prologue 1 SamEmpower 2016/02/13(Sat)23:00 No. 701738 ID: 7a2f2c
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Before we officially begin, a few questions. To witch of these aspects are you most drawn to?

lavishness since I haven't seen that one before

Wisdom.

>>701738
Lavishness. Let's be fuckin' POSH.

might

lavishness

Lavishness, could be interesting...

Lavishness

Please this is tg chan. Let's go full Slaaneshi!

You are drawn to ELDRITCH

Lavishness sounds good.

prologue 2 S 2016/02/14(Sun)11:57 No. 701851 ID: 702974
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Are you sure you are drawn to lavishness? keep in mind that this aspect will guide your choices throughout the first chapter.

TG chan apparently has decided to be opulent... Can't say I am surprised

>>701851
The people made their choice to support the 1%, and no confirmation prompt will dissuade that now.

>>701851
THE MOST POSH

prologue 3 SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)12:53 No. 701878 ID: 702974
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very well...

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)13:29 No. 701887 ID: 702974
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Hello everyone. First let me say thank you for choosing the aspect I govern over, I was honestly surprised so many of you decided on it instead of wisdom or might; I even believed that benevolence would beat out lavishness.

Well I am delightfully surprised yours beat mine out in the vote. Good on them for choosing the road less traveled!

thank you Hapesus!


-sigh- I just don't get it Isiluce, why did might only get one vote? I thought most would be voting for it here, not against it!

Calm yourself Justinus, Adysila, if you would.

Right, we are the Magistrati; the most magically gifted beings of our world and we need your help. Our world is only one great war away from achieving a millennium long age of peace, and unfortunately the empire we were supporting to unite the world in peace has fallen to pieces. What is worse is that the magic we have is starting to fade and if we support one of the much weaker factions we will likely fail to see them unite the world. What we need is for an empire already at its height to move towards uniting the land, but we have... disagreements on which empire from your world would do best-

-Aztec

-Three kingdoms era China

-Sengoku Japan

-The Roman Empire. And we need champions who can make sure these empires we set in our world will have a fighting chance of succeeding. Which is where all of you come in!

Yuh-huh. And we should support your grand "final" war... why? It won't take more than a few technological advances to rebalance the playing field and bring war back

AND WE LIKE OUR TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)13:36 No. 701891 ID: 702974
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First off which gender shall the champion of Rome be? And feel free to not go with the 'tg chan gender choice stereotype' we have heard about. If you are so inclined.

We are happy with our biases, thank you. Female.

guy

Oh good heavens we're working in the real world.
I know enough history that last I checked, Rome kinda fell to politics, so we should be good to go!
Let's roll with a guy, in that case, easier to work when we aren't bucking societal trends.

>>701891
Female, roman hard mode.

>>701891
MAlE

>>701892
Speak for yourself. Male.

Be a man!

Let's go with male here.

Play from the shadows.

"Non-male" gender. Do with that as you will.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)14:26 No. 701905 ID: 702974
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Interesting, now in which area of in general historical knowledge is the champion of Rome strongest? (meaning which will you get better opportunities to help with)

-military history

-scientific and technological history

-political history

-economic/cultural history

Politics in Rome were ALWAYS filled with constant backstabbing, pressure, and a need to consolidate.

So go with economics and act like a paranoid @#$%-all.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)15:17 No. 701921 ID: 702974
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Alright, then to which of the other three is the champion weakest in? (will get fewer opportunities for)

>>701921
Science/tech.

>>701922
FUCK NO!
Science is the best! we should've made that our strength!
let's go with military weakness.

Military.

...Lavish right?
Politics is our weakness.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)17:55 No. 701975 ID: 702974
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So, the champion of the Roman Empire will have a weak generalized knowledge of military history? Are you sure of this?

>>701975
Well, it was either that or politics, and getting murdered doesn't sound like a good time.
I think we should go back and make politics our strength and economics our weakness.

>>701991
This sounds good so let's go with that.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)20:50 No. 702016 ID: 702974
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OK then, The Roman champion shall have a great knowledge of political history and a weakness for economic and cultural history. next question then...

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)20:54 No. 702017 ID: 702974
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outside of the history of the Romans, which specific area of history does the champion of Rome know most and least of:

-The Aztec Empire
-The Three Kingdoms Era of China
- The Sengoku Jidai Era of Japan

>>702017
Most about the Aztecs. Least about China.

(Reverse practicality. Rome is least likely to have contact with the Aztecs, and trade routes to China are shorter than Japan or South America).

Important question: Is the exact geopolitical landscape of the current era within the 90th percentile of our own timeline's expected geopolitical landscape at the approximate political time period that your quest takes place? Or did you move the capitals / continents around?

Because my first priority would be China and last priority would be Aztecs. Don't focus on places that you're not going to for a long time, you know?

>>702019
What? Wouldn't we want to know more about China then?
Although... having knowledge about a civilization on a continent that no one else even knows exists yet could be interesting.

+Aztec
-Japan

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)21:37 No. 702027 ID: 702974
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>>702020
Ah! Thank you for reminding me. Yes the general locations in relation to each other is roughly similar to what it was in your world, as seen in the maps comparing the world before and after the new empires are brought in. Also it should be clarified that only the people within the borders of these empires will transfer over to our world. Any tribes or kingdoms outside of them will not be included.

Wait really? That's... Not particularly wise. Isn't the point of this to prove who is the most able to survive? Taking out every empire except you four removes basically all of the variables so whatever result you get will be basically useless anyway.

>>702041
No, I think the idea is that these real-world empires are being transported into fantasy land, which would provide those outside variables. What I'm worried about is what will happen to the places that they land upon.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)23:31 No. 702048 ID: 702974
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Clearly something was lost in translation here, our desire is to have an empire of your world unite our world under a single banner to achieve peace. The four of us were simply at odds as to which empire of your world would be most capable while keeping from completely overwhelming and destroying the ways of life of the kingdoms inhabiting our world. We allowed these four to compete to determine which will achieve total unification.

That's right.

SamEmpower 2016/02/14(Sun)23:34 No. 702050 ID: 702974
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...so back to the question at hand.

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)01:07 No. 702056 ID: 702974
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It would seem as though most agree that the Roman Champion should know more about the Aztec Empire. Now to which other other two should the champion have less knowledge of?

japan (again)

>>702048
>while keeping from completely overwhelming and destroying the ways of life of the kingdoms inhabiting our world.

Sounds like Rome's the one, then. Letting the conquered areas keep their own culture and religion was their biggest strength. And changing that their downfall...

>>702057
In the interest of speeding things along I'll agree with this.

Jiao Dao

>>702058
I don't know what kind of history you've been taught, but to my knowledge, the Roman Empire turned to crap and ashes after it STOPPED romanising the conquered and ally populations. Since, you know, the conquered had a separate identity to gather under and rebel against the might of Rome.

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)13:06 No. 702129 ID: ef33df
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Alright, The Champion of Rome shall know a lot about the Aztec Empire and Not That Much About Sengoku Japan. And now for what some of you have been waiting for...

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)13:08 No. 702130 ID: ef33df
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...Here he is.The Champion of Rome! What shall his name be?

>>702130
>:o
where's his toga!? He's wearing pants like a barbarian! It's horrid!

Let's name him Titus Andronicus.

How about a jacket with lionhead mullets? Look like a commander, not a civilian!

Caius Tarquin Lo-Chuo

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)14:46 No. 702157 ID: ef33df
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Yeah, the champions we are choosing are from what you perceive as your modern age. How else were they to have extensive knowledge of the Empires involved without spending the extra magic to fill their minds with such knowledge? Any how, back to names!

>>702157
I STILL think he needs a badass jacket.

Roman first name, Chinese last name. DO IT.

You'll change his clothes before sending him over, right? I'm still voting for Titus.

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)17:47 No. 702214 ID: ef33df
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It seems that these are the only names presented, would someone care to break this tie?

I'd like to suggest a name actually!

"Aurelius Tay"

Roman first name, and Chinese last name.

Aurelius Tay it is! I put my vote to that name!

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)19:43 No. 702245 ID: ef33df
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Well, Aurelius Tay it is then!

SamEmpower 2016/02/15(Mon)19:52 No. 702246 ID: ef33df
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Well I guess that's it. Now the story can truly begi-

Hold on Adysila! Wouldn't it be easier if we allowed the other champions to be chosen before the story starts? Even if they won't be guided until much later by the audiences' perspective wouldn't it be better to get this slow process of deciding on champions out of the way?

Well I suppose. Lets leave that choice to the audience though. What do you think? Should we get through choosing the other champions now or at the start of each new chapter?

I'd like to make the champions now, if it's all the same. It sounds like a lot of fun!

Let's just get to the action, this has gone on long enough.

We can customize new characters from an existing template later, but it's been over 46 hours so can we get this show on the road?

I have a better idea. Let third-parties make and control the other champions. Can a group-sponsored champion outwit and outfight a champion with a single sponsor? Only time will tell.

So begins Chapter 1: Aut Vincere aut mori! SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)17:23 No. 702489 ID: 9a84ae
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Noon.Outside the Servian Wall, near Porta Naevia...

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)17:24 No. 702490 ID: 9a84ae
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"... Ow what the hell happened? And Where the hell am I
?"

You're outside of the city of rome during the empire's height of power. What do you have on you? Can you speak latin fluently? Do you have anything you can do to look like less of a barbarian?

Kid, you're not going to like this, but let's get this over with:

*INHALE*

4 Insane Archmages crafted a portal to another universe where history is SLIGHTLY off and put you near the Roman Empire. Yes, THAT Roman Empire. They expect you to claw your way to the top, using nothing but your extensive history about how the Romans were the greatest militant warriors in human history by being exceptionally sadistic assholes with class, and despite the politics and logistics making this near-impossible, take over the entire world so that it will stay in medieval stasis for 1000 years.

Yeah I know, I wasn't thrilled with all this either. Take a few deep breaths and then scream and panic inside your mind, we're using telepathy so you don't have to make a scene to get someone to listen to your angst. And... go!

>>702497
Don't listen to this one, he is just trying to mess with you, only some of those things are true. Just keep calm and try to work this out, you can ask as many questions as you want and we may know the answers.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)17:53 No. 702508 ID: 9a84ae
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"WHO THE HALL IS TAKLKING!?!?!?!?!?"

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)17:55 No. 702509 ID: 9a84ae
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Maybe I can help answer some of your questions?

"!"

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)18:22 No. 702513 ID: 9a84ae
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"uh...Thank you, who are you?"

My name is Adysila, and to answer your earlier question, the voices you heard were the voices of those who will help guide you.

>>702501
Dude.

>>702513
Say hello to Archmage #1.

Her power's waning, so we only get one shot at this. Find a way home or conquer the world, take your pick.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)18:36 No. 702522 ID: b94e02
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"uh... What do they mean by conquer the world?"

He he. I'm sorry to say this might take some time to explain.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)19:16 No. 702532 ID: b94e02
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20 minuets of recap later

"So let me go over this one more time and make sure I have this right. You are one of the four most magical beings of your world who are attempting to bring your world into a millennia-long age of peace by having one final world wide war. And because your power is weakening the four of you chose four empires from my world, including the Roman empire; which is arguably the most influential empire in human history,to fight to unite this world. And you also chose four people who know the history of these empires well enough to guide them in uniting your world and fighting the other three empires."

Yep!

"Ok, quick question; how does a world war usher in an age of peace spanning 1000 years?"

Some time ago we Magistrati discovered that the universe always attempts to auto-balance itself when it experiences prolonged periods of being in a certain state, with the coming war we will officially be able to start a 1000 years worth of peace at its end. Anything else you would like to know?

Yeah.

Is it worth it?

Why didn't you use the American empire? They've got a massive stockpile of nukes which could've caused world peace basically overnight. Plus they're industrialized and could've greatly improved the lives of every person in your world.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)20:17 No. 702550 ID: b94e02
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"yeah, why didn't you choose empires that where more advanced Like the modern U.S. or the British empire?"

because they would outright destroy the kingdoms of this world, I looked into the United states and they are guilty of this. Few of the once many Native American Tribes remain in your time because of the deference in technology. Which is why the most technologically advanced empire only has, relatively speaking, a few very basic arquebuses and no way to gain more from trade like they normally would.

So you plan to cause mass genocide so that some ancient magical protocol will kick in and force the rest of the world to "play nice" for 1000 years?

How about NO.

You're intentionally UPSETTING THE BALANCE. You're going to intentionally start a war that will slaughter millions. Not to mention the lack of war for 1000 years means that any social reforms will be suppressed, and any decadence will go unpunished for 1000 years.

War is stupid, but sometimes you need to do the stupid thing to progress further. Emphasis on sometimes, but your peace seems even stupider.

Also, is there a cultural POINT to all of this war? Factions will fight for what they believe in, even if their actions don't necessarily act in accordance with their beliefs. If you were to get all these countries to kill each other by the thousands for dogma and then come out at the end and say "hey, congratulations on ritually sacrificing your families in the name of your respective conquests but for the sake of of world peace! Your opinions and beliefs don't matter now that nobody is capable of supreme authority or imposing their will on the masses! Now let's all have a nice picnic under the war-torn battlefield while sipping tea that came from trees that feed on the blood of your children's corpses! And now that there's millennia-long peace you can't go to war with us and we're going to get away with it!", I think we'd see a hate-conspiracy designed to wait 1000 years just to rip you apart.

Worst case scenario, the world engulfs so deep in war that peace happens because HUMANITY IS PUSHED TO THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION.

>>702551
She just said it wouldn't be mass genocide. Just a big ol' war.

We just gotta give them a big fight, and come out on top because we need to give the people a *reason* to fight.

...Let's...Just...Keep that theory under our hat because frankly I smell 'not actually the good guys' from these magi-peoples.
But maybe I'm being overly paranoid here. Perhaps instead we could ask what's up with their powers getting weaker and do they know why that is...
Actually, better question: These guys have magic powers. Is magic a thing here?

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)21:27 No. 702582 ID: b94e02
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"so... about magic, it's a thing here?"

It is, but not as prominently as it once was. When the planet was young magic was plentiful and all who lived in this world could use it, but not always control it. That is when the first Magistrati were formed. Originally we worked to aid in focusing and controlling the magical talents of all beings and by extension bring about peace in the world. From human to elf to gnole, all learned control under the Magistrati. But as the centuries passed fewer and fewer could call upon magic. In their frustration the lords and kings lashed out against each-other and sparked blood feuds that have lasted centuries, and now the most magic that can be called upon by common folk are illusions and parlor tricks; unless they devote half their life to study all their is to know of magic. We four, the last of Magistrati, have so much because we were born when magic was still plentiful and knowledge of how to properly control it was easily accessible. We blessed ourselves with long life to preserve what peace we could. When the magic finally dies, so to will the centuries old spells like the one we used on ourselves. And we will return to being mortal. We cannot restore the magic we use but we can achieve our original mission and usher in an age of peace before we pass on.


Are you OK?

"yea... it's... just allot to take in and... accepting the whole magic...thing."

I disagree that the united states, or really any modern nation would have been a bad choice. The genocide of the native americans wasn't caused by technology, but by the racist beliefs of the people at the time. More modern weaponry could have been used to end this war quickly and with minmal bloodshed, no preindustrial force could even come close to touching the US military, any battles they got into would be over in minutes. A few tanks in the capitals of every major country and it would be over. And that's not even touching on the nuclear option.

It is, however, a bit late for me to be saying this. You did say that you're doing this with the last of your juice, right? I'll let it slide this time, because conquering the world using the Romans will probably be more interesting anyway, but I want you to consult us beforehand the next time you're thinking of doing something like this.

Oh, and can you get this guy a toga before you leave?

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)22:09 No. 702597 ID: b94e02
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"oh yeah, you wouldn't happen to have a spare toga I could have would you?"

You won't really need one, your trying to help guide the Roman Empire not blend in and standing out will help prove to their leaders that you are not from their age and the world they knew. And if you really want one you could get one when the Romans realize how valuable you will be to them. And besides, gifting you and the other champions with conditional invincibility is enough.

"Wait, what?"

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)22:14 No. 702600 ID: b94e02
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You and the other champions are invulnerable on the conditions that the empires you guide stay standing.

"...are you saying I can't die?"

You can, your empire just has to fall first.

you OK?

"...not really."

well then I will just leave you to get started then unless you have a last minuet question that needs an answer.

>>702597
Yay healing factor!

Obviously, it runs on magic and will run out when the mana batteries finally shut down.

So, can we get some options on how it works? Examples include

Delayed Rapid Regeneration
Medium Regeneration
Overshield
Anti-Everything Armor
Respawning
Altar of Invincibility
Disease Immunity

Ok, cool. This'll be easy then, just claim you're some minor god or something. They'll believe you once you demonstrate your invulnerability. Once you get to someone important, then you can be honest.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)22:38 No. 702608 ID: b94e02
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"Actually, I would like to know the specifics of the 'immunity' I have."

Of course! You will not get sick or be poison-able, weapons can hurt you but you will heal quickly and only feel half the pain you normally would, but unless you want to endure the uncomfortable feelings you should still eat, drink, and sleep like anyone else.

"Alright, thanks Adysila"

Your welcome, goodbye Aurelius.

>>702608
Let's get this party started!

Use your Endurance superpowers by climbing to a nearby tower, loudly proclaiming yourself their ruler as the most badass hero evah, then jump off a building

through a hoop of fire

into a bed of spikes

Then dance your way to the lion's den

and play patty-cake with the lions until they bite your head off

Then scare the lions

Then go up to the emperor and

rip
his
dick
off

(please censor that)

and then @#$% his daughter

>>702608
Um, the way she describes it sounds like you can still get chopped up into pieces. How does "healing" work if that happens? Also how fast is "quickly"...

Well, she's leaving. You might want to experiment. Chop off a pinky tip.

SamEmpower 2016/02/16(Tue)23:48 No. 702616 ID: b94e02
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Aurelius: "BEFORE I experiment with my invulnerability I should find my way into the city, good thing I was raised in Rome until I was 14. Lets see, I can see the Tiber River to my right from here and I don't see Tiber island which means I must be south of the city, and I seem to be on elevated ground to it which means I must be close to the Aventine Hill. So the closes gates to me would be Porta Naevia, Porta Raudusculana, and Porta Lavernalis. Alright 'voices-in-my-head', your up which gate should I try first?"

Mentally visualize the city. We get screenshots on this thing.

I'd say you should go straight to the capital since you can intimidate ANY praetorian guard by slicing open your neck and dancing.

>>702616
Man I don't know anything about Rome. Try the first gate?

>>702063
Late response, but, what I've been told is that one of the major points of dissension that led to the fall was the imposition of Christianity as state religion, rather than the previous religious freedom. Plus the money that the church took didn't help much either. A quick skim through the Wikipedia article seems to corroborate. I don't claim to be an expert though, and I don't know about other cultural factors. I could believe reversal of assimilation in other ways. Or even as a corollary to that, as once loyal citizens become "heathens".

Not that this is entirely relevant, anyway. ...Aurelius, don't let them declare a state religion, just to be safe.

Oh yeah. Entry gate. I don't see how it makes much difference, really, unless the different gates are used by different sorts of people?

SamEmpower 2016/02/17(Wed)17:25 No. 702747 ID: b94e02
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"Right, Visualize the map. OK I am roughly around here and the Imperial Palace is on Palatine Hill in the center of the city."

Porta Naevia is closer to me but Porta Raudusculana is the most direct path to the Palace, which should I go to?

SamEmpower 2016/02/17(Wed)19:10 No. 702808 ID: b94e02
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Porta Naevia is closer to me but Porta Raudusculana is the most direct path to the Palace, which should I go to?

Maybe you should take the scenic route first, find some street rats to befriend and hire as your spymasters.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)15:31 No. 703160 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: Porta Naevia it is then.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)15:32 No. 703161 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: OK It looks like their are two guards at the gate, any suggestions?

Ask politely to be let in? I mean you're unarmed, so I doubt they have reason to refuse you entry.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)17:32 No. 703210 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: right, no need to freight. To them I am simply a strangely dressed visitor. No need for paranoia. "Hello!"

Guard 1: "Hold!"

both the guards point their spears intently at Aurelius

Guard 2: "Either state your business here or leave, Barbarian!"

Aurelius: any other bright ideas

I fucking knew it. Lecture them on hospitality, you never know when the person at your doorstep might be a god in disguise. Then get stabbed. Once they see how not dead you are you can go inside, get a toga, and head to the palace.

Hey just tell them you're a tourist. You come bearing commerce and important news.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)20:37 No. 703297 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: "Calm yourselves, I'm simply here to bring commerce and important news to Rome. Surely there is no reason to me aggression for that.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)20:42 No. 703300 ID: fd8c98
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Guard 1: "No one is to enter the city by order of Emperor Hadrian! If your news is important then you will tell it to us!"

Guard 2: "And if you are really hear in search of commerce, then where are your wares?"

Aurelius: neither guard is convinced by what I say. Gotta think quick!

Wow them with your mystical technology. Tell them that you can explain the strange things happening at the border, but you need to speak to someone important.

SamEmpower 2016/02/18(Thu)21:42 No. 703326 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: The most modern things I have are my glasses and the clothes on my back. "The news I bring is in regards to what is happening at the Empire's edge! I Must see to it that it is delivered to right men!"

dice 1d20

role for success of argument.

rolled 18 = 18

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>>703326
need help there m8?

SamEmpower 2016/02/19(Fri)00:25 No. 703378 ID: fd8c98
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Guard 1: "News from the front!? Our apologies sir, we did not realize you were an informant of Rome, what with how you are dressed and such!"

Guard 2: "Yes, we are truly sorry for wasting your time. Allow me to escort you to the palace!"

Aurelius: well that went better than I expected!

SamEmpower 2016/02/19(Fri)00:28 No. 703380 ID: fd8c98
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Guard 2: "Stay close sir, we shall be arive at the Palace soon."

Aurelius: Well I managed to get into Rome and I'm on my way to see Emperor Hadrian. Now I just need to figure out what to say to him. Also I should really get some new clothes, I'm starting to get looks.

Just ask the guard if you can get a change of clothes, you don't want to show up in front of the emperor dressed like this. When you reach the emperor, explain that the things you have witnessed are both extraordinary and unbelievable. Ask for a knife, and use it to cut your hand, demonstrating your healing factor. Explain that a god contacted you and explained that all of Rome, along with several other empires from around the globe, has been transported to another world. Tell him that the god blessed you with invulnerability so that you could deliver this information unharmed. Tell him that although this seems far fetched it is entirely true, and should be confirmed any day now when news arrives from the front. Wait to hear his response before saying anything more.

SamEmpower 2016/02/19(Fri)18:44 No. 703630 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: I really need new cloths if I'm going to be a Roman (again), "I'll need to look more presentable for the emperor, you wouldn't happen to know where I could get new cloths would you?"

Guard 2: "If the Emperor believes your information is valuable enough you might not get the chance to change attire, but if you insist then the servants at the palace should be able to find you something."

SamEmpower 2016/02/19(Fri)19:02 No. 703643 ID: fd8c98
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After ascending the steps of the Imperial Palace, the guard leads me to the entrance of the audience chamber.

Guard 2: "Alright the Emperor is just through here, I need to return to my post so this is where I will leave you sir."

Aurelius: "Thank you again, I never got your name by the way."

Guard 2: "Lucius Popidius Secundus, Sir."

Aurelius: "Thank you Lucius, I am Aurelius Tay."

Lucius: "Your welcome sir, goodbye."

>>703630
Ask him for mullets, a bandana, and a pair of cesti. Upgrade what you got.

SamEmpower 2016/02/19(Fri)19:10 No. 703647 ID: fd8c98
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Aurelius: Well...here I am... outside the audience hall of the Imperial Palace... about to meet The Actual Emperor Hadrian... one of the 'Five Good Emperors'....OK guys, I'm not sure if I can do this. You know that saying "never meet your heroes", well seeing as how 'The Five Good Emperors' are my favorite post-Caesar Romans I'm not sure If I can go through with this!

You are literally immortal and cannot be assassinated on a whim until Rome burns or the mana dries up, so just get in there and prove yourself the chosen one!

>>703647
Just go into it assuming that he's serial rapist and pedophile in his spare time, that way you can only be pleasantly surprised. Look around quickly for a servant to make yourself more presentable.

>>703647
Back straight, Chin up! Confidence is key when meeting men in power! Keep your current clothes on though, you'll need them to convince the Emperor that you're not from around here.

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)19:42 No. 703976 ID: 3dbf5c
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>>703654
Aurelius: Ah! right I always forget that Romans were a very 'loose' people. Well, I can't put Hadrian to high on a pedestal now.

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)19:43 No. 703977 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: Right! Get it together ! Here we go!

Sic Semper Tyrannis!

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)20:18 No. 703997 ID: 3dbf5c
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At the end of the Hall are four men: One a Praetorian Guard, Two advisers, and on the throne is Emperor Hadrian himself. They seem to be to raped-up in whatever they are talking about to notice me.

Emperor Hadrian: "...by the gods you men shall drive me to madness with your talking."

Adviser 1: " All the reports from Egypt to Britannia say the same my lord, all who have opposed us and live outside our borders have vanished!"

Adviser 2: "Even our commanders in Dacia have reported the disappearance of barbarian troops they were fighting! Even their dead vanished right in front of him!"

Adviser 1: "We need to decide on a course of action and on what to tell the people!"

Emperor Hadrian: "We know nothing of what has happened outside the borders of the Empire, and until we do I cannot decide on any action that will benefit Rome!"

If I don't get their attention they will easily continue on like this.

Aurelius: "ehem!"

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)20:23 No. 704000 ID: 3dbf5c
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All eyes, in a state of surprise at both my presence and appearance, are now on me.

Aurelius: " Hail Hadrian, Emperor of Rome!" I proclaim as I bow before him.

Emperor Hadrian is the first to right himself and address me.

Emperor Hadrian: "And who are you who stands before me so oddly dressed?"

Aurelius: "..." Crap! I'm drawing a blank! Help me out here!

You are the... emissary that was sent to help ease their transition into this new world they will soon find themselves in.

Then inform them of what has transpired. Well, the gist of it, anyway. Tell them you will give them the full story over a meal or something.

"My name is Aurelius Tay, sir. (You may want to change your last name to something more Roman sounding) I have an explanation for the events near the border." This isn't that hard, just be (mostly) honest in a way that they'll understand. Say that you were contacted by a god and that they told you that Rome, as well as several other empires, has been transported to another world. Say that the god granted you invulnerability so that you could deliver this message unharmed, and that you can demonstrate this if they would like. Mention that you have further information, but that it isn't as pressing. Say that you're willing to answer any questions to the best of your ability.

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)21:39 No. 704039 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "My name is Aurelius Tay, and I know of what is happening at the borders. I was contacted by a god who told me of how Rome and several other Empires were brought to a new world. She then blessed me with invulnerability so that I may bring this information to you unharmed, I have more information on the matter though none is pressing enough to warrant immediate action, but I will answer any question to the best of my ability."

( to determine how Hadrian Reacts: dice 1d20 -8)

rolled 14 - 8 = 6

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>>704039
Oh. This may end badly.

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)22:14 No. 704058 ID: 3dbf5c
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Emperor Hadrian: "..."

Adviser 1: "..."

Adviser 2: "..."

Praetorian Guard: "..."

Emperor Hadrian: "...Are you drunk or do you really think I would believe such nonsense? You know what, don't answer. Remove him!"

Praetorian Guard: "Yes my lord."

Aurelius Tay: I'M LOOSING THEM! HELP!

Diplomacy has failed! Engaging Unlimited Form!

... Just let them stab you a few times. Laugh in their faces and proclaim your endurance as an avatar of Rome.

Hey hang on a second, if you're a fan of this guy maybe you can get him to listen to you by telling him stuff you shouldn't be able to know. Got any silly little details about his life that wouldn't be public knowledge at this time?

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)23:08 No. 704084 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! I-I can prove myself! Hadrian! although most believe you to be a natural-born Roman,you are actually a provincial from Italica in Espania Baetica with century old roots there!"

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)23:09 No. 704085 ID: 3dbf5c
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the room is dead silent

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)23:22 No. 704093 ID: 3dbf5c
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Adviser 1: "you.......are a provincial?"

Emperor Hadrian: "I AM NOT A PROVINCIAL! GUARD! SILENCE THIS IDIOT!"

Praetorian Guard: "Y-Yes sir!"

SamEmpower 2016/02/20(Sat)23:23 No. 704095 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: oh crap this is gonna hurt

I was hoping the silly detail would not be something he would immediately and violently deny.

Yeah, this is gonna hurt, but not as much as you'd expect, apparently. All you can do here is try not to ruin your coat.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)00:04 No. 704107 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "Augh!"

Yeah, intel works when you DON'T BLAB IT TO YOUR ENEMIES IN FRONT OF THEIR FRIENDS.

Just... catch the blade with your hand. It's going to hurt, but you need a show of force to get their attention away from that royal insult.

>>704107
Nooooo, the coat!
Pull out the spear and tell them they owe you some new clothes.

>>704107
Ouch.

Well, probably the best thing to do at this point is pull the spear out, stand up, and try to be as badass as you possibly can.

That, or gtfo, seek medical treatment, and come back for this later. Maybe meet with the emporer in private? ...Wait, he's the emporer, there's no way that's happening.

Damn, I fall asleep for eight hours and you guys manage to fuck us up this bad, hmm...

Try as hard as you can to not look as though you are in pain, they may take that as an invitation to torture you. I want you to prostrate yourself as hard as you can, like put your nose to the tile and spout off the humblest sounding apology you can. Say that your information about certain things may not be as sound as you thought, but that you know for a fact that your knowledge about what is happening at the border is correct. Say that all that you want is to help the empire to the best of your ability.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:25 No. 704265 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "..."

Begin tap-dancing.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:32 No. 704271 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "OW! By God that Hurts!" I can actually feel the spear tip in my heart as it pounds like a drum in my chest. "OK, I will admit that saying such an insulting lie was uncalled for but it was necessary to have me be struck down and prove at least the most unbelievable part of my story."

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:35 No. 704275 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "Secondly, Though claiming you to be a provincial was a lie the rest of what I said was true, and I do know what is going on at the edge of the empire and wish to inform you all about it." This thing is really stuck in my chest!

>>704275
Pull it out and stand up straight.

Keep going, intimidate them!

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:36 No. 704278 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "And Lastly-" *shink*

Now POSE AND QUOTE!

POSE AND QUOTE!

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:37 No. 704282 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "-you owe me some new clothes."

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:40 No. 704283 ID: 3dbf5c
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Advisers 1&2: "..."

Emperor Hadrian: "..."

Praetorian Guard: "..."

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)15:42 No. 704286 ID: 3dbf5c
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Emperor Hadrian: "Walk with me. Tell me everything. From the beginning."

Begin by explaining that you cannot die until one of two conditions happens:
A) Rome Burns
B) Mana Dries Up

And unfortunately the second is inevitable. Whatever magic was left in the world is fading. The "gods" have performed one final, world-changing event before they die. Your goal is to conquer the rest of the world. A lofty goal, but you are immune to assassinations and sudden unexplainable death at the moment.

Other than that, explain the original fall of Rome; how a combination of decadence, poor political assignments, and religious conflict can topple Rome. And now you have to go on the OFFENSIVE, or every other city will attack you first.

They cannot rely on their regular connections and alliances because the game board has changed. You have knowledge of advanced technology, but the other factions will likely discover their own technologies and magicks in this new world. Do not rely on magic, it will die soon.

Explain the enemy factions; China is pretty obvious, so go into minor details about Japan and Aztecs. You will need a sufficient tactical force to win this.

>>704286
At the beginning? I suppose that would mean explaining who you were before you were sent here, but tell him you both don't expect him to believe the time travel nonsense, and it doesn't matter. What matters is that they have been dumped into an unfamiliar world, one you don't know much about yourself aside from the presence of three other alien nations, who you will be fighting against for the right to rule the world for 1000 years of peace.

I think at this point it's safe to reveal everything to him, including that you are from the future. Just start from the first thing you remember from this whole ordeal. And be careful not to talk down to him, even if he's fairly ignorant compared to you he's still the emperor of Rome, your emperor now.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)18:00 No. 704323 ID: 3dbf5c
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20 minuets later:

Emperor Hadrian: " So this mage, Adysila, has chosen Rome to possible unite her world; and to do so we must conquer the other kingdoms of the world and defeat the other Empires chosen to unite this world. Am I right so far?"

Aurelius: Yes, the other Empires are that of The splintered Han Dynasty of China, The Aztec Empire, and The Empire of Japan during a violent state of dis-unity"

Emperor Hadrian: "I see. What can you tell meof these Empires?"

( To determine knowledge of each empire:
Aztecs: dice 1d20 +5
Japan: dice 1d20 -5
China: dice 1d20)

rolled 14 - 5 = 9

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>>704323
Japan is what you would call a VERY old succession state from China. Having developed an isolationist culture on a chain of large islands, they have spent centuries honing the art of small-scale warfare and advanced naval fleets. Their agents and assassins are considered some of the worlds' finest.

They aren't exactly the greatest army, though. The main issue is that a few talented individuals make up the bulk of their army's offensive and defensive strength. Most of their forces aren't capable of standing up to heroes and as such, a few hardened Roman battle troops and some intimidation should be enough to send most of the army running, at which point we should attempt negotiation at an individual level with the few heroes who stay to fight.

rolled 12 + 5 = 17

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I dunno much about the Aztecs, but they were big on ritual sacrifice or something. There was an obscure prophecy they had about the end of the world, and they even had the exact date and time written to the dot. But that day came and nothing happened.

rolled 5 = 5

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Glad you know already know about China. I couldn't tell you about my mother's side of the family if they stabbed me. Again.

>>704323
>The Mexica Aztec Empire or the Triple Alliance (Nahuatl: Ēxcān Tlahtōlōyān,[2] [ˈjéːʃkaːn̥ t͡ɬaʔtoːˈlóːjaːn̥]) began as an alliance of three Nahua "altepetl" city-states: Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. These three city-states ruled the area in and around the Valley of Mexico from 1428 until they were defeated by the combined forces of the Spanish conquistadores and their native allies under Hernán Cortés in 1521.

>The Triple Alliance was formed from the victorious faction in a civil war fought between the city of Azcapotzalco and its former tributary provinces.[1] Despite the initial conception of the empire as an alliance of three self-governed city-states, Tenochtitlan quickly established itself as the dominant partner militarily.[3] By the time the Spanish arrived in 1520, the lands of the Alliance were effectively ruled from Tenochtitlan, and the other partners in the alliance had assumed subsidiary roles.

>The alliance waged wars of conquest and expanded rapidly after its formation. At its height, the alliance controlled most of central Mexico as well as some more distant territories within Mesoamerica such as the Xoconochco province, an Aztec exclave near the present-day Guatemalan border. Aztec rule has been described by scholars as "hegemonic" or "indirect".[4] Rulers of conquered cities were left in power so long as they agreed to pay semi-annual tribute to the alliance as well as supply military forces when needed for the Aztec war efforts. In return, the imperial authority offered protection and political stability in addition to facilitating an integrated economic network of diverse lands and peoples with significant local autonomy despite their tributary status.

>The state religion of the empire was polytheism, worshiping a diverse pantheon that included dozens of deities, many of them having the devotion of an officially recognized cult large enough to be represented in the central temple precinct of the capital Tenochtitlan. The imperial cult, specifically, was that of Huitzilopochtli, the distinctive warlike patron god of the Mexica Aztecs. Peoples in conquered provinces were allowed to retain and freely continue their own religious traditions fully intact, so long as they added the imperial god Huitzilopochtli to their local pantheons.

Dutifully copy-pasted from the Aztec empire's Wikipedia page for your convenience.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)19:17 No. 704349 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "Japan is what you would call a VERY old succession state from China. Having developed an isolationist culture on a chain of large islands, they have spent centuries honing the art of small-scale warfare and advanced naval fleets. Their agents and assassins are considered some of the worlds' finest. Though they are the least unified of all the Empires, we should proceed with caution against them as they have access to a weapon that can easily turn any battle in their favor even if their access to it is limited. The Aztecs are by far the least advanced threat that we face as the have wepons comprising mostly of obsidian tipped clubs and arrows. Though depending on who leads them that might change. They are also a very militaristic Empire that has a religion focused around human sacrifice. There was an obscure prophecy they had about the end of the world, and they even had the exact date and time written to the dot. But I lived through that day and nothing happened. And you already know a fair amount about china, the major thing to keep in mind is that the empire is split between three kingdoms, If I studied more of my mother's side of the family I could tell you more but I decided to focus on my Roman Lineage instead."

Emperor Hadrian: "I see. Then what about you, you have told me of how you managed to get outside the walls of my city and the state of affairs outside the empire's border, but I know little of you yourself."

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)19:46 No. 704353 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "Well as I told you I am of Roman and Chinese decent, I was Born nearly two thousand years after Your rein as Emperor started and raised in Rome until I was 14 years old. After that I Moved to London, or Lundinium as you know it, where I gained a thirst for knowledge in the historical sense."

Emperor Hadrian: "2000 years? My goodness Rome and her Empire has lasted that long?"

Aurelius: "..." Oh boy. Should I tell him?

>>704353
No empire lasts forever.

Just tell him that the problem with monarchy is that bad people can stay in power, even when the majority agree that they need a different ruler. Especially when they keep getting incompetent / crazy / sadistic rulers one after the other and no social surgery can take place.

Caligula is pretty much the poster boy for insane emperors everywhere. Some people theorize that he had a disease that made him crazy in his 30's. Then his nephew took over and did a good job at first, but went too far and tried to conquer Britain which got most of his allies killed, and then HIS great-nephew Nero took over and went on a massive purge of Christians, culminating in a literal burn of the city's Christian district, the damage went too far and Rome's burn was the final straw. From there, the Empire cracked and what remained rose in both power and ruthlessness, but with Rome's culture completely shattered what remained of the empire was a social WASTELAND which left the area stupid and barbaric for 700 years, and then the Roman Empire "rose" again, and when I say "rose" I mean "Transformed Europa into a slew of bloodthirsty zealots that spread death, famine, war, and 'conquest', also known as PLAGUE" for another 1,000 years until it finally fell and then the descendants of THAT fiasco performed two final NIGHTMARES 100 years later, slaughtering millions in ways that finally proved to the world how ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE people can be if they don't take an interest in the government and each other.

Long story short, unquestioning obedience CAN GO @#$% ITSELF. That stuff kills empires, man.

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)20:59 No. 704379 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "I'm sorry you had to hear this but, The Empire of Rome lasted only 400 years after your rein."

Emperor Hadrian: "...It what?" He is clearly not taking this too well.

Aurelius: You had the right idea of not expanding the empire that much further but, eventually Rome suffers from political and economical instability and after dividing the empire to better manage it, the empire falls in the west. It does survive in the East and takes on the name of the Byzantine Empire. And one Emperor, Justinian, nearly succeeds in returning Rome to the Empire 60 years after loosing the west, but even it to fell 1000 years after the fall of the west."

Emperor Hadrian: "I see so Rome falls four hundred years after my time." I can see that the news of his empire's short life has taken a toll on him.

Aurelius: "Rome may have fallen but it's legacy lived on after it. All that Rome achieved lived on to inspire the kingdoms and Empires that followed it, to the point that It's influence can clearly be seen in more than half the world over! Yes the Empire died but Rome lived on." His spirits seems to have been lifted by that last one.

Emperor Hadrian: "I am at least glad to hear that Rome has such a legacy. And.. me? What of my legacy?"

Aurelius: "You build a famous wall in Britannia that is named after yourself and marks the farthest north Rome ever goes, and you are known as one of 'The Five Morally Good Emperors of Rome;' and the third of them chronologically speaking."

Emperor Hadrian: "That is Indeed good to hear." I should really change the subject to something lighter.

Can you share some culinary recipes from the future? Mind you, focus on the ones made in Italy. I want to see what they'll do with it.

Either way it doesn't matter, because now the empire is getting a second chance here in this world!

Now let's see about "inventing" some stuff from the future. maybe... the blast furnace?
http://www.steel.org/making-steel/how-its-made/processes/how-a-blast-furnace-works.aspx

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)22:11 No. 704397 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: I like the idea of possibly sharing some technological advancement, but at the moment after all that has happened I need some sort of down time to decompress after being sent to ancient Rome and experiencing my invulnerability first hand within less than a day.

Ask him about living arrangements, and clothes too.

And food!

SamEmpower 2016/02/21(Sun)23:22 No. 704416 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: "On a side note, I would like to know when you will be making good on the new clothes you owe me, and I would like to now where I will be living."

Emperor Hadrian: "Ah! Of course, I will have the servants fetch you something worthy of your status, and as for your Living arrangements, I am sure I can find you a proper Domus in the city. Until then, I need to have the city informed of what is happening. But I would be honored if the most learned Roman in Rome would attend my banquet tonight at the 12th hour (6 pm)."

Aurelius: "Emperor Hadrian, It would be MY honor to attend."

Emperor Hadrian: "Wonderful! I will assign two of my Praetorian Guard and Some slaves carrying a Litter to guide you through the city to wherever you wish to go after you have changed"

Aurelius: "Thank you emperor Hadrian, I shall see you tonight."

SamEmpower 2016/02/22(Mon)21:37 No. 704698 ID: 3dbf5c
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Fifteen minuets later:

Aurelius: Well it took some time but the servants eventually managed to find me something after, of course, they got over the shock of seeing my blood soaked jacket and no wound behind it. I told them I would be fine with something plane but according to them, Emperor Hadrian wanted my clothes to reflect my importance, which explains the Imperial purple stripe on my toga. What's more is that Emperor Hadrian seems to have loaned me some spending money, about 2000 Denarii for me to spend doing what I wish until the Banquet tonight. The only Question is, where should I go and what should I do until then?

Go out to the street and punch people in the face

just kidding

Go to the slums, spread some coin, and earn a few allies. This would normally be a bad idea because you'd be open to a bandit attack, but you have high-speed regeneration so it's an arbitrage for you. Get every faction in Rome on your side, and the first dozen raids will be EASY.

Bring a praetorian guard with you though, just in case someone considers kidnapping lone wanderers.

SamEmpower 2016/02/22(Mon)23:39 No. 704717 ID: 3dbf5c
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Aurelius: The slums? Well in Rome a lot of the people living in Rome were fairly mixed with the exception of the Paletine and Capitoline hills. The closest thing to slums the city has is the Subura, and that is known to be a prominent Red-Light District. And I'm sure you get the idea of what I will find there and what people will think of me if I go there. I'm open to any other suggestions though.

>>704717
Try getting acquainted with the rich people district, if you feel hungry try buying something, but don't spoil your appetite.

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)15:42 No. 704880 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Like I said the districts are fairly mixed as to who lives where, with a few exceptions of course. But If we are looking to get to know the people of Rome their are three places that could serve well in that regard. The Colosseum Is a great blase to find the many people f Rome, though the only socializing I would be able to do would be betting on the Gladiators. Theirs The Roman Forum Which is only a short distance from here, But since their is no Triumph (military Parade of Victory) going on only reason I would find any one their would be for the temples, Lastly theirs the local Market which is likely bustling with people and goods, although It is likely the most crowded of the three today. Where should I go?

>>704880
You could try your luck at the Coliseum.

As in, use your invulnerability to get instant fame and fortune. Hadrian will pick you up later.

I wonder if he'll downthumb you just for laughs.

Market, the more you get used to interacting with these people the easier it will be. You ever take sword fighting lessons? Otherwise participating in the coliseum would be an exercise in pain tolerance, you would get a chance to get more used to pain and violence, which would be nice, but probably traumatic.

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)21:51 No. 705023 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: So which is it then, Go to the Colosseum to show off to and be seen by every Roman or Go to the Market and gain a reputation slowly among the people?

(note: voting ends in 30 minuets)

Market then. You'd show off your lack of skill quickly in a fight.

To the market.

>>704925
>>705024
( Note: That Reminds me role for sword skill: 1d20)

rolled 2 = 2

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Here goes.

rolled 16 = 16

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY DICE LUCK TODAY?!

Okay, you know what? Healing skill roll:

>>705029

Aurelius: If by sword skill you mean "time trying to copy the sword fighting scenes from movies" then yes I have allot of sword skill!

>>705030
Aurelius: But In all seriousness I have taken sword classes in the past though I am a bit rusty.

( 5 min. remaining to vote! )

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)22:24 No. 705037 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: To the Market then!

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)22:30 No. 705038 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Reaching the bottom of the steps, I reach the Litter and flanked on the two sides of it are Praetorian Guards, One of them is the Guard who skewered me earlier.

Preitorian 1: "S-s-sir, We have been ordered to escort you around the city to wherever you wish to go."

Aurelius: He is clearly not doing to well.

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)22:45 No. 705042 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius:" Alright.. Then lets head to the Market then."

Praetorian 1: "Ah! Yes! Well s-s-step inside and we will be on our way!"

Praetorian 2: "..."

Aurelius: I might want to be careful with what I do around him.

>>705038
Tell him to loosen up a bit, a nervous guard might be seen as an unskilled one, and he has plenty of skill to be confident of. After all, he hit your heart dead-on with a throw! (making light of him stabbing you and praising his skill, which is actually pretty impressive)

SamEmpower 2016/02/23(Tue)23:11 No. 705045 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: "You know, for a man who just threw a spear into my chest and pierced my heart a moment ago you are quite nervous."

Praetorian 1: "Hehe. Yes.. ah... my sincerest apologies for that my lord."

Aurelius: "Don't worry its all water under the bridge."

Praetorian 2: "...wait what!" An expression of both surprise and confusion explodes across his face.

Aurelius: oh jeez, here we go again.

Shields up, weapons free. Simple.

Also, tell him about your plans for stronger shields and ranged one-handed weaponry. It's not shoulder-to-shoulder dirty fighting, but the other nations WILL improve their weaponry with the same magic that makes you currently unkillable, and Rome's legions WILL need the force of a centaur in every attack if they want to make a SCRATCH in enchanted armor.

(which is a lightened version of "Your battlefield is going to become a hail of metal bits zooming faster than the speed of sound and hordes of flying phalanxes firing explosive artillery from the comfort of the skies, evolve or die.")

>>705045
Maybe we shouldn't let your immortality become common knowledge. Things could get weird.

SamEmpower 2016/02/24(Wed)00:00 No. 705048 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: "You want to help me 'demonstrate' so we can get him caught up?"

Praetorian 1:"If its all the same to you, I'd much rather not."

Praetorian 2: "Wait he was serious?!"

Can we get the carriage moving? We will need to get to the apothecaries before they run out of saltpeter.

Look, it doesn't matter, I just want to head to the market so I can, like, buy some stuff already.

SamEmpower 2016/02/24(Wed)21:51 No. 705287 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: "Well that is neither here nor there, for now lets head to the marketplace."

Praetorian 1: "Ah! Yes my lord!"

Praetorian 2: "...Y-Yes my lord."

SamEmpower 2016/02/24(Wed)21:57 No. 705288 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: After hopping into the Litter I realize two things, one the Romans know how to live in the lap of luxury and two, I never want to leave these cushions. Seriously! These are some soft cushions! With the sound of the city passing by outside it almost leaves me relaxed enough to drift off to sleep, almost. A few minuets later the litter comes to a halt.

Praetorian 1: "Sir, we Have arrived."

SamEmpower 2016/02/24(Wed)22:00 No. 705290 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: "I can easily see from here that the market is fully crowded today, it's a good thing I have the Praetorian with me or I might not be able to get through it. Alright, I have 2000 Denarii I can spend, What shall I look to buy first?

>>705288
Yyyyeeeeessss this is what we signed up for.

>>705290
Get a weapon of some kind you think you can handle. Also, a map of the world so you can correct it.

Apothecary. You will want to purchase metals and chemicals, and more importantly, intel on where to find these metals and chemicals.

Search for something that you never knew existed. Hopefully we'll be able to find some product which was lost to time. And try some of the food, but not too much.

A map of some fashion would be nice to have, especially of the surrounding lands if available. Even if you might get to peruse one later, having a personal one can't hurt.

See if you find someone peddling arms and armor, perhaps inquire about their making, such as materials that are used? As a man from the future, you might well be able to introduce some advanced metallurgy eventually. But perhaps not on the marketplace.

A small indulgence of the local cuisine and delicacies can't hurt either, as long as you keep it small of course.

>>705296
A dagger for emergencies might be nice, but don't go buying a sword or anything.

Otherwise, just have a look around, talk to some people, try to get a bit more used to this strange new land.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)15:20 No. 705432 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Finding a map of the Empire will be difficult in this marketplace, most of what is being sold are luxuries and food, which makes finding a snack easy and cheap at only one Denarius. I think I'm actually getting more looks now then when I first entered the city, Granted that may be due to me wearing a toga with an imperial purple stripe on it and the fact that I have the Praetorian Guard following me, but still. I guess this also explains why all the vendors are setting out their more luxurious wears.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)15:43 No. 705437 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Ah! Finally found someone selling weaponry.

Blacksmith: "Welcome my lord! All you see here is some of my finest work for you to purchase, but If you are looking for something Different I can have something custom-made for you by the end of the day!"

Aurelius: "Is that so? Well lets see what we have here then." He has a variety of spears, swords, daggers, shields and armor. To keep thing simple though I focus in on three items in particular:

Pugio Dagger: A Leaf shaped blade a little shorter than a foot in length, worth 25 denarii.

Gladius: The Traditional sword used by most roman soldiers until the 2nd century. A wide blade that is a little over 2 feet in length, worth 50 denarii.

Satha sword: A traditional Roman sword used primarily by cavelry until it was used by infantry to replace the gladius in the 2nd century. Thinner than the Gladius, the blade is nearly a foot longer than that of the gladius, worth 75 Denarii

Which should I buy?

>>705437
YOUR STORE IS PATHETIC AND YOUR PRICES ARE PALTRY

Seriously, I bet that most of this stuff can't handle a single block against a katana!

But yeah, just buy a dagger in case you need it. I'd ask if the shield is for sale, but that one looks flimsy and curiously decaled blue.

Hm. Ask the vendor where he got the blue shield.

daggar get!

A sword is too noticeable.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)16:18 No. 705448 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: It's pretty clear the vendors started jacking up the prices the moment I walked up, It'll take a bit of a silver tongue to bring the prices down. "What can you tell me of this shield?"

Blacksmith: "Ah, you have a fine eye my lord. This shield has been specially crafted to replicate that of the shields used by Scipio Africanus's Legion during their campaign into the lands of Carthage. It was not to uncommon for shields of early Legionaries to be a deep azure or even a Luscious emerald green you know."

>>705447
Actually, does he have a more normal shaped dagger? I think the leaf shape might be a bit impractical.

I was told you were an arms dealer! WHERE ARE YOUR ARMS?!

Can you point us to the apothecary?

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)17:38 No. 705479 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: I want a dagger but the leaf shaped Pugio is more of a slashing weapon than it is a stabbing one. "Do You have any other daggers?"

Blacksmith: "Yes I do, just a moment my lord."

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)17:39 No. 705480 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Well these are my choices as fare as dagger designs, which one should I buy?

B

B or C

B

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)19:00 No. 705511 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: "I'll take the 2nd one, also would you happen to know were I can find the apothecary would you?"

Blacksmith: "Ah, yes their is one a few stalls that way my lord."

Aurelius: "Good, Thank you again"

Blacksmith: "You are most welcome my lord!"

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)19:03 No. 705512 ID: ae8086
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Apothecary: "Welcome my lord! Is their anything I can get you this day?"

Aurelius: What are we looking for here exactly?

Saltpeter and Platinum (or some other high-quality metal which is cheap in Rome).

Ask for various ingredients along with saltpeter so he doesn't catch on. Also ask if you can purchase information on where he purchases his crafting supplies; offer a lot of money for him to escort you.

You will need that saltpeter to forge guns, and platinum to forge shields.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)19:55 No. 705527 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Hmm. Saltpeter and Platinum. I think I remember something about them but I can't quite place it.

(Role 1d20 for Scientific History Check)

rolled 15 = 15

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>>705527
Okay, I did some basic research; there's a mineral deposit called "potash", containing enough potassium nitrate to blow a small house. Combine with tinder and blood to get the chemical reactions for saltpeter, then combine with charcoal and sulfur to get gunpowder.

Oh right, ask about sulfur deposits as well.

Looks like Romans linked Saltpeter with Prometheus. Not sure if it's a key component of Greek fire, but you've got something more damaging in mind...

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)20:42 No. 705533 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: Ah! Now I remember! Platinum Wasn't discovered until the 1500's! And During the time of the British Empire they got most of their Saltpeter from Decomposing Elephant Dung in their Colonies in India! Which we could get from the Roman holdings in North Africa near Carthage! Which means...

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)20:43 No. 705534 ID: ae8086
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Aurelius: ... we can get non of this at the Apothecary.

Well What now?

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)21:44 No. 705543 ID: ae8086
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*Crack*

Aurelius: Was that the Cracking of a whip?

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)21:47 No. 705544 ID: ae8086
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Slave Auctioneer: "These are the Last Four for today! And The Bidding Begins at 500 Denarii Each!"

Aurelius: Well Crap!

Lol nope, they are just slaves. You can't save all of the slaves in Rome, hell you wouldn't want to. The economy would crash.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)22:31 No. 705560 ID: 84052e
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Aurelius: Do you think I don't know that?! Every Empire of the Ancient world was built and maintained on the backs of slaves. But that does not mean I am just going to sit by and watch these people be forced into the service of oppressive masters!

>>705546
Normally I'd agree with you but

most people are MORTAL

Aurelius, jump straight onstage and propose a challenge; for every slave freed you will take a spear to the NECK. And then (tap) DANCE.

Also, you have praetorian guards and a noble's clothes. What are they going to do, sputter incoherently? You'll be FINE.

Okay, I think I have a skit:

Aurelius, immediately jump onstage and act like a salesman. When the slaver asks you why he would EVER murder a random noble and get arrested when he could just sell his slaves and make money, tell him in a deadpan voice that you have 1974 denarii on you right now. Then, your two praetorian guards will loudly pretend that they are looking for a psychopath who just murdered a noble and loudly started yelling "I have ALL the Quae Hit, I am invincible" but utterly ignore the slave auction, at which point the slaver should start getting ideas. Pick a slave and brace for impact.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)23:14 No. 705571 ID: 84052e
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Aurelius: "I'll buy them all for 1900 Denarii"

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)23:17 No. 705574 ID: 84052e
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Slave Auctioneer: "who said-"

Aurelius: "I Did!"

Damnit man, someone else will bid more out of curiosity! You have to intimidate the crowd with something money can't bribe!

(Also you accidentally posted a new quest, please delete the accidental thread)

>>705575
(if I knew how I would have)

Click the box to the left of your name in that one's first post, then scroll to the bottom and press Delete.

SamEmpower 2016/02/25(Thu)23:34 No. 705579 ID: 84052e
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Slave Auctioneer: "Um.. 1900 Denarii for the lot from the man flanked by Praetorian Guard. Do I hear 2000?"

Aurelius: That was clearly rhetorical, the only noise in the crowd now are whispers and murmurs of people wondering who I am, why I am adorned in the Imperial Purple, and why I am protected by Praetorian Guard.

Slave Auctioneer: "em... s-sold then."

You are the dominant force in this auction.

Now HAGGLE.

Can't haggle after the item is bought, Kome.

>>705579
Well you have four slaves now. Whatcha gonna do with them? Errand boys? Scouts?

>>705581
We need to assess them first. From the looks of it there's two more bodyguards/skirmisher, a sneeki breeki recon type, and... maybe an adjutant.
But this is only based on looks. Have the intention for them to be your spec ops cell, or at least the beginnings of one.
We should drum up support for a scouting mission, check if there's any native (non-IRL) factions nearby. Who knows, we might be able to recruit them for the glory of Rome.

I feel like training them for any high-intensity tasks will take too long compared to simply recruiting from people who are already skilled.

Potash is not commonly wasn't yet commonly used back then I think. He could make white phosphorus though. He would need some glassware (possibly specifically made ones) cinnamon(very expensive spice back then, but available), charcoal, and urine. It'd burn bright and hot and he could make some neat smoke grenades with it. Unrealistic on a mass scale, but he could make at least a decent sized batch.

>>705579
That was unwise. You have to care for them now, housing and all. (unless you just keep them with the emperor's slaves)

Honestly, if you guys want to bring technology to ancient Rome we'd be better off going for steam power and electricity. Those don't require rare chemicals. Just some blacksmithing. Granted, electricity isn't particularly useful without the fine-precision tools to make light bulbs and transformers... oh, maybe we can go down that route too?

Hmm, considering immortality, we'll have enough time to teach basic chemistry and physics to the people (among other sciences), and get results from people continuing to research past basic knowledge. Especially with the doctrines of Scientific Method and Peer Review.

Well that was a waste of money, are you going to do this every time we pass a slave auction? I guess some personal servants might be nice, but I can't see how we'd even need four.

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)18:58 No. 705811 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: It was not as much of a waist of money as you think. I Will be getting a Domus in the city, and If I am lucky, a villa in the countryside at some point, both of which will require more than one pair of hands to maintain. Plus, part of establishing one's status among the high-class in ancient Rome is the number of servants one has, which will at least keep the aristocrats of Rome from looking down on me in that regard. Also taking a mental note on that as a social reform for the future once I find a way to enact it without major consequence.

Slave Auctioneer: "And there we are! You are now the owner of four slaves from the four corners of the Empire!"

Aurelius: -under breath- "And it makes me feel dirty all over."

Slave Auctioneer: "What was that?"

Aurelius: " I said, Pleasure doing business with you!"

Slave Auctioneer: "Ah, the pleasure was all mine my lord."

>>705811
Alright, introduce yourself to them and tell them they will be treated well, but you will still expect them to work.

>>705811
The yellow haired girl looks like she's going to be trouble

>>705817
Nah, act really neutral and somewhat disinterested. They can assess how nice you are for themselves.

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)20:05 No. 705822 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: All across their faces I see faces full of Sorrow, anger, defiance, and reluctant acceptance. "My name is Aurelius Tay, and as of now, you are all under my care. Before we go anywhere their are things that I want to make clear. First off-"

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)20:11 No. 705823 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: "-I don't want you to ever address me as 'master', ever."
That got their attention. "Second-"

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)20:22 No. 705824 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: " -I will never raise my hand against you for any reason, and will keep others from doing such if it is not deserved." I can read their faces, and they are all asking if they are even hearing me right. "Thirdly-"

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)20:53 No. 705831 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: "-So long as you work hard, you will always find yourselves with a strong roof over your heads and bellies full of warm food." This has clearly not been what they were expecting. "Any Questions before we get going?"

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)21:42 No. 705841 ID: 15efad
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Germanic woman: "Are you toying with us?"

Aurelius: "No, I genuinely mean what I said." Alright lets get moving "Now lets get those chains off, and remember that if you try to run you will likely find yourself back here again." That struck a little fear back into them. "Also I would like to know your names." This is one they are really taken aback by. Eventually they speak up one by one.

Carthaginian Man: "Aberdaal"

Gaulic Man: "Baltair"

Egyptian Woman: "Itet"

Germanic Woman: "Odila" I think its pretty clear that I need to keep an eye on her.

SamEmpower 2016/02/26(Fri)21:47 No. 705843 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: Well I managed to spend most of my denarii on an apple, a dagger, and four slaves who will not be bought by people who will keep them in line by whipping them.I gotta say, I'm feeling pretty good about myself right now. The Only Question is what to do now? Any Suggestions?

You will need to plan out your next move. Start by training your new team, and see what aptitudes they take best.

>>705843
You need to see about that roof you promised them.

Time to move in!

SamEmpower 2016/02/27(Sat)15:37 No. 705962 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: I'm actually waiting on word from the Emperor about that, until then I suppose I-

Messenger: "Lord Aurelius Tay?"

Aurelius: "Yes?"

Messenger: "I have an invitation for you from the Emperor." Huh. Speak of the devil.

SamEmpower 2016/02/27(Sat)15:44 No. 705965 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: It seems as though the Emperor wants me to join him at the Colosseum to deliver the news to the city. Well, I guess I have my next destination.

You don't have much money left anyway. Get going.

SamEmpower 2016/02/27(Sat)17:16 No. 705988 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: "Get the Litter prepared, we are to meet with the emperor at the Colosseum."

Praetorian 1: "Yes my Lord"

SamEmpower 2016/02/27(Sat)17:23 No. 705990 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: Oh yeah. These cushions could only be softer if they were clouds, I could get used to this. Unlike last time though, were the sound of the city passing by outside left me relaxed enough to nearly pass out, this time the sounds of the city gradually grow the closer we get to the Colosseum.

Steel yourself, you may find that the sights you see at the Colosseum are not easy on your stomach. Hopefully it's just chariot racing, they did that at the Colosseum, right?

SamEmpower 2016/02/27(Sat)18:36 No. 706009 ID: 15efad
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Aurelius: No chariot racing was done in the Circus Maximus, The Colosseum housed Mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and of course gladiatorial contests. This is unfortunately, a way of life I will have to get used to because much like slavery there is not much that I can really do about it.