Tyr
Pulsar
- Joined
- May 17, 2009
- Location
- California
The young woman that he held by a rope leash, was like so many others, that he’d seen shocked, confused, and yet almost defiant, not believing that their lives were forever changed. It wasn’t that Rome was some empire that had rapidly expanded against all of its neighbors, it had happened not over days or week, not even a few years, but centuries. Generations would go by with the Republic being static, now just wasn’t one of those times. Still the legions of Rome were prepared and ready to do the Republic’s will, and did so with professional and ruthless efficiency. In the end they had to rely on local support, and the areas conquered to support themselves. So where others would pillage, loot and destroy their enemy, Rome would take control, but build roads, bring laws and order. Still Rome took from those it defeated, in the form of taxes, fees, and the property of those that stood against them, so not everyone thrived under Roman rule when it came.
Castor wasn’t immune to nerves, as he approached the doors to the grand hall, he was only a mere soldier, a footman, one of thousands. Beyond those doors were men who were the personification of power. They stood closed, but once Castor saluted and explained his reasoning for being there, the guards opened the doors and directed him inward, his prisoner in tow.
There were all kinds of people moving about. Several large men in the glorious and gaudy armor of Roman soldiers distinguish them as high ranking commanders. Also there stood well a few well dressed Macedonians, and though Castor wouldn’t recognize them Ana would, they were not any of her family. No the noble woman and man who stood with the Roman commanders were from a rival family, one that had always coveted the power, wealth and position that Ana and her family had. They turned, and seeing her smiled, the smile cutting, as Castor came to a stop, saluted and then stood rigid, while in a clear voice he announced himself.
Castor Luius, Decanus of the 5th Legion reporting as ordered.
Stand easy soldier.
Said Centurion Hadrianus, the second in command of this legion. The other man who was above him stood silent watching and waiting. The Centurion moved forward looking at Ana.
And who might you be?
The noble behind him started to speak and he raised his hand and she stopped mid sentence, which only made clear who was really in charge here.
Castor wasn’t immune to nerves, as he approached the doors to the grand hall, he was only a mere soldier, a footman, one of thousands. Beyond those doors were men who were the personification of power. They stood closed, but once Castor saluted and explained his reasoning for being there, the guards opened the doors and directed him inward, his prisoner in tow.
There were all kinds of people moving about. Several large men in the glorious and gaudy armor of Roman soldiers distinguish them as high ranking commanders. Also there stood well a few well dressed Macedonians, and though Castor wouldn’t recognize them Ana would, they were not any of her family. No the noble woman and man who stood with the Roman commanders were from a rival family, one that had always coveted the power, wealth and position that Ana and her family had. They turned, and seeing her smiled, the smile cutting, as Castor came to a stop, saluted and then stood rigid, while in a clear voice he announced himself.
Castor Luius, Decanus of the 5th Legion reporting as ordered.
Stand easy soldier.
Said Centurion Hadrianus, the second in command of this legion. The other man who was above him stood silent watching and waiting. The Centurion moved forward looking at Ana.
And who might you be?
The noble behind him started to speak and he raised his hand and she stopped mid sentence, which only made clear who was really in charge here.