Accession of Commodus as Emperor

Commodus is proclaimed emperor after the death of his father Marcus Aurelius, with senators and Praetorian guards in attendance at the Senate or imperial palace.

Setting

The Roman Senate chamber in the Curia Julia, a grand hall with high ceilings and marble walls, adorned with statues of past emperors and gods. The chamber is filled with senators in their togas and Praetorian guards in full armor standing at attention.

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Commodus

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A young man in his late teens, with a well-built, athletic frame inherited from his gladiatorial training. His face is smooth and youthful, with piercing dark eyes that betray a mix of arrogance and impatience. His curly brown hair is neatly trimmed in the Roman style, and his skin bears the slight tan of one who spends time outdoors.

Senator Lucius

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A tall, imposing man in his late 50s with a sharp, aquiline nose and deep-set, calculating eyes. His hair is thinning and streaked with gray, combed back in the traditional Roman style. His posture is rigid, exuding authority and a lifetime of political maneuvering.

Praetorian Prefect

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A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 40s with a weathered face, deep-set eyes, and a closely cropped military haircut. His posture is rigid, and his muscular build suggests years of rigorous training. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.

Senator Quintus

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A middle-aged Roman senator with a lean but sturdy build, his face marked by the lines of years spent in both military service and political maneuvering. His dark brown eyes are sharp and observant, framed by thick eyebrows that often furrow in thought. His short-cropped hair is peppered with gray, and his clean-shaven face reflects the Roman aristocratic fashion of the time.

Praetorian Guard

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A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 20s with a weathered face and close-cropped dark hair. His muscular frame is evident even beneath his armor, and his piercing brown eyes scan the room with vigilance. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a remnant of past battles.

Dialog

Senator Lucius By the will of the Senate and the sacred authority vested in us by Jupiter Optimus Maximus, we proclaim Lucius Aurelius Commodus Augustus as Emperor of Rome, successor to the divine Marcus Aurelius.

Commodus Finally. I suppose we can skip the rest of the speeches, can't we? The games await.

Senator Lucius The traditions of Rome demand solemnity in this hour, Imperator. Your father's legacy—

Commodus My father's legacy is mine to reshape. Or do you question my divine right?

Praetorian Prefect The Guard stands ready, Imperator. As always.

Commodus Good. Then let the senators keep their traditions. I have better uses for my time.

Senator Lucius May the gods guide your reign, Imperator.

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Coordinates

Year: 180
Date: 3/17
Location: Roman Senate, Rome, Italy
Layer: 2
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Accession of Commodus

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