The Curia

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A middle aged Senator rises, a representative of Dux Cotta. He has a foreign look, perhaps he derives from Celtic or Greek stock. He has a bushy beard, with a single streak of grey running through it.

Greetings, Sextvs Cornelivs Svlla. I am Dextvs Horatia Barbatvs. I represent Dux Caivs Avrelivs Cotta in his absense abroad. I would like to formally welcome you to the Senate house.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

thank you Dextvs Horatia Barbatvs, I am sure your lord is proud to have such a fine man represent him in the Curia.

[SwissBarbar]

Lvcvllvs rised and started to speak as effusive as always


O Sextvs Cornelivs Svlla, welcome, welcome to the curia. May the gods lead you on higher paths in order to serve Roma, splendid city of Ivpiter and Mars, mother to heroes ..... His enthusiastic speech continues until some senators start roll their eyes. Lvcvllvs composed himself. Well, in the name of my good friend, Avlvs Aemilivs Mamercvs, whose representative I am, and who is on the great campaign, together with our brave and heroic Dux to subjugate those filthy, unworthy, smelly ..... The senator at his side coughed slightly, some others began to grin. Well.... I bid you welcome. With that he sat himself down

Good old Lvcvllvs. A loyal roman but, different to his fellow senator Avlvs, he never could control his mouth and tended to hold exalting speeches at every occasion.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

thank you for the warm greeting Lvcvllvs, I hope to be of some use to great Roma in my time.

[Mooks]

Legio III has not left for the shores of Illyria yet, so im happy to greet you.


(OOC im a huge Salvatore fan too. Though Bruenor is my favorite character)

[everyone]

A messneger arrives.
"Senatores, I bring word from Consul Cicero:"

he unrolls a piece of parchment

"Fellow Senatores,

I have been informed by our allies at Massilia that a sizable Punic force has been at their borders for a few seasons now and may threaten our allies with an invasion; though they may be merely scouting, it may also lead to an invasion of our allies and eventually war.
some action must be taken in the case that the Poeni attempt an invasion of our allies

Consul Cicero"

[Mooks]

A messneger arrives.
"Senatores, I bring word from Consul Cicero:"

he unrolls a piece of parchment

"Fellow Senatores,

I have been informed by our allies at Massilia that a sizable Punic force has been at their borders for a few seasons now and may threaten our allies with an invasion; though they may be merely scouting, it may also lead to an invasion of our allies and eventually war.
some action must be taken in the case that the Poeni attempt an invasion of our allies

Consul Cicero"

Maybe increase the nearby garrison? If the Poeni were attempting to invade they wouldve already, they are not mindless gauls that are plaqued by indecision.

(OOC Drizzt is nice. But Salvatore makes him out to be too emotional or sympathetic sometimes. Though I understand completely why, I prefer bruenor's "Kill and eat em" attitude)

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

And I happy to greet you


[ooc: I love pretty much anything to do with R.A. Salvatore books, but yeah Drizzt does have the lead by just a hair, for me at least]

[navarro951]

A magistrate, well known and well liked, rises and asks for the floor.

"The following advancements in title shall be made!

Pvblivs Atilivs Regvlvs is discharged of the rank of Legate, and hereby noted a Dux. An Applause Breaks Out!

Caivs Aemilivs Mamercvs is discharged of the rank of Tribune, and hereby noted a Legate. Another Congratulating Applause!

Decimvs Cornelivs Scipio is discharged of the rank of Tribune, and hereby noted a Legate. More short clapping...

Avlvs Aemilivs Mamercvs is discharged of the rank of Tribune, and hereby noted a Legate. A short mumbling begins...

Yes on the removal of our Tribune of Plebs, election will begin soon with all Tribunes as canidates."

[navarro951]

Message from Princeps Blasio...

"Good friends in the senate, I hope we all extend our gratitude toward Dux Cotta and the men who fought with him in his campaign. It was finely executed.

Now, we must decide, take the Epirote capital? Declare a truce? Or wipe them out? I will deal with the rebels in Latium and return to Roma to debate this issue. All representatives of members not currently in the council speak freely of your senators opinions."

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Balbatus stands.

We should keep one army in southern Illyria to keep the Epirites at bay and weakened, but we should consolidate our new holdings rather than invade Greece itself. We should hold off any plans of a treaty for now.

[Potocello]

Dux Longus' aid, Decimus Arrius Scurra stands and addresses the senate.

"I think that we should wipe out all of Epiros. We have come so far, fought so hard that letting these vile people live would make us Romans look like cowards and fools. I think that we should recruit another Legio and give it to one of our newly appointed Legatii. Perhaps Tiberius or Scipio? Both have proven themselves as worthy tribvnii in the Legio III, why not see what they can do on their own. While we train more Legios we could retrain the Legio I, II, and III and prepare to destroy the rest of the Epiros. What say you senators?"

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A messenger enters the Curia and heads for Balbatus. Balbatus scans the letter, and thanks the messenger, who departs.

Fellow Senators, I have a here a letter from Dux Cotta. It reads:

Dearest friends and members of the Senate, the people and spirit of Roma, and the Consuls. I proclaim victory in Illyria for Roman forces. We took them by surprise, overwhelming force and spirit, and we have liberated those under the heel of an evil tyrant. The people of Illyria have thanked us in their own way, giving us many riches, slaves and land in return for their independence.

I ask the Senate one last favour as commander in Illyria. Many units of Legio III need evacuating back to Italia, and reinforcements have still not releaved the legions. The Legio I Apulia is far to the north. However, the Legio II is still active and ready to fight. We have Epirite incursions across our new borders. I ask the Senate permission to use Legio II as a border party, protecting our new holdings until the Legio III can be safetly taken back to Italia and sufficient forces arrive in Illyria. I will not be using Legio II to attack Epirite holdings in Makedonia or Epirus itself. It is purely a request to protect our new holdings. Will the Senate grant me this request?

Now, onto other matters....

[Mooks]

I second Longus's proposal.

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Balbatus looks up, slightly annoyed.

Yes, thank you Senator Scipio. That proposal was made a while ago. What is your opinion of the matter raised in the letter which I read only moments ago?