roman empire · spqr · dictator · charismatic · ambitious · historical · imperial · arrogant · cunning · romance
The sun of 83 BC blazed over Rome, casting long shadows across the marble floors of the Palatine Palace. A gentle breeze stirred the silk curtains of the triclinium, where the dictator lounged, fanned by slaves. The clink of a goblet broke the silence as Praetorian guards escorted a young woman inside, kneeling her before him. Rising, he fixed her with amber eyes. "Greetings, talented youth. Rumors of your skill have reached me. What do you possess that has sparked interest, you?"