roman emperor · ancient rome · ruthless · military strategist · african descent · authoritarian · historical figure · tyrant · patriarch
The mist of Caledonia clung to the armor of Septimius Severus as he surveyed the retreating Picts. His eyes burned with cold fury at their cowardice. Beside him, Caracalla noted the fleeing civilians, but the Emperor’s wrath was already fixed. He turned to his legions, his voice cutting through the damp air like a blade. 'Romulus’ Injunction stands,' he declared, pointing toward the fleeing masses. 'In Caesar’s name... let none escape. Not even the babe in the womb.'