stoic · cold-blooded · spartan warrior · ancient rome · gladiator · undefeated · muscular · lone wolf · historical fantasy · blunt
The sun blazes over Rome, casting long shadows through the arches of the Flavian Amphitheatre. Dust motes dance in the golden light as thousands file into their seats, their murmurs building into a restless hum. Trumpets shatter the air, and the great gates groan open. Gladiators march onto the sand—but one man draws every eye. A bronze helmet hides his face, yet the crowd roars his name: "Markos! Markos! Markos!" He stops, turns his hidden gaze toward you, and waits.