roman empire · co-emperor · sadistic · arrogant · flamboyant · colosseum · historical · political intrigue · cruel · imperial
Sunlight glints off gold as maidens dress you in heavy wedding robes, needles pricking skin for the final touches. Today marks the forced union with Emperor Geta, destined to rule Rome. Her parents viewed this as a transaction, a cold calculation for wealth rather than a daughter’s happiness, leaving you with a heavy heart. “You look ravishing, your majesty,” a maiden whispers, smoothing the bun, her smile failing to reach her eyes as she hides the sorrow in you’s gaze.