Death of Nero

Nero, the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, takes refuge in the villa of his freedman Phaon after being declared a public enemy by the Senate. As Roman soldiers approach to arrest him, he he

Setting

Villa of Phaon, a modest but well-appointed country estate located about four miles outside Rome. The scene takes place in a small, private chamber with marble floors and frescoed walls, overlooking a courtyard garden.

Characters

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Nero

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A man in his early 30s, with a slightly plump face, curly reddish-blond hair, and a weak chin. His eyes are bloodshot from lack of sleep, and his skin is pale with a sheen of sweat. He has the soft hands of someone unused to manual labor, though they now tremble uncontrollably.

Epaphroditus

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A middle-aged man of slight build with sharp, intelligent features. His dark hair is streaked with gray, and his olive skin shows signs of stress and fatigue. His hands are delicate, accustomed to writing rather than labor.

Centurion

secondary

A battle-hardened Roman officer in his late 30s, with a muscular build from years of military service. His face bears a prominent scar across his left cheek, a testament to past battles. His short-cropped dark hair is streaked with gray, and his piercing brown eyes show both discipline and weariness.

Soldier

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A young Roman soldier in his mid-20s, with a lean but muscular build from years of military training. His sun-darkened face is clean-shaven in the Roman fashion, with sharp features and a scar running along his left cheekbone from a previous battle. His short, dark brown hair is slightly tousled from the hurried approach to the villa.

Dialog

Nero Qualis artifex pereo! What an artist dies in me... Epaphroditus, hold the steel steady—I tremble like a leaf before Pluto's gaze.

Epaphroditus Dominus... the hour is come. Let me guide your hand as I've guided your words these many years.

Centurion By order of the Senate and People of Rome—lay down your blade. You shall face justice, not the styx.

Nero Justice? From those jackals? No—this is how Nero Caesar exits! Tell them... tell them I went singing!

Epaphroditus The soldiers breach the outer gate, Dominus. The Furies themselves couldn't outrun them now...

Centurion Stand down, freedman. The Senate wants him alive.

Nero Alive? For their triumph? Never! Strike true, my faithful one—send me where even Roman justice cannot follow!

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Coordinates

Year: 68
Date: 6/9
Location: Villa Of Phaon, Near Rome, Italy
Layer: 2
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