Accession of Nero
Young Nero is being proclaimed Emperor by the Praetorian Guard in the Roman Senate, under the watchful gaze of his mother Agrippina, who stands in the shadows, orchestrating the event.
Setting
The grand Curia Julia, the Senate House in the Roman Forum, with its imposing marble facade and towering bronze doors. The interior is lined with rows of wooden benches arranged in a semicircle around the central dais where Nero stands. High windows allow shafts of morning light to cut through the smoky air.
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Nero
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A slender 17-year-old with delicate features, his face still bearing the softness of youth. His curly auburn hair is carefully arranged in the Julio-Claudian style, and his pale skin flushes easily with emotion. His hands are long-fingered and expressive, betraying his artistic inclinations.
Agrippina
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A striking woman in her early 40s, with sharp features and piercing dark eyes that miss nothing. Her posture is regal, her movements deliberate, exuding an air of calculated control. Her pale complexion contrasts with the dark shadows of the alcove where she stands.
Praetorian Prefect
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A broad-shouldered man in his late 40s with a weathered face marked by years of military service. His dark hair is cropped short in military fashion, with streaks of gray at the temples. A thick scar runs from his left eyebrow to cheekbone, evidence of past battles. His stance is rigid with military precision, but his eyes dart frequently toward Agrippina's alcove.
Senator
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An elderly statesman with a gaunt face, deep-set eyes, and a prominent Roman nose. His thinning white hair is carefully combed back, and his posture, though slightly stooped with age, retains an air of dignity. His hands are veined and slightly trembling, betraying his reluctance.
Praetorian Guard
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A tall, broad-shouldered soldier in his late 20s with a weathered face, short-cropped dark hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. His muscular frame is accentuated by the weight of his armor, and his piercing eyes scan the room with practiced vigilance. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.
Dialog
Praetorian Prefect
By order of the Senate and People of Rome, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus is proclaimed Imperator! Hail Nero Caesar! Hail!
Nero
I... that is to say, the Senate's wisdom honors me beyond... beyond what Achilles felt at Troy!
Agrippina
Does the wolf not stand tall when the moon favors his hunt? Let all see how Jupiter's eagle now perches upon the Capitoline.
Praetorian Prefect
The Guard stands ready. The Guard always stands ready.
Nero
Mother... I mean, the Augusta's counsel shall... shall guide me as Minerva guided Aeneas!
Agrippina
The son remembers his debts to those who bore him to this hour. How fortunate when filial piety and statecraft walk hand in hand.
Praetorian Prefect
The oath will be repeated! All present will swear!
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