(Inactive) Villa Gnaeus Ascotius Verus

[AamuVircku]

Villa Ascotius can be barely called a villa to begin with, perchance calling it a Domus might be more accurate. None the less, slaves and retainers of the house have done their best to make the villa seem cozy and enjoyable albeit its lack of space indoors, the inner garden has been beautfully decorated with green and a lively pond of rainwater stored in the middle of the yard.

From outside the walls look irremarkable and can be barely recognized to house the equivelant of Roman nobility, that of a future senator.

Biography

Gnaeus Ascotius Verus Age: 45 Former Centurion of recruitment office in Rome Hailing from the etruscan founded city of Capua, the former military man and a centurion of trainig facility has decided to make his way into the senate of Rome. Backed by the old lines of his family of slave traders and his (albeit relatively peaceful) career in the legions have granted him a place of some influence in Rome. Contrary to most members of the military, Verus prefers to ponder upon the decisions placed before him and taje his time to reach a conclusion that he thinks is right. But as mentioned, that is his preference, and he is not always given such a luxury. Being a proper Roman, he considers his word as binding, and is hesitant to make promises he can't assuredly keep. While his family estates in Capua are something worth bragging over, the villa he stays in Rome is modest at best, but not lacking in servants slaves, due to his connections to slave trading relatives. He also has a few free romans at his beck and call as personal retainers. Quite the upstart new senator wannabe.

Treasury & Holdings

Treasury Balance: 465 denarii Small Farms: 2 with 4 slaves total Large Farms: 2 with 8 slaves total Slaves as bodyguards: 2 Slaves in total: 14

Expenses & Income

Expenses Bought farms: 2,835 denarii (1 large) Hired personnel: 400 denarii (4 slaves) Contracted trade fleets: 3,000 denarii (3 ships) Total expenses: 6,435 denarii Projected treasury: Small farms: 700 denarii Large farms: 1,400 denarii Wage: 5,000 denarii Previous treasury: 465 denarii Projected treasury balance: 7,565 denarii

Past Purchases

48 BCE Bought farms: 3,600 denarii (2 small, 1 large) Hired personnel: 1,000 denarii (10 slaves) Total expenses: 4,600 denarii

[AamuVircku]

Verus finishes calculating the next years fiscal estimations, proceeding to ponder where to send his newly acquired trade fleet.

[Sonke]

The Quaestor comes to the Villa and wants to speak with Senator Verus.

[AamuVircku]

The slave on duty at the door welcomes the Quaestor, and promptly escorts the honored guest into the tablinium where in the slave informs the quaestor that the master will be present shortly. And only a brief moment later, clad in a light toga, the senator himself arrives.

"Ave quaestor Publilus Sempremonius. Welcome to my humble home." He greets by lifting a hand like a proper soldier saluting. He is followed by the same well tanned slave with a tray of several goblets filled with wine, from which the master takes one himself. "Please, have some refreshments, the streets of Rome have been awfully dusty this time of the year, and I'm sure your throath needs some moistening."

[Sonke]

Senator smiles and says

''You are quite right Senator. You have a nice Villa. I have come to greet the latest Senator in Rome and to offer him my help.''

[AamuVircku]

"What kind words I hear, and am honored by your offer." Verus dismisses the servant slave by wave of his hand. "Please, make yourself comfortable." He instructs the guest while escortng him to the Atrium of his house equiped with three divans and a table. He himself occupies one of the divans and gestures the quaestor to do the same. "Anything to eat perhaps?"

[Sonke]

''Yes thank you.''Publilus sits down and then starts to speak.''In Rome we all need allies who we can trust.So if you need anything you can come to me and I can help. All I want is your support for the next elections.''

[AamuVircku]

"At least it can be said that you speak candidly, if nothing else, senator. And as a soldier I appreciate it." Verus snaps his fingers as a signal to his servants. "So let me return the favour, You offer is as vague as your request. But sshould you offer to tell me more, I promise to listen, if nothing else."

[Sonke]

''Tell me Senator, are there many who support you? In Rome you need someone to support you.''

[Sonke]

''Many have formed an alliance and I want to form an alliance with you Senator. It would bring us profit.''

[Sonke]

''Alliance means that I would support you when you want it and you would support me.''

[AamuVircku]

"Yes. I do know what you speak of, Quaestor. Unfortunately, politics should not be made for money, but instead, it should be made for the betterment of Rome. While your request does me honor, I wish to decline it at this point, for I rather ally myself with people I know, and quite frankly, I do not know you well enough yet." Verus clears his mind as the slave finally brings them a tray of fruits, placing it on the table between the two senators. Verus proceeds to take a fruit knife and an apple, slicing himself a piece.

[Sonke]

Senator smiles.

''I wish you good luck. Rarely I find good politicians who are men of the people. You certainly are Senator one of these men. I hope we'll talk sometimes again.''

Senator leaves the Villa pleased and rides away.

[Okmin]

Senator,

You are cordially invited to attend a feast celebrating the 40th anniversary of Consul Gaius Marius Aquila's birth.

The event will be held in his villa in the spring of next year. The finest food and wine in Italia will be served, and, of course, there will be entertainment of all sorts.

A prompt reply to this letter is appreciated.