Birth of Commodus
The birth of Commodus, future emperor of Rome, in the imperial villa at Lanuvium. Empress Faustina the Younger has just given birth, surrounded by midwives and attendants, while Emperor Marcus Aureliu
Setting
The imperial villa in Lanuvium, specifically the birthing chamber of Empress Faustina the Younger. The room is spacious, adorned with frescoes depicting mythological scenes, and lined with marble columns. A large, canopied bed dominates the center of the room, surrounded by midwives and attendants.
Characters
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Faustina the Younger
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A woman in her early 30s, with a delicate yet regal bearing. Her face is oval-shaped, with high cheekbones and a slightly aquiline nose, framed by dark, wavy hair that is now damp with sweat and loosely tied back. Her eyes are large and expressive, a deep brown that reflects both exhaustion and quiet triumph. Her skin is pale, with a faint flush from the exertion of childbirth, and her lips are slightly parted as she catches her breath.
Senior Midwife
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A middle-aged woman with a sturdy build, her hands worn from years of delivering children. Her dark hair is streaked with gray and pulled back in a simple bun, and her face bears the lines of experience and wisdom. Her eyes are sharp and observant, accustomed to reading the signs of labor and the needs of new mothers.
Attendant Slave
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A young woman in her early twenties, with a slender but strong build from years of service. Her olive skin is smooth, and her dark brown hair is neatly tied back in a simple braid. Her hands are calloused but gentle, accustomed to delicate tasks.
Imperial Messenger
background
A young man in his early twenties, lean and muscular from constant travel, with sun-weathered skin and short-cropped dark hair. His face is flushed from exertion, and his breathing is heavy. He has sharp, alert eyes that scan the room quickly, taking in the scene before focusing on the Empress.
Dialog
Faustina the Younger
Juno Lucina be praised... Is he whole? Strong?
Senior Midwife
As strong as any son of Mars, Domina. Ten fingers, ten toes, and lungs that could wake the Lares.
Faustina the Younger
Let me see his eyes... Does he have his father’s gaze?
Senior Midwife
Not yet, Domina. But his grip—ah! A proper little bull, this one.
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