Camp of Septimus, Lower Hispania

[AspisPhalanx90]

southern hispania....

[dragoon47]

Septimus wakes up and find that his camp is empty, with the last of the infantry leaving. He asks the centurion what is happening and he gives the consul a letter.

From: Praetor Lucius Valerius Poplicola

Dear Septimus, You are to be recalled to Rome on the charges of conspiracy to commit treason. I have taken command of your legions as of last night if haven't noticed your camp is empty as of yet. The legions will be used to put down a rebellion. In the meantime you are to return to Rome else the charges become much, much worse. Sincerely, Praetor Lucius Valerius Poplicola.

[chaplain118]

Consul Septimus,

I have received your message and since you have been recalled to Rome, I see no need for me to personally approach you in camp. And as the situation within the city has reached a tenuous stability, I feel that it is more than possible that you can visit me personally at my home. I will look forward to speaking with you soon.

Pallas
Exitus Acta Probat

[AspisPhalanx90]

The Camp was set up in southern Hispania. The legions were busy making preparations for the next battle they would see. they were rested, eager, and ready to fight for Rome. The Consul resides in the Praetorium, under much security..

[Crozimodo]

A letter arrived...

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Gaius Julius Septimus,

Whilst I am intrigued by your offer I find that our circumstances will make meeting face to face quite impossible. As Tribune I cannot leave the boundaries of the city and still benefit the people. My office will not allow it and nor my duty. At the same time I am loath to pull you away from your duties in Hispania where you are performing such admirable service to our city. The nature of your proposal seems far too delicate to be discussed via dispatches unless you deem it otherwise so. An alternative idea is that you could send another in your stead?

I wish you all the best in your endeavours and hope to hear from you soon,
Titus Cassius Gerges
Tribune of the People of Rome

[chaplain118]

A letter arrives

Septimus,

I had expected this rash behavior out of men such as Pallas or Gracchus, but not from you, who had shown himself to be a most upstanding and loyal of Roman to the Senate. Yet here we stand and you have conducted an illegal war. You sought not the Senate's opinion and deemed it appropriate to carry out your own personal war in Hispania. I had originally voted for moving more men to Hispania, but your war has deemed it unnecessary. What are you planning? Are you attempting to form your own personal kingdom in faraway Spain, far from the watchful eyes of the Senate? Are you attempting to create your own legacy and perhaps even strike back at Rome? This I cannot stomach, cannot allow. The Senate was bypassed altogether, a kingly act if you will notice. And Rome does not answer kindly to Kings.

I require you to present yourself before the Senate in person, abandon your imperium, and answer for your illegal war. Otherwise, I cannot say I shall be restrained in my prosecution. Yes, there will be a prosecution, for you have inevitably violated the very basic laws of our Republic. It pains me to say this to an old friend and ally, but I find the commanders of our armies have grown more and more unrestrained, more and more wild in their pursuit of ambition and glory. This cannot be allowed to stand. If you still have a shred of Roman dignity left in you, then you will halt your steps and defend the narrow strait between Africa and Spain, as per your duty.

L. Aem. Scaurus