Assassination of Emperor Domitian
Emperor Domitian is ambushed in his private chambers by a group of conspirators, including his own court officials Stephanus and Parthenius, who stab him to death, ending his tyrannical rule.
Setting
Domus Flavia, Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy — the private chambers of Emperor Domitian, a lavishly decorated room with marble floors and walls adorned with frescoes depicting imperial victories.
Characters
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Emperor Domitian
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A man in his early 40s with a lean but muscular build, his face marked by the stress of rule with deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. His dark hair is thinning slightly, combed forward in the imperial style, and his expression carries the weight of suspicion and authority.
Stephanus
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A middle-aged freedman of sturdy build, with a weathered face marked by years of service. His dark eyes are sharp and calculating, framed by deep lines of stress and determination. His hands are calloused, betraying both manual labor and recent weapon training.
Parthenius
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A middle-aged man of slight build, with sharp features and thinning dark hair. His eyes are keen and calculating, betraying a mind always at work beneath a composed exterior. His hands are well-kept, indicative of a life spent in the imperial court rather than manual labor.
Guard Captain
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A seasoned soldier in his late 30s, with a muscular build and a scar running from his left temple to his jawline. His short-cropped hair is dark with hints of grey, and his piercing brown eyes reflect years of military discipline.
Conspirator
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A lean, sinewy man in his late 30s with a weathered face, deep-set eyes, and a jagged scar running from his left temple to his jawline. His hands are calloused, suggesting a history of manual labor or military service.
Dialog
Parthenius
Dominus, the reports from Germania demand your immediate attention—the courier waits with sealed dispatches!
Emperor Domitian
What madness is this? No courier arrives unannounced in my chambers!
Stephanus
The grain must be ground, Augustus.
Emperor Domitian
You dare raise steel against Jupiter's chosen?
Parthenius
The Lares have turned their faces from this house, Dominus.
Stephanus
For Domitilla!
Emperor Domitian
Parthenius, you snake-fed—
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