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Death of Nero

Death of Nero

Nero, declared a public enemy by the Senate and with Galba's rebellion closing in, flees Rome and takes refuge in the Villa of Phaon. In a desperate final act, he commits suicide with the assistance o

Setting

A secluded room in the Villa of Phaon, near Rome. The room is modestly furnished with a few pieces of furniture, including a simple wooden bed and a small table. The walls are adorned with fading frescoes depicting pastoral scenes, now barely visible in the dim light. The floor is made of cool, rough stone, and a single narrow window allows a sliver of daylight to enter.

Characters

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Nero
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A man in his early thirties, with a once-regal bearing now diminished by fear and exhaustion. His face is pale, with dark circles under his eyes, and his unkempt hair clings to his sweaty forehead. His hands tremble slightly, and his once-muscular frame appears gaunt.
Epaphroditos
primary
A middle-aged man of Greek origin, with a lean but sturdy build, indicative of a life spent in service rather than labor. His face is lined with the marks of stress and loyalty, his dark eyes sharp yet weary. His hair is short and graying, neatly kept despite the circumstances.
Guard
secondary
A tall, broad-shouldered Roman soldier in his late 30s, with a weathered face marked by years of service. His dark hair is cropped short in military fashion, and his arms bear the scars of past battles. His stance is rigid, a testament to his disciplined training.
Slave
background
A young male slave, likely in his early twenties, with a lean but wiry build from years of labor. His dark hair is cropped short, and his olive skin is marked with faint scars from past punishments. His eyes are wide with fear, darting nervously around the room.

Dialog

Nero They will not take me alive... I will not be dragged through the streets like a common criminal!
Epaphroditos Domine, if this is your will, I shall assist you with all the loyalty I have ever shown.
Nero Do they not know what I have given Rome? The games... the poetry... the beauty...
Epaphroditos History will remember your contributions, Caesar. But now, we must act before the Praetorians arrive.
Nero Help me... help me do this properly. I... I cannot seem to...
Epaphroditos Be at peace, Domine. The gods will receive you as the emperor you are.
Nero What an artist dies in me...

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