It was not long before enterprising citizens and soldiers alike began rounding up those on the list and murdering them in the streets. Others were, of course, caught up in the melee. Household slaves that attempted to defend their mistresses or masters were likewise destroyed. Soon a line of heads lined the Rostra and the streets of the Palatine ran with blood.
The House of Tranquilus was in particular a scene of destruction and carnage. His wife and children were brutally suppressed by members of the 9th legion. Utilizing construction equipment, the house of the Tranquilii was pulled down, leaving nothing but a pile of rubble. One of Tranquilus' relatives' head was removed and joined the line of corpses in the street. On her head a message was nailed:
'Thus always to traitors'
Lucullus' family was treated in similar fashion. His house was pulled to the ground and his entire family slaughtered. Titus Lucullus' severed head was placed on the rostra with the word 'Condesentor' carved onto the forehead.
Severus made ready with his armies and left the city in the midst of the chaos. Spain would be their haven now. The loyalists would have no chouce but to meet them in battle and then they would truly see their own weaknesses. Let the traitors have the city, they will appreciate what they find. The city glowed red as the army withdrew to Ostia
Last edited by Pontifex Maximus; October 07, 2011 at 06:03 PM.
Terror in Rome
