Death of Vitellius
Emperor Vitellius is dragged through the streets by Vespasian's troops, beaten to death, and thrown into the Tiber River. The scene is chaotic, with angry mobs and the Gemonian stairs where his body i
Setting
The Gemonian stairs in Rome, a notorious site for public executions and displays of corpses. The stairs lead down to the Tiber River, surrounded by chaotic Roman streets filled with angry mobs and Vespasian's troops.
Characters
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Vitellius
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A corpulent, middle-aged man with a flushed, sweaty face and thinning hair. His body shows signs of recent beatings—bruises and cuts mar his skin. His once-imperial bearing is broken, replaced by the slumped posture of a defeated man.
Vespasian's Soldier
primary
A battle-hardened legionnaire in his late 30s with a muscular build, sun-weathered skin, and a short military haircut. His face bears a faded scar across the left cheekbone from previous campaigns. His hands are calloused from years of wielding gladius and shield.
Angry Citizen
secondary
A middle-aged Roman plebeian with a wiry build, sun-weathered skin, and a missing front tooth. His hands are calloused from manual labor, and his hair is greasy and unkempt.
Street Urchin
background
A scrawny child of about 8 years with sunken cheeks and wide, darting eyes. Their matted hair is streaked with dirt, and their bare feet are calloused from years of running through Rome's streets. A faint scar runs across their left cheekbone.
Dialog
Vitellius
I am your emperor! By the mos maiorum, you cannot do this!
Vespasian's Soldier
Silence, usurper. The Senate has spoken.
Angry Citizen
Look at him squeal! Fat as a stuffed dormouse!
Vitellius
Mercy! I'll give you gold, estates!
Vespasian's Soldier
Hold position. Let the mob have their due.
Angry Citizen
To the Tiber with him! Let the fish feast!
Vitellius
No! Not the stairs! I beg—
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