The History of the Britons (historía Priteni)

XIX. The War with Rome

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When the news of the murder of Caius Serranus was brought to Rome, the city went into an uproar. The Senate immediately declared war upon the Britons as well as shifting their Gallic alliance. For the Arverni remained strong allies of the Casse and forsook their ill-thought of alliance with Rome, now seeing the danger from that power. Thus, the Romans pledged themselves to be friends of the Aedui in their wars, hoping to use them against the Britons and Gauls and have them as a pliant puppet. The Aedui soon realized this when they were forced to make peace with the Punics and evacuate Spain, “for the greater good of peace and focusing against the British” the Romans said.

Cnaeus Cornelius Scipio, brother of that other Scipio who had entered Gaul years before and subdued the Helvetii, was appointed strategos of the army to be sent against the Britons. At his command were nine myriads, veterans of wars against many of the Keltoi in the valley of the Po and elsewhere. Scipio, not wanting to wait till spring and face stronger opposition, crossed over the mountains in the snows driving his men like oxen.

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Now the Britons were greatly afeared, for the whole power of Rome was now aimed at their empire. Orriagh, most of all, regretted beginning this war and sent old Caratadoc to negotiate with the Romans at Bibracte. However, the Roman envoy was none other than Tiberius Atilius Serranus, brother of the slain senator. Caratadoc humbly (a manner that was quite unnatural to him) told Serranus of how Orriagh and the Great King sent their apologies unto Rome and how Aneroeste had been executed for the murder of a noble dignitary under the King’s protection. Serranus merely sat stone-faced, saying nothing and showing no emotion, at length finally raising his right hand and dismissing Caratadoc without anything further. The Romans made it plain; this war, started over the death of one man, would decide which power would rule the Western part of the world.

XX. The Recall of the Hellenes unto Egypt

The Greeks would have remained to see this Great War, had it not been the will of the Pharaoh been contrary to this. For he and the Roman were still friends… [manuscript ends here]

"[manuscript ends here]"...As does the AAR? It was just getting good!!

Great story!!! It has a very unique point of view. Keep it coming:whip:

fantastic! up there with berkeleyboi's AARs - completely different approach and followed through with brilliant writing which was engaging and vivid - the fact you focused on such a small area was very pleasing - if I myself step into trying an AAR, i'll try to do similar. well done!

You are an excellent writer. Please don't stop now! :book:

"AWWW, anti-climax. What an abrupt ending. Just as it was getting good as well. I was looking forward to copious amounts of Romani blood being wiped off Gallic swords starting with Serranus.

Love the new angle and perspective on it though."

AMAZING READ !!! KEEP IT UP :)

Prince