Accession of Emperor Antoninus Pius, 138, italy, rome
Setting
The interior of the Curia Julia in the Roman Forum, a grand rectangular hall where the Senate convenes. The space is vast, with high ceilings and tiered seating along the sides, leading to a central podium.
Characters
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Antoninus Pius
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A man of dignified bearing, with a composed countenance that reflects his reputation for wisdom and moderation. His features are marked by a strong nose and a receding hairline, with a short, well-groomed beard in the Roman fashion. His posture is upright, exuding authority tempered with humility.
Senior Senator
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A distinguished Roman senator with a strong, authoritative presence. His face is lined with age and wisdom, and his posture exudes the gravitas of his position.
Junior Senator
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A young senator in his early 30s, with a clean-shaven face and short, neatly combed dark brown hair. His sharp, attentive eyes reflect a keen intellect and a sense of duty. He carries himself with the poised confidence of a rising political figure.
Praetorian Guard
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A tall, broad-shouldered man with a clean-shaven face and short-cropped dark hair. His piercing eyes scan the room with practiced vigilance, missing no detail.
Dialog
Senior Senator
By the will of the Senate and the consent of the gods, Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus, we declare thee Imperator Caesar Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius.
Antoninus Pius
I accept this sacred trust with humility, pledging to uphold the laws of Rome and the dignity of the Senate as our ancestors decreed.
Senior Senator
May Jupiter Optimus Maximus grant thee wisdom, and may the Pax Romana flourish under thy hand as it did under Hadrian's.
Antoninus Pius
With the guidance of the Senate and the favor of the gods, I shall be but the steward of Rome's eternal glory.
Senior Senator
The Augustan peace shall endure. The Senate stands with thee.