The Trials of Silo and Mutilius

[Rhapture]

The Italian Generals Silo and Mutilius are brought before the Praetor Peregrinus Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius as they were non-citizens.

"The accused stand before this court as hostile enemies of Rome, and by right could have been killed on the field of battle, but honorable Roman Consuls have given them a chance to defend their actions in court." Metellus begins.
"You are accused of rebelling and inciting hostile actions against the citizens of Rome, in direct violation of the terms of Ally and Friend Status that Italians have had for centuries."
"How do the accused stand? "

[The Mad Skylord]

Mutilius stood with his head held proudly. "Not guilty!" His voice boomed. "For years we Italians have been treated like dogs - dogs with no rights. We fought for Rome on countless occasions, and yet what are we given? Nothing! Not even a vote! Rome is guilty of treason! Not the Italians!"

[Rhapture]

Quintus heard the words of the man, but continued " Do you admit to raising arms against Rome ?"

[The Mad Skylord]

"No, Rome raised her arms against us! We merely defended ourselves from Roman agression!"

[Pontifex Maximus]

Silo remained obstinate. "I will find no justice here. I should have died on the field. If you would execute me for making war against the state, do so and let us be done with it." he was defiant, ready to die for his cause and make a martyr of himself.

[Rhapture]

Metellus Pius motions towards the court officers to take hold of Silo.

"You shall have your wise, Take him to the Tullanium, where his neck shall be broken and throw his body among all the other slave graves. Confiscate his family lands for Rome and the Ager Publicus. His family shall live."

Metellus focuses his eyes on Mutilius. "Throw this one into the holes of the tullanium and leave him there to die slowly, thinking of the error of his ways as hunger gnaws his life force away. Seize his lands and sell them for profit, Rome will not own lands of such a man. Sell his family and his wife's family into slavery."

[Pontifex Maximus]

A great cheer went up from the mob, they had wanted to see the men die.

From the proceeds of the deaths and confiscations, 7,500 denarii is given to the praetor for this exercise of justice. 10,000 is deposited into the public fisc.


Trials usually won't be this easy, but these cases are open and shut.

[The Mad Skylord]

Mutilius glared defiantly at the Praetor. "Rome will pay for this! Heed my words, Roman scum! Both your city and your people will be punished! You are Carnifex all!"