god she shouts "He is nothing more than a Thracian dog! Ilithyia is a major character in the Spartacus series. In the ensuing days, Ilithyia is disheveled (it was customary for those in mourning to remain unbathed until the mourning period was over) and upset, listening to her late father's will being read out while Glaber stands uninterested, scheming. —Ilithyia, after her child is killed; her last words[2]. She wishes to please her husband and promises that if he does well she can put good words in with her father to promote him. Meanwhile, Ilithyia is about to push Lucretia (who was discarding her red wig) from the ludus' balcony when her water breaks and Lucretia is forced to help Ilithyia deliver her baby. Rome dispatched militia under the command of praetor Gaius Claudius Glaber, who besieged Spartacus and his camp on Mount Vesuvius, hoping that starvation would force Spartacus to surrender. Segovax has long, dark dreadlocks that fall below his shoulders. He is taller than average, tan, and very muscular. The German, however, counters by saying Spartacus led them to this and at least Mira died a warrior while the rest of them are left to die more ignobly. 22: 9 "Monsters" TJ Scott: Brent Fletcher Vesuvius with deals for a plea bargain. Ilithyia enjoys her friendship with Lucretia, if perhaps this is only to gain entrance to the world of the gladiators. Due to her father's wealth she is always seen wearing lavish dresses and extravagant jewelry, whatever is fashionable amongst the higher levels of Roman society. With the deaths of Ashur, Oenomaus, and Lucretia, Crixus and Naevia are now the only main characters to appear in all three seasons and the prequel. https://spartacus.fandom.com/wiki/Wrath_of_the_Gods?oldid=58824. Ilithyia was the twelfth main character to be killed. Ilithyia seeing she slept with Spartacus not Crixus. Batiatus purchases a new group of gladiators, amongst them Segovax, Duro and Agron. Spartacus seems unable to kill her, even if she is lying, but Mira is more than willing, although she is stopped by Spartacus. When Glaber has a meeting with Seppius, asking to join their forces to take on Spartacus' men, Seppius is noncommital and says he'll give his answer tomorrow. When Glaber arrives, Batiatus asks for his patronage, which Glaber has no interest in giving. Varro’s death only works after a half-season of his bond with Spartacus. Ilithyia surprises Glaber by arriving at the camp unannounced, claiming she brings him a "gift" - herself, completely. Spartacus and most of his followers stand on the mountain paths of the lower slopes of Mt. Noticing this, Spartacus shouts to his army "Press advantage ! Ilithyia begins dropping hints of her intentions around Varinius, who reveals he is more than willing to marry her. Ilithyia manages to walk back to the ludus, but tumbles and falls of exhaustion after throwing the gates open. In the beginning of Spartacus: Vengeance, we find Ilithyia apparently shifting from her scheming former self into the role of a forgotten wife and soon-to-be mother. As preparations begin to dissolve Ilithyia's marriage to Glaber, she decides she needs to get rid of Glaber's child as well, but she hesitates when the potion that will kill the child is in her hand. When Batiatus questions her, she lies to him that Ilithyia demanded Crixus in a disrespectful manner. Glaber is astonished that. The wall of the temple that was destroyed by one of Glaber's catapults in the previous episode had been reconstructed. Ilithyia commands again. A Thracian man is condemned to a brutal death in the arena, only to outlast his executioners and be reborn as the enslaved gladiator Spartacus. He warns Ilithyia, however, that he will not listen to further persuasions. With that, Oenomaus gets Gannicus to his feet and they simultaneously battle The Egyptian and Roman soldiers. Excited, the gaul joins the celebration as the rebels proceed to cheer Spartacus on. Batiatus brings out a "gift", which turns out to be Licinia's severed, rotting hand, recognizable by the rings on the fingers. ", Spartacus:"Let Rome send their legions. Mira is killed by Salvius who throws an axe meant for Spartacus. She has sadistic tendencies since she enjoyed herself by torturing others (mentally and physically). at of a horse, showing how lustful she can be). When Ilithyia has calmed down, is shaken by the ordeal and terrified of going back in public, fearing somebody will see her and know what she did.