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Accession of Vitellius

Vitellius is proclaimed emperor by his legions in a Roman military camp in Cologne, with soldiers cheering and standards raised, marking the beginning of his bid for power during the Year of the Four

Setting

A large open space within the Roman military camp, surrounded by wooden palisades and watchtowers. The tribunal, a raised wooden platform, stands at the center, where Vitellius is being proclaimed emperor. The ground is packed earth, slightly muddy from recent winter weather, with scattered straw to absorb moisture. Tents and barracks line the perimeter, their leather and fabric walls flapping slightly in the cold breeze.

Characters

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Aulus Vitellius
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A corpulent man in his mid-fifties with a round, flushed face and thinning hair. His heavy-lidded eyes give him a perpetually sleepy appearance, though they now gleam with excitement. His thick neck and broad shoulders suggest past military strength now softened by indulgence.
Legionary Centurion
secondary
A battle-hardened officer in his late 40s, with a muscular build from decades of military service. His face is weathered with deep lines from sun exposure, and a prominent scar runs across his left cheekbone. His short-cropped hair is graying at the temples, and his piercing dark eyes command attention. He holds his vine staff (vitis) with the authority of a seasoned leader.
Legionary Standard-Bearer
secondary
A burly soldier in his late 20s, with a square jaw and short-cropped dark hair. His sun-weathered face bears a scar across the left cheekbone, and his muscular frame strains slightly under the weight of the heavy standard.
Legionary Veteran
background
A grizzled soldier in his late 40s with a weathered face, deep-set eyes, and a thick, graying beard. His muscular frame shows signs of years of military service, with several scars visible on his arms and face. His nose is slightly crooked from a past break, and his hands are calloused from wielding weapons.

Dialog

Aulus Vitellius By Mars! This day... this glorious day! The gods themselves have chosen us—chosen me—to restore Rome's honor!
Legionary Centurion Sound the cornu! Let all Germania hear the Eighth Legion's voice!
Aulus Vitellius Your loyalty... your loyalty humbles me. But tell me truly—do the gods smile on this, or is it merely mortal ambition?
Legionary Centurion The eagles have spoken, Dominus. When standards move without orders, Jupiter himself guides them.
Aulus Vitellius Then let Otho tremble in Rome! Let the Senate see how true soldiers choose their emperor!
Legionary Centurion Pila ready! Shields high! Show your Imperator the wall of steel that marches for him!
Aulus Vitellius Yes... yes! The Rhine legions shall be my voice to Rome. But first... first we must feast! Let the men have double rations of wine!

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