Palomides

About
Palomides is a minor character from Evenicle, and president of the Republic of Lancelot. Introduced as an extremely able campaign manager, who worked previously with Bors and later with Tio, Palomides has turned his back on the former and now supports Tio in both her public efforts and her private efforts with the Outlaw colony in the ruins of Arthur. After Tio withdraws her candidacy for the presidency, she recommended Palomides in her place, and he was able to win the vote.

Palomides sees Tio as something of a granddaughter, and seems happy to know she has found a personally satisfying calling in her new, married life.

Trivia

 * Palomides' name comes from a knight of King Arthur's round table. In Malory, Palomides is the brother of Safir, who gave his name to one of the towns of Lancelot.
 * In one of Evenicle's alternate endings, Palomides dies a mere six months into office after Aster becomes a senator in Lancelot. This does not happen in the main timeline, and may have something to do with Snake Crest's now-unchecked efforts on the global stage.