Death of Septimius Severus
Emperor Septimius Severus lies on his deathbed in Eboracum, surrounded by his sons Caracalla and Geta, his advisors, and the Praetorian Guard. The physician has just confirmed the emperor's imminent d
Setting
The campaign headquarters of Emperor Septimius Severus in Eboracum, a large rectangular room with high ceilings, stone walls, and a wooden floor covered with animal skins. The room is part of a fortified Roman military complex, with heavy wooden doors and narrow windows letting in minimal light.
Characters
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Septimius Severus
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A gaunt, elderly man with deep-set eyes and a prominent nose, his once-dark hair now streaked with gray and thinning. His skin is pallid, clinging tightly to his bones, yet his gaze retains a piercing intensity. His hands, resting on the cot, are veined and frail but still bear the callouses of a soldier.
Caracalla
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A powerfully built man in his early twenties, with a square jaw and intense dark eyes that betray both grief and simmering ambition. His short-cropped hair and beard are meticulously groomed in the military style favored by Roman emperors, and his muscular frame suggests years of military training.
Geta
secondary
A young man in his early 20s, with a slender but athletic build, dark curly hair cut short in the Roman style, and a clean-shaven face. His features are delicate, resembling his father's, but with a softer, more boyish quality. His eyes are wide with anxiety, and his skin is slightly flushed from distress.
Physician
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A middle-aged Greek physician with a lean, wiry build, his olive skin weathered from years of travel and service. His dark, intelligent eyes are framed by deep-set wrinkles, and his short, graying beard is neatly trimmed. His hands are steady and practiced, bearing the marks of countless medical procedures.
Praetorian Guard
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A tall, muscular man in his late 30s with a weathered face, short-cropped dark hair, and a clean-shaven jaw. His posture is rigid with military discipline, and his hands grip the shaft of his spear with practiced ease. His eyes remain forward, but occasionally flick toward the dying emperor.
Dialog
Septimius Severus
Hear me, my sons... The empire is a sword forged by Mars himself. It must not shatter in your hands.
Caracalla
By Jupiter's thunder, it shall not! The legions already swear allegiance to us—to me as senior Augustus!
Geta
Father... surely the divine wisdom of Minerva would counsel... that is, the people need both their emperors to—
Septimius Severus
Enough! Let no man say I left Rome divided. You will rule jointly—swear this by the Lares of our household!
Caracalla
We swear it. Don't we, brother?
Geta
Y-yes... of course we swear. May Dis Pater bear witness to our oath.
Septimius Severus
Aeternum vale... Now leave me. The gods must judge whether I've armed my successors or unleashed civil war.
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