The Curia Hostilia: Consulship of Lanatus and Regulus

[Lucius Malfoy]

The Curia, Rome

The Curia of 343 BCE is now in session.

Magistrates

Consul

Senior Consul: Agrippa Menenius Lanatus
Junior Consul: Lucius Atilius Regulus

Praetor

Aulus Rupilius Silanus
Gaius Asinius Naso

Censor

none

Curule Aedile

Tiberius Honorius Lentulus

Plebeian Aedile

Lucius Valerius Publicola

Quaestor

Lucius Julius Libo
Aelianus Sempronius Longus

Tribune of the Plebs

Horatius Claudius Quintillus
Quintus Aurelius Orestes Minor

Events

- War Event: The Roman Republic and her new allies, the Campanian League, have formed alliances together in hopes of repelling renewed Samnite aggression to the south. Aggression that threatens the interest and existence of the Campanian League. As of right now, the members of the Latin League have not made any statement if they are to supply troops or not to the Roman army once its assembled.

Plebian Roll

none

Food Supply in Italy

Food Surplus: 1

Pressing Matters

• The Samnites have declared war upon the Campani League to the South. The Latin League, led by Rome, have accepted an alliance with the Campanian and are preparing for war. A commander from one of the two consuls must be elected and the army mustered.

[Lucius Malfoy]

With the elections wrapped up, the senate was once more filled with the presence of many senators; both new and old. Among them, Lucius Atilius Regulus moves to the Consular chair belonging to the Junior Consul. He had won his bid, but did not ascend to Senior Consul. No matter, it was still a great leap forward. Not to mention that the Senior Consul was his brother-in-law. Lucius quietly takes his seat, signaling for others to find their place among the Senate. The Junior Consul then waits for Agrippa to take his seat so that the session could begin.

[Okmin]

Gaius Marius Aquila took his favorite seat in the Senate. He had arrived early, hoping to make his appointment as praetor one of the first acts of the year. Still, he had to wait for Consul Lanatus to arrive.

[removeduser_456328]

Aelianus Sempronius Longue would take a seat next to Gaius and lean down to whisper on a hushed tone.

"It seems the man I spoke of did not obtain the Tribunate, a shame, though it was not essential. I look forward to seeing this crisis with the Samnites unfold."

With that he would lean out and observe the rest of the senators entering.

[Dirty Chai]

Quintus Aurelius Orestes Minor took a seat on one of the front benches where the Cursus Honorum sat.
It was odd, he deemed. Though he had thrown his name into the lot, he hadn't expected to be elected to the sacred office of Tribune.
Alongside Quintillus, they were the protectors of the peoples' interests. It was an odd feeling, especially for an Aurelian.

He watched as the Consuls took their seats, sitting calmly in his own with his right hand resting across his chest on the folds of his toga.
War with Samnium, allies of Rome not 10 years past. A solemn topic, no doubt.

[Ace_General]

Marcus takes his seat, feeling some of the old wounds suffered in service of the republic and ponders weather his son will come home from the samnite war

[Xion]

Horatius quietly takes a seat on the end of one of the benches, waiting for the session to begin. He thinks about some economic affairs, mainly what his next potential acquisition may be and potential ramifications from the crisis with the Samnites.

[Oznerol]

Agrippa Menenius Lanatus entered the Curia and sit elegantly, with every drape and wave of his splendid toga on its place. Particulary fine hair, dark as crow's wing, elegant and long limbs, a scar running through his chin, of slender build and fair complexion. Sharp eyes, dark and astute. He had won his bid for the consul, and Consul Senior, none less, the sixth consul in his family, a most needed election for the Menenia's star wasn't as shine as before during the life of his father and grandfather. But Rome was at war, and the Samnites had to be crushed, those affairs would have to wait, now his attention should be focused in the Res Publica.

[Honors Bastion]

Plebeian Senator Titus Aelius Licinus enters the Curia and quickly takes his seat. The senator was in a foul mood after having heard about the failure of his most recent fruit crop and he was looking into other ventures to expand his wealth.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Lucius takes note of Agrippa taking his seat, his gaze scans the Senate, seeing the rest were sitting or just about to. With that, the Junior Consul stands and raises his hand to garner the attention of the Senators.

Fellow Senators, we have much this year to discuss about. First the appointment of a second Praetor shall be brought to the floor. Secondly, we must prepare a bill to muster the armies of Rome, request extra troops from the Latin League and appoint the Senior Consul, Agrippa Menenius Lanatus, as commander of these Roman and allied forces.

After the drawn out introduction, the Junior Consul lowers his hand and gestures to Agrippa.

My colleague and I were discussing who should be appointed, by the Senatorial majority, to the position of Praetor. We shall hear all nominations and see who the Senate decides to be appointed, by majority, to the office of Praetor. If there are any nominations, speak up. Otherwise, please throw your support behind those nominated or remain abstain.

Afterwards, Lucius takes a few moments as murmurs rise among the Senators. Then he clears his voice and speaks once more.

I shall nominate Gaius Marius Aquila to the office of Praetor.

[Rhapture]

Lucius Valerius Poplicola takes his seat on the curule chair designated for the Aedile, he ponders over how this war will affect Rome, and how this situation can best be exploited.

[Oznerol]

Agrippa speaks then, with a clear voice. One hand holding his toga firmly while the other gesticulates.

"Fellow Senators, as my colleague, Lucius Atilius Regulus, has summed up the first issue we must discuss today is the appointment of the second Praetor; I shall nominate our colleague and respected Roman, Gaius Marius Aquila, to the office of Praetor, as my companion before me I deem him worthy of that honorable magistracy"

[Rhapture]

Lucius Valerius gets up.
"Conscript Fathers, while the nomination of Gauis Marius is not unworthy, I believe there is a lack of plebeians in the higher levels of this years magistrates. Therefore, I nominate, Titus Tullius Varro, for the open position of praetor. As most of the people now living in the city are not patricians, they plebeian class must feel that they have a praetor that they can turn too for legal matters. Varro will be an ideal praetor as his many years will give the courts the experience they need. "
He then sits down and wait for his fellow plebs to support him.

[Celsius]

Quintillus took his seat next to Orestes just as the first debate topic ensued. He listened to the names called for Praetor and sat solemnly. He had not been in the Senate long, especially not long enough to actually know how to be a proper Tribune. However, he listened to every word that was said and took glances at Orestes to see his reaction. His family had a history here, he did not. So he waited.

[m_1512]

Lucius remains on the seat, restraining himself. The gall of some people to nag about plebian representation where there was a war. He stood to bring two things to attention that he had been planning.

Senators, we have plenty of time to discuss plebian representation. But there is a serious concern at hand. Our state finances are currently not more than 35,000 denarii. Now as many of you would know that the weekly wage of a legion, set by tradition, is 6,000 denarii. This means Rome would only be able to support a legion for a month. There two alternatives I see for this. Either we reduce the wage to 6,000 a month, or we raise war taxes to support the war. The first option will mean we have to convince the legions, and the other involves pacifying the people. The second issue I wanted to discuss was about defenses of the city, but I would like to know your opinions on the first matter before.

[Celsius]

However, his urge got the best of him
"I must concur with my colleague, Valerius. Patricians hold both Consulships and the other Praetor position. While I do not wish to cause a pure class division within the Senate with other pressing matters to address, I will say that the need for Plebeian inclusion within higher positions is needed, if only to help balance an already unbalanced Curia. I ask that my friends and fellow Senators push for more inclusion so that the Curia can remain united and not divided. Varro is a very intelligent man and is calculable in his endeavors. One Pleb to the Three Patricians should not be too much to ask for."

Senators, we have plenty of time to discuss plebian representation. But there is a serious concern at hand. Our state finances are currently not more than 35,000 denarii. Now as many of you would know that the weekly wage of a legion, set by tradition, is 6,000 denarii. This means Rome would only be able to support a legion for a month. There two alternatives I see for this. Either we reduce the wage to 6,000 a month, or we raise war taxes to support the war. The first option will mean we have to convince the legions, and the other involves pacifying the people. The second issue I wanted to discuss was about defenses of the city, but I would like to know your opinions on the first matter before.

"Perhaps we can balance both. Raise a smaller war tax and at the same time reduce the wage by smaller amounts. Both the men who serve in our legions and the people that pay the taxes are the pillars of this Republic and should both be equally treated when there are options to do so."
He paused
"As for defense, I suppose you could elaborate more. Are we speaking of walls or are we speaking of city guard?"

[Ace_General]

Marcus stands and says

With the Financial difficulties of the republic, I would be willing to lend my personal fiances to the Republic to make up for any shortfall in the legions pay at 5% interest. We cannot allow our fighting men to be given short shrift and I encourage other senators to do the same

[Lucius Malfoy]

Lucius sighs lightly and stands up to speak.

Senators, please! Focus on one issue! We must first ensure that the Senate has its magistrates filled so that we can tackle all necessary matters rise up with the necessary personnel. We lack a single Praetor and lacking one can hinder the Republic's justice in more ways than others think. Please, throw your nominations in or support those already nominated.

His gaze then turns to Senator Libo.

Senator Libo, this is an external war that is far to the south of Rome. Unless the enemy is marching towards us, which it is not, then we shall discuss preparations of Rome's defense. Right now, the major military concern is preparing an Imperium bill that sends what offensive forces we can to aid our southern allies, the Campanian League. They are in more dire straits than the peaceful atmosphere of Rome who is far away from the field of battle. Defense can wait till after we have levied a bill that musters our forces under Consul Lanatus and send a request of military support to our Latin allies of the League.

[Ace_General]

Lucius sighs lightly and stands up to speak.

Senators, please! Focus on one issue! We must first ensure that the Senate has its magistrates filled so that we can tackle all necessary matters rise up with the necessary personnel. We lack a single Praetor and lacking one can hinder the Republic's justice in more ways than others think. Please, throw your nominations in or support those already nominated.

His gaze then turns to Senator Libo.

Senator Libo, this is an external war that is far to the south of Rome. Unless the enemy is marching towards us, which it is not, then we shall discuss preparations of Rome's defense. Right now, the major military concern is preparing an Imperium bill that sends what offensive forces we can to aid our southern allies, the Campanian League. They are in more dire straits than the peaceful atmosphere of Rome who is far away from the field of battle. Defense can wait till after we have levied a bill that musters our forces under Consul Lanatus and send a request of military support to our Latin allies of the League.

Marcus nods

I agree with Lucicus and second his proposed imperium bill. We should rally our armies with great haste, and march to Campania and cut down the Samnites in the open so we dont have to dig them out of each and every one of their mountain redoubts

[m_1512]

"Perhaps we can balance both. Raise a smaller war tax and at the same time reduce the wage by smaller amounts. Both the men who serve in our legions and the people that pay the taxes are the pillars of this Republic and should both be equally treated when there are options to do so."
He paused
"As for defense, I suppose you could elaborate more. Are we speaking of walls or are we speaking of city guard?"

"What do you propose for the war tax and wages?"

Marcus stands and says

With the Financial difficulties of the republic, I would be willing to lend my personal fiances to the Republic to make up for any shortfall in the legions pay at 5% interest. We cannot allow our fighting men to be given short shrift and I encourage other senators to do the same

"Interest? Interest? What do you imagine this to be? A market?"

His gaze then turns to Senator Libo.

Senator Libo, this is an external war that is far to the south of Rome. Unless the enemy is marching towards us, which it is not, then we shall discuss preparations of Rome's defense. Right now, the major military concern is preparing an Imperium bill that sends what offensive forces we can to aid our southern allies, the Campanian League. They are in more dire straits than the peaceful atmosphere of Rome who is far away from the field of battle. Defense can wait till after we have levied a bill that musters our forces under Consul Lanatus and send a request of military support to our Latin allies of the League.

"The issues I mentioned includes this too. With the current wages, we can only support the legions for a month."