Villa Sergii Lucanii

**High Flying Dwarf** · August 10, 2011, 07:06 PM

Villa Sergii Lucanii

East of Rome lie the Albanus Mons, the Alban Hills. Legend tells of the volcanic eruptions that took place on these lush green lands and of the young Roman Kingdom, which in the first century after its founding took up arms to crush the ancient kings of Alba Longa, from whom Romulus and Remus are said to be descended

The Sergii are most familiar with the legends and myths of their home, and they take pride in their rich heritage.

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The Villa Sergii Lucanii is the home of Marcus Sergius Lucanus, a young patrician who is about to make the step up to the Senate. His father, Decius Sergius Lucanus, was a quiet man who shied away from the publicity of the senate and the decision making at the heart of Rome. Decius has recently passed and left the age old estate to his son. Now is the time for Marcus to show his worth, and to make the name of the Sergii Lucanii known throughout Rome, and maybe even the world.

Marcus Sergius Lucanus

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**Nota'** · August 25, 2011, 11:39 AM

A slave comes to the door, and hands over a letter withdrawn from a pouch containing more. The letter is twice sealed, once with the symbol of the Geminii clan, and next to it a seal of a set of scales.
The letter reads:

Senator Marcus Sergius Lucanus,
Praetor Spurius Geminius Scaeva has granted you a place in the tribunal over seeing the trial of Senator Flavius Julius Corvenus for crimes of treason against the state of Rome. Your attendance is expected.
Signed,
Gaius Claudius Drusus
Secratary of the Praetor of Rome

**Kubrick** · August 26, 2011, 04:32 PM

And finally the runner arrives at his last destination, the old but beautiful mansion of the Sergii.

Ave senator M. Sergius Lucanus,

The trial of Flavius Julius Corvenus is starting today. As you volunteered to be part of the tribunal we ask you to appear in the next hour.

Noble greetings,
Quintus Antonius, assistant to C. Geminius Dives.

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 03, 2011, 02:50 PM

Marcus slumped in his chair, a long year was coming to an end and the events of the past year had given him a lot to think about. He sighed and opened a beautifully ornate drawer to produce a red book. The book of the Sergii streched back through to the founding of Rome, the combined memoirs of Marcus' family throughout generations. Opening the book, Marcus produced a fine metal pen and an inkwell and began to write the newest chapter.

"These are the memoirs of Marcus Sergius Lucanus, paterfamilias of the Sergii, senator of Rome and at writing quaestor, and the son of Decius Sergius Lucanus, who passed away just under two years ago, the year is 485 years after the founding of Rome."

Marcus smiled, best to get the details out of the way, lest the name of the Sergii fall out of memory.

"The year has already passed into history, after my election to the office of quaestor, I pushed through a series of construction works to aid the homeless in Capua and to improve the ports in Taras, the next decade should see the benefits of this work come to fruition.

We sentenced a traitor this year, Flavius Julius Corvenus. I was asked to stand on the tribunal of the patrician, who had been consul a few years ago. Corvenus had let his soldiers run rampage throughout the city of Syracuse and causing a conflict with the Carthaginians. Needless to say, he was convicted and sentenced to death by being thrown from the Tarpeian rock, but committed suicide before we could do so.

It appears I may have gained a few friends out of the conviction, Spurius Horatius Lurco, a patrician of great honour and integrity, has been suffering from illness over the past year, it may be a good idea to gain his support to advance my career.

I plan on standing for Praetor in the next year, hopefully by the next time I write in this journal, I hope to have served a term."

Marcus closed the book and placed his pen down, his servant poured out a cup of wine and placed it on the senator's table. Marcus picked up the drink and tasted it, live was sweet indeed.

**Gone 2 the Celts** · September 09, 2011, 07:56 PM

A messenger arrives with a message for the senator

Senator Lucanus,

I see that you have already had great success as a senator. Unfortunately, the same is not the same for me. I have supported you in all but your first election. My proposition is that you shall do the same for me. A small payment is with the slave should you accept

Senator Flavius Furius Fusus Brenianus

P.S. You shall always be a dwarf to me

The slave takes out a pouch of money, and awaits the arrival of the senator

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 10, 2011, 06:27 AM

Marcus arrives back at the Villa alongside his lictors, having fled from Rome amidst the chaos in the Senate House, he notices the slave as his own servants approach him to check he is alright.

"You there, what business do you have with the house of the Sergii?"

"A message Dominus, from Senator Brenianus"

Lucanus takes the letter and reads it, soon after, he heads into the villa. A couple of minutes later, his servant approaches the slave and gives him another letter

Senator Flavius.

Although I am quite irritated with your constant comments about my stature I will support you in your next bid for election. I ask also for a favour from you, I will need you to use your influence with the plebs to help me get Scaeva out of office. His betrayal of the people of Rome will be our undoing if we do not stop him.

Praetor Marcus Sergius Lucanus

**Gone 2 the Celts** · September 10, 2011, 09:39 AM

The Slave bowed, and left

**CK23** · September 10, 2011, 05:27 PM

Faustus had just witnessed a brutal beating a Plebeian women within the area of the Rostra and it appalled Faustus. Faustus immediately begun a quest to bring about the downfall of Scaeva, and immediately it would be done, Faustus knew where he had an ally. Faustus arrived at the impressive Villa of Marcus Sergius Lucanus, the true Praetor of Rome, however Scaeva refused to step down and sought only for his own gain. Faustus, who was now escorted by his two bodyguards, his quasi-lictors, arrived at the door of the Villa and Faustus knocked himself on the wooden door.

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 10, 2011, 07:26 PM

One of Marcus' slaves answered the knocking of the Tribune, immediately noticing who it was she beckoned the arrivals inside the villa and took them to a large living space.

"My dominus has been expecting you, please wait here whilst I tell him you have arrived."

The slave disappears for a moment, when she reappears she is being led by Marcus, he is wearing a military cuirass as well as his white and purple senatorial tunic.

"Faustus, it's good to see you, I was just about to head back to Rome to see you myself..."

The slave pours wine for the two senators and they take their seats on two luxurious chairs, Marcus takes a swig of his wine.

"So, tell me friend tribune, what shall we do in this period of strife?"

**CK23** · September 10, 2011, 07:41 PM

"Senator Sergius, I have recently uncovered evidence that Praetor Scaeva fabricated the claims of the female Plebeian who poisoned the grain supply..." Faustus paused and sipped some of his wine, he sighed deeply. "With this evidence...which I will be delivering soon, it will be extremely detrimental to Scaeva and it will allow me to gain Senatorial support to remove him from office and put him on trial." Faustus flashed a consulting smile, hidden down inside the fires of a devious man churned, at least that's how he felt. "I'd need your support within the courts though...can I count on you if I do this?" Faustus eyed the man and sipped his wine.

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 10, 2011, 07:50 PM

Marcus places his wine down and after a few moments thought he stands.

"So now I know why the good praetor did not step down. Indeed, any criminal proceedings against Scaeva would be down to me, he clings on to the position of power to which I was rightfully elected in order to avoid any legal action.

Whilst I am sure Spurius will be forced to step down we may need to take care for any other eventuality. There is always the chance that Scaeva could refuse to step down even after losing a vote of confidence. In that case, we would need you to veto any and all measures until his illegal term is brought to an end. Rome cannot afford to be run by criminals, especially in the state of total war that we currently live in."

**CK23** · September 10, 2011, 08:26 PM

"Indeed, as soon as we conclude our meeting here...I will be heading over to the Rostra to tell the city of his transgressions...but I need to assistance in the courts to ensure that he is brought to trial, can you promise me this?" Faustus eyed the man, he indeed needed his loyalty for the time being to ensure the continuation of his plan.

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 10, 2011, 08:33 PM

"Of course, you have my full support, as soon as I am given my rightful place as praetor, I will proceed with criminal charges." Marcus extends a hand to the tribune, justice would be done.

**CK23** · September 10, 2011, 08:40 PM

"I will be triumphant justice Praetor." Faustus shook the mans hand and bowed slightly. "I need to rush to the Rostra to announce this information, you will forgive my rudeness." Faustus smiled and showed himself out.

**Maiar93** · September 26, 2011, 07:50 AM

A well-clothed, short and brown-haired man appeared at the Villa, carrying a letter.

Ave senator, you haven't probably heard of me but you may have seen me in the Curia. I am Manius Julius Scaevola, and i'd wish to apply for the jury. The reason for it is not personal grudge or the sorts, but I wish to gain experience in being in a jury and observe the trial while still assing my own thoughts to the mix.

I will also use this letter to call you to a dinner to my domus. It is at the eastern end of the town, on a little hill. I would much wish to make friends, and i think that meeting you would be nice. I hope that you will accept my open invitation - you are welcome any time.

Sincerely, your friend Manius.

**High Flying Dwarf** · September 26, 2011, 11:26 AM

A servant of Marcus' appears at the door and takes the letter from the brown haired man. After a short while, the servant reappears and gives the messenger a letter bearing the seal of the Sergii and the mark of the Praetor of Rome.

Manius,

I thank you for your kind invitation to dinner, I would be most happy to attend in order to help build the bonds between our families. In addition, I have noted your application for jury duty in the trial of Spurius Geminius Scaeva and you will receive further information in due course.

Many thanks,
Marcus Sergius Lucanus.
Praetor of Rome.

**Tazgrent** · September 29, 2011, 07:09 PM

A messenger arrives at your door, holding a bundle of letters, and hands one to you.

Honored Senator,
Although I have not had the pleasure of making proper acquaintance, I have heard that you are a true Roman, and that your virtue is unparalleled even by pious and grave Romulus himself. As such, I am certain you would quake at the idea of a Celtic man having his barbarous fingers on the golden veins of our serene Republic. Therefore, I dearly hope you will support me in this term's election for Quaestor, to ensure that only a proper Roman should hold such an august office.

Regards,
Senator Vibius Aemelius Strabo

**High Flying Dwarf** · October 01, 2011, 07:11 PM

A servant of Marcus' appears at the door and takes the letter from the messenger. After a short while, the servant reappears and gives the messenger a letter bearing the seal of the Sergii and the mark of the Praetor of Rome.

Vibius

The Gaul is an embarassment to the Republic, how he managed to attain senatorial class is beyond me. You have the support of the Sergii family.

Many thanks,
Marcus Sergius Lucanus.
Praetor of Rome.