Death of Emperor Titus
Emperor Titus lies on his deathbed in the imperial palace, surrounded by senators and physicians, as his brother Domitian watches closely. The room is filled with tension as Titus struggles to speak h
Setting
Imperial bedchamber in the Domus Flavia, the grand residential wing of the Imperial Palace on Palatine Hill. The room is spacious with high ceilings, adorned with frescoes and marble inlays. The emperor's large bed is positioned centrally, surrounded by a semi-circle of concerned onlookers.
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Emperor Titus
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A middle-aged man of average height with a once-powerful build now weakened by fever. His face is gaunt, with deep-set eyes and a prominent Flavian nose. His skin is pale and damp with sweat, his short beard unkempt from days of illness. His hands, once strong, now tremble slightly.
Domitian
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A man in his early 30s with a lean, athletic build, sharp features, and piercing dark eyes. His short, dark hair is neatly trimmed in the Roman style, and his clean-shaven face reveals a strong jawline. His posture exudes confidence, but there's a tension in his shoulders that betrays his inner turmoil.
Chief Physician
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A middle-aged Greek man with a lean, wiry build, deep-set dark eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard streaked with gray. His hands are long-fingered and steady, accustomed to delicate medical procedures.
Senator Lucius
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A distinguished elder statesman in his late 60s, with a lean but sturdy frame that speaks of a life spent in both military service and political maneuvering. His face is lined with deep wrinkles, particularly around his sharp, calculating eyes, and his thinning grey hair is combed back in the traditional Roman style. His nose is slightly aquiline, and his mouth is set in a firm line, though currently pursed in quiet intensity.
Assistant Physician
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A young man in his early 20s, slight of build with olive skin and dark, curly hair cropped short in the Roman style. His face is smooth, lacking the beard of maturity, and his hands bear small scars from handling medicinal herbs and instruments.
Dialog
Emperor Titus
If it pleases the gods, let Rome remember Titus not for his death, but for the peace he brought to her streets...
Domitian
Brother, you must not speak so! The physicians say—
Chief Physician
Perhaps... if the Divine Emperor would permit another application of the Thessalian draught? The fever shows no mercy...
Emperor Titus
Save your herbs, good physician. I marched with legions who fell to simpler ailments than this treachery in my blood...
Domitian
Name your successor, Titus. The Senate gathers like vultures at the gates!
Emperor Titus
Does my brother imagine the purple toga will fit him better than it fits me?
Chief Physician
Noble Domitian, it would seem prudent to... allow the emperor's breath to flow freely now...
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