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Death of Septimius Severus

Death of Septimius Severus

Septimius Severus, the Roman Emperor, lies on his deathbed in Eboracum, surrounded by his sons Caracalla and Geta. The brothers, already rivals, are forced to put aside their animosity momentarily as

Setting

The imperial residence in Eboracum, a grand but hastily adapted Roman villa with British influences, now serving as the emperor's final resting place. The room is a private chamber with high ceilings, draped in heavy fabrics to keep out the winter chill. A large bed dominates the space, surrounded by flickering oil lamps and braziers.

Characters

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Septimius Severus
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A gaunt, elderly man with a deeply lined face and sunken eyes, his once-powerful frame now withered by illness. His dark, thinning hair is streaked with gray, and his skin has a pallid, waxy sheen from prolonged sickness. His hands, resting on the bed covers, are bony and veined, yet still bear the callouses of a soldier.
Caracalla
primary
A powerfully built man in his early twenties, with a square jaw and intense dark eyes that betray his impatience. His short-cropped hair and clean-shaven face reflect Roman military fashion, while a faint scar across his left cheek hints at battlefield experience.
Geta
secondary
A young man in his early 20s, with a slender but athletic build, typical of Roman nobility. His dark curly hair is neatly trimmed, and his clean-shaven face shows signs of recent tears. His olive skin is slightly flushed from distress, and his large brown eyes are filled with sorrow and fear.
Physician
secondary
A middle-aged man of Greek origin, with a lean build and sharp, observant eyes. His hands are steady and precise, accustomed to the delicate work of preparing medicines. His hair is short and slightly greying, and his face bears the lines of a life spent in service to the imperial family.
Slave Attendant
background
A young man in his early twenties, slight of build with sun-darkened skin and close-cropped hair. His hands bear the marks of frequent burns from tending braziers, and his posture is perpetually slightly hunched from years of servile work.

Dialog

Septimius Severus Hear now our final counsel, my sons... Keep harmony between you, for the empire's sake...
Caracalla The legions require strong leadership, Father. We shall not disappoint them.
Geta Pater... must you speak of governance now? Let us... let us simply be your sons this hour.
Septimius Severus No time remains for sentiment, boy. The purple cares not for tears. Enrich the soldiers... scorn all others.
Caracalla The treasury will flow to the barracks as you commanded. This I swear by Jupiter Optimus Maximus.
Geta Brother... surely the people too deserve—
Septimius Severus Enough! Let not my last sight be your quarreling... Pluto's boat awaits...

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