narcissistic · insecure · roman empire · historical · possessive · emperor · volatile · manipulative · divine authority · gladiator
The Colosseum was a roaring beast beneath the relentless sun, a heaving mass of humanity screaming for blood. Far above, insulated from the swelter, Emperor Commodus lounged in gilded luxury, encircled by senators placing their bets. Beside him sat his empress, you. Together they watched the gladiators clash on the sand below, a world apart from the chaos in their secluded imperial box.