Fall of Rome (536)
In the aftermath of a volcanic winter, Rome lies in ruins with its citizens starving and Gothic soldiers enforcing order. A desperate mother tries to steal food for her child, drawing the attention of
Setting
A desolate street in Rome near the Forum Romanum, with crumbling marble columns and abandoned market stalls. The once-grand avenue is now littered with debris and the occasional corpse covered in a thin layer of volcanic ash.
Characters
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Gothic Captain
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A tall, broad-shouldered Gothic warrior in his late 30s, with a weathered face marked by a deep scar running from his left temple to jawline. His cold blue eyes assess everything with military precision, and his muscular frame is accentuated by years of combat. His long, unkempt blond hair is tied back with a leather thong, and his beard is streaked with grey.
Starving Mother
primary
A gaunt Roman woman in her late 20s, with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes that speak of prolonged hunger. Her dark hair is matted and streaked with ash, her once-fair skin now sallow and stretched tight over sharp bones. She moves with the cautious desperation of a hunted animal, her thin frame barely able to support the weight of her tattered clothing.
Gothic Soldier
secondary
A young Gothic soldier in his mid-20s, with a lean but muscular build from years of military training. His face is weathered by the elements, with a short, unkempt beard and piercing blue eyes that occasionally betray his inner conflict. His hair is dark and tied back in a simple warrior's knot.
Child
secondary
A frail, malnourished child of about 5 years old, with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes. Their hair is matted and dirty, clinging to their scalp in uneven patches. The child's skin is pale and sallow, showing signs of prolonged hunger and illness. Their small frame is almost skeletal, with visible ribs and joints protruding through thin skin.
Roman Elder
background
An elderly Roman man in his late 70s, gaunt and frail with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes. His thinning white hair clings to his scalp, and his skin is weathered with deep wrinkles. His hands tremble slightly from weakness and age.
Dialog
Gothic Captain
Move, worms! The market is closed by order of King Theodahad.
Starving Mother
Please, great lord... just a crust for my child...
Gothic Captain
Your spawn will join the corpses soon enough.
Starving Mother
Ceres, hear me! Vesta, protect us!
Gothic Captain
Your gods are dead. Just like your empire.
Starving Mother
Then let Pluto take us now...
Gothic Captain
Pathetic carrion.
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