Colin Cadarette
Lucius Julius Atius went to war for
his country, against his country. The Pompeians quest for power against the
great C. Julius Caesar was relentless, and Lucius wished to help unify Rome
under the Caesar. It was hard for Lucius to leave Rome, for he left
behind his beloved wife Tita and son Marcus. Tita was to care for his estates
on Palatine, as well as his plantations in the countryside. The battle and his
loyalty to Caesar carried Lucius to faraway lands, till the head of Pompey
rolled in Egypt. Driven by a desire to return to his family, Lucius marched
home, only to find the worst. News had reached Tita’s ears through false
prophets that Lucius was slain in Greece, and she was coerced into marrying the
evil Tiberius. Tiberius had gained control of all the land Lucius owned, and
was growing fat on the backs of Lucius’ slaves. This must not stand.
Now,
with the help of old friends, Lucius must return to fortune, reclaim his wife,
and slay evil Tiberius. This task could not be done alone. After seeking advice
from the gods, Lucius is visited by Juno in a dream, who tells him what he must
do. Lucius must enter the crime ridden streets of Rome, and commune with common
folk and nobles alike. As the senate begins to crumble around him, fewer and
fewer people of influence can help him now. Tales of the legal abilities of old
Cicero, grieving in the mountains, causes Lucius to seek his aide. Finding
Cicero lost in despair, Lucius enlists the help of his servant, Tiro, to set
things right. Through his extensive knowledge of all levels of Roman society,
Tiro guides Lucius through the intrigue and deception to the heart of this conspiracy,
which goes all the way to the top of Roman rule.
