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Octam Praefectae [A missive would be hanged up in Caelia and in other cities in the Silver Empire] On this day I Legatvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs announce the retirement of Praefectvs M. Manlivs Capitolinvs. In these uncertain times the Senate cannot go without a leader so I Legatvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs proclaim myself Praefectvs, as Praefectvs I will continue in our efforts to combat the servants of the Wealthy One and barbarii raiders. I will step down after the next election and when the Senate is secure. Praefectvs C. Ramnesivs Dentatvs

Sacrificium Soledevm In Ancient days, the four brothers would triumph over the wrath of Malignivs, chaos would be subdued and the planes would begin to heal. But it was not long until Malignivs now sealed in the void, would use his mighty power to summon a near invincible army to defeat those who defied him. Confusion and panic plagued the planes with mortal men and women defenseless against the voidal forces. The brothers Orenivs, Avritvs, Crvgnivs, witnessing their great kingdoms crumble to cinder and ash would one by one retreat into a last great stronghold ruled by the last of the four brothers Pvmillivs. In this great stronghold built of rock and stone the four brothers would hold a great council. The first of the four brothers to speak would be Avritvs who said his mighty magic had no effects on the voidal horrors, after Avritvs the second to speak up would be Crvgnivs who said his fists could not damage the putrid beings and the last to speak would be Orenivs who said his sword made of the finest ferrum couldn’t even pierce the demonic flesh. It was only then that Pvmillivs, saying nothing, would walk into the middle of the three and flicking his wrist dark fire would come out of his hands. After a moment of silence Pvmillivs would break it saying “This is our weapon to defeat our enemies my brothers, I have read the books of our enemies and have found great powers and riches. Your swords, magic and might may not work on these creatures but my stolen power will protect us all.” Avritvs, seeing the path to more knowledge and a way to protect his few remaining children would agree with Pvmillivs, but the two other brothers would argue against this. The brothers Orenivs and Crvgnivs, not being able to reason with the other two brothers, would make their way out of the stronghold; setting up a camp on a neighboring mountain. While the two brothers and their sons would begin work on their camp they would send out five scouts to search for the enemy. The orcs would cut down trees with their mighty axes and the humans would set barricades in place for the battle ahead. After a day of work, the joint camp would be completed and the first of the scouts would return, a son of Crvgnivs by the name of Magdenius. Magdenius was a mighty uruk standing a head above most of his kind and skin as green as grass. Magdenius would first speak to his father about the horde of voidal horrors, Crvgnivs would respond by getting his and Orenivs sons ready for the battle. Magdenius would then tell Orenivs who would respond by setting up a shrine to the gods and asking Magdenius to fetch him the largest ox of the herd. Magdenius would then nod his head to Orenivs understanding the importance of his task, he would run off to the Ox herd to fetch the great ox for he knew in his heart this is what would win the battle. As Magdenius would begin his search the horde of putrid beings would arrive between the dwarf stronghold and the orc-human camp. Splitting up their forces half of the great unholy horde would charge at the orc-human camp and the other half would charge at the great stronghold. As the first of the enemies reached the outskirts of both camps great voidal fire would rain down onto the putrid beings attacking the stronghold; burning the weakest of them to ash and wounding the strongest of them. Seeing this, Crvgnivs not wanting to be outdone would let out a great wagh and with his sons, and the sons of Orenivs would charge toward the enemies. Before fully reaching their enemies the army of men and orcs would throw javelins wounding few in the demonic army and would in turn prime their spears ready for attack. As the great battle began Magdenius would continue his search looking all over the herd for the Great Ox, before going to the tallest tree of the forest and climbing it. Using all of his orcish strength and fortitude Magdenius would climb the great tree, as he looked up he would see a Mighty Eagle made of light. Seeing the Mighty Eagle; Magdenius, sweat coming off of his mighty arm would climb the tree as fast as he could. At the top of the tree, Magdenius would see the Mighty Eagle, he would ask the godly Eagle “Oh where is this great ox that Orenivs sent me to find, I have searched high and low and I have seen every ox in this mighty herd.” It was only then the Mighty Eagle would say “Oh Magdenius you have searched high and low, far and wide, but you have missed the great ox.” After a moment of silence, Magdenius would climb down the tree and would start to run back toward camp. As Magdenius ran over the final hill he would look across at the great battle; the army of the sons of Orenivs and Crvgnivs had retreated to their camp. Javelins would fall on to the great voidal horrors and swords would cut into the flesh of the daemons. Magdenius would flank around the fighting and meet back up with Orenivs; Magdenius would slowly look over the great fire Orenivs had set before slowly saying “I am ready Orenivs for I know who is the Great Ox ''. Magdenius would then climb into the fire shouting his prayer to the gods before quickly pulling out his axe; he would use it to cut his throat with one quick slice. It was then that dark clouds far above the battle would split as golden light would shine down, turning the dark clouds bright and turning the fire of the pyre into a bright yellow. The battle would pause for a moment as even the dark horrors would stop and watch as slowly from the sky a man made of fire and light would fly down with wings made of aurum. The man; no, the God would shout with his voice made of confection and brimstone “Orenivs, Pvmillivs, Crvgnivs and Avritvs come to me and witness this miracle made with the blood of the honorable.” It was only then the god would land onto the pyre standing over the body of Magdenius. Orenivs would quickly make his way to the pyre and would look upon the god, then Crvgnivs would make his way looking up at the body of Magdenius, then Pvmillivs and Avritvs would arrive using the power of the void to appear out of nothing. It was only when the four brothers were looking up at the pyre Orenivs would say “Oh Soledevm, God I pray to you to give us Purity and Justice, please save us from these putrid beings made of the void.” Soledevm looking down at Orenivs would respond “What you ask for is something I can do but it will weaken me for the upcoming battle, but I will do it.” Soledevm would then pull out a mighty sword made of fire and light and with a flick of his wrist he would make a large gash in his chest. Soledevm would then let his blood flow out of his body, some of it would land onto stone turning it into pure aurum but most of it would pool under the god. Soledevm would excruciatingly speak “Put one item into my blood and it will turn it into a metal of purity.” The first of the brothers to put something into the blood would Crvgnivs, putting his axe in the blood; a few of Crvgnivs fingers would turn into aurum but Crvgnivs would simply laugh it off. The next brother would be Orenivs putting his mighty sword into the blood, pulling it out of the blood the sword would shine with light and would now be made of pure aurum. Pvmillivs would rush next, pulling out his crown and putting it in the blood, the rubies on the crown would slowly turn into aurum; blood slowly dripping down still. Pvmillivs not seeming to notice or care about the blood would carelessly put the crown on his head letting the blood leak onto his hair turning it into aurum as well. The last to walk up was Avritvs, slowly Avritvs would pull out his great wooden staff and would put it in the blood turning the staff into aurum. After each of the brothers would choose their weapon, Soledevm would fly off, his blood landing on the ground causing more aurum to be created. Some of the blood would land onto voidal horrors causing them to explode into more aurum, The great army of the enemy would slowly retreat as they’re great warriors turned into great statues of aurum. The armies of the descendants would cheer as the day was saved. After the great battle, the brothers would return to their own lands and begin to rebuild. More armies of the void would be summoned but each of them would be dealt with by the power of aurum. In the lands of Crvgnivs would be built a temple to the god Soledevm and in that temple would be a statue of Magdenius.

The Siege of Caelia [This Missive would be placed all over Haelun’or and some of the other great southern cities] 4,000 Scanarii Invaders 402 Brave Caelian Legionaries Let it be known to all the great cities of the south that the Legio Caelii defeated an army almost ten times its size. As they tried to sack our city we slaughtered them all like the dogs they are, not a man lives from their pitiful Scanarii warband. Their bodies are put up on crosses to let the rest of their kind know what will happen if they try to sack the great city of Caelia again. It has not even been a year since the Legio last defeated a great trouble of the south and we have beaten another. But we are not just making this missive to gloat about a great victory but to also to warn the rest of the Scanarii to stay out of the south, and pray to their Northern God far away from us. For we are a merciful people and we do not wish for the rest of your ilk to be hung up like the dogs you are. Barely a Legionnaire or Avxillarivs was harmed by your greatest warriors so all your effort is for not. We also send out this missive to say all men are welcomed to join the Legio Caelii, to join our great fight against darkness. We will accept you if you are Cannonii or pagan, man or woman, human or other. All you have to do is come to Caelia and look for a Legionnaire and ask to enlist. CAELIA INVICTA LEGIO CAELII VICTORIAM LEGATVS C. RAMNESIVS DENTATVS

Decretvm Legio Prohibevm Pvtridii Persecvti A painting of the late Praefectus Tullius right before his death Greetings, esteemed citizens of Aevos and travelers of the illustrious Via Regia. Today marks a significant decision by the Legio Caelii as we have chosen to cease darkspawn testing along the great Via Regia, taking into sincere consideration the concerns voiced by the orenii who have understandably felt uneasy when approached for such testing. Despite the ongoing challenges in the south and the unfortunate loss of lives, the Legio Caelii finds itself limited in its ability to intervene directly. In light of these circumstances, I express my deepest apologies for the compromised safety of our roads. Regrettably, the Legio Caelii can only advise against utilizing them until a more secure environment is restored. Your safety and well-being remain our utmost priority, and we appreciate your understanding during these trying times.

Dies Parsdi Ave! Friends, Caelians, Countrymen Join us in Celebration! As we honor the Gods Parsdiem And Marevs They have ripened our crops, and have gifted Spring upon us once more! We must not let their gifts go unnoticed! And so It’s time To Celebrate! Some of the festivities to look forward to include: Pugilatus (Boxing) Anyone can fight anyone. Betting is encouraged. Armor is forbidden during this event. Vina Certamine (Wine Competition) Anyone can partake in this event Betting is encouraged. The first losers are expected to clean up after everyone. Sacra Vvlpes Venari (Sacred Fox Hunt) Anyone who wishes to catch foxes May do so The person who catches the most Will win a prize Invited Communities to the events Theveus Sythaerin @MailC3pthe Aelitcvs of the Caelian people, Sohaer of the Silver Empire and the Avritii of Haelvnonensis Yera @Ewdrawings Overlord of Kaethuel and the People of Kaethuel Kato Oijin @Reckless Banzai Screamer Shugo of Sakuragakure and the People of Sakuragakure Pamphilos Callidora Hyptos @SteppeNomad and the Avritii of Sulianpoli And everyone who wishes may come may come as well This Event will take place on A.V.V 278 3-8-2024

Caelian Myth Contest HEY NERDS WANNA MAKE SOME MINA FOR DOING WORK WE ARE TO LAZY TO DO? IT WOULD BE TOTALLY RAD IF YOU MADE YOURSELF GO THROUGH HELL TO DO THIS Ave friends, Caelians, Countrymen If you are reading this you might be interested in roman and greek mythology and if you are then might I have an interesting proposal for you. Us here in Caelia™ are looking for people just like you to write us some myths. Now you might be asking yourself in your beautiful round head of yours what do I get out of this and I am glad you ask. The first place winner of this grand contest gets the prize of 300 300, 300 Mina now NOW! Now, the second place prize is 150 mina and the third place prize is 50 mina. Now sadly there are a few rules to this grand contest. I will list them all here You must use at least one Caelian god and/or one Caelian adjacent character Your entry must be at least one paragraph or longer Follow LOTC Rules and Guidelines Anyone using plagiarism or ai to write their story will be disqualified (AI Art is allowed) The Deadline in on March 31 at 11:59 EST To Join the contest post the link to your entry in the comments down below

Septem Praefectae Amicae. Caelii. Civeae. Today is a somber day. The death of our glorious and faithful Praefectus, Tvl. Valstos Protevs, still weighs on our shoulders. It leaves us worried for the many futures to come. The undeniable strength of Wealth One’s servants threaten our very livelihood, we all see this. There is no denying it. This land is in dire need of order. And for this very reason, as the soul member of the Senate, I will declare myself Praefectus. I will not sing for the praise from our peoples I will not sing for the support from our peoples I will do what must be done, not for myself, but for the safety of our peoples. I will not allow weakness! I will not allow tyrants! I will not allow our people to buckle and fall to the fiery pits of failure. We MUST not underestimate the power of our Will. The Will to live, the Will to fight, the Will of the GODS! We will not shatter! We will not fall here, my brothers and sisters. This is naught but a beginning For we have the Gods on our side! Caelia Invicta! M. Manlivs Capitolinvs

PRAEFECTVS CAPITOLINVS PRIMVM DECRETAE DECRETVM PRIMVS As to protect these lands from any and all Darkspawn, any and all Darkspawn slayers will be allowed into Caelia, especially if the individual(s) is hunting Darkspawn, despite where they come from. - They will not have the same rights as citizens. - If they were to commit a crime, they will be tried like any other outsider. DECRETVM SECVNDVS The consideration of Musin as Darkspawn will cease for here on out - though they will never be considered citizens of this land. DECRETVM TERTIVS If ever comes a time where there are three or less Senatus. The individual who holds the highest seat of the Senatus shall have the authority to declare him or herself Praefectus - If there is more than one in the highest available seat, they shall decide amongst themselves who will lead the peoples of Caelia. If an agreement cannot be met, they must hold a competition of their liking to see who is worthy. - Once the number of Senatus is higher than three, the Praefectus must step down and claim the title of Consul. If the Praefectus refuses to step down, action must be taken by the peoples of Caelia. Tyranny must never be allowed to foster - If anything or anyone suggest foul play is afoot, the Legio must investigate this properly DECRETVM QVARTVS Starting on 279 A.V.V elections for the Senatus will be held every four Gods’ Weeks - This system shall remain forever more, and shall never be postponed M. Manlivs Capitolinvs

TABVLA Tabvla is a 2 player game about strategy, and is a fun table and dice game to play for tacticians of all ages. Tabvla board: How to Play. When beginning a new game, the highest roll of two dice (or one d12) will go first; or if played in succession the loser of the prior game shall go first. Each player starts with 15 marble tiles of the same color, the goal of the game is to move your pieces around the board into the home tiles. On the start of each turn the player will roll 2 6 sided dice or 1 12 sided dice, the player is allowed to set as many pieces on the board or move as many spaces forward from 1 so long as the total spaces moved is equal to the dice roll. In the first part of the game you can't move past tile 12 until you have all 15 of your tiles on the board, and this per player so if P1. gets their 15 on the board they can start moving past 12 but if P2 still doesn't they have to get theirs on as well. When deciding where to place a tile, the player can't land their tile on a spot with 2 or more of the opposing player’s tiles, if the player places their tile on a tile with only 1 opposing player’s tile then they can send that tile off the board back into their hand. If there is no possible move for someone to make with their turn then their turn is skipped. The Game is won when one player moves all 15 of their tiles off the board into the home tile claiming victory.

Historia Caeliae I. A Collection of a General History of the Caelian People. GENTE CAELIANVS [A.V.V. I] During the time of Velia, within the walls of Colonia Aeqivm the Contuberniae of Caelianvs and the supporting Cohort were driven out from the walls of the colony. This was after an altercation with a tribe of Ravenous Orcs terrorizing the Velian countryside. Due to an egregious emphasis on patricii the men who would soon be known as Caelians would pledge their support for Caelianvs of Ramneseivs; their pledges were hails of Imperator. Knowing the humbleness of the situation, Caelianvs would deny his title of Imperator and instead insist on the name of Praefectvs simply meaning the man in charge. Whilst the tribes of Caelia were marching from their colony in hopes of finding a new land to settle, the truth of divinity would make itself known to Caelianvs, that being his father who was the God of War Sacra Belldevm. Fighting off the forces of the void the Caelians would find themselves battered and beaten by the terrain and monsters that roamed the wilderness. Their ties to the gods were deepend by such tragedies; this can especially be said after the massacre committed by the Unicornii who stampeded into the Caelian camp and slaughtered the inhabitants of which totaled upwards of hundreds of the only 800 Caelians. Once arriving at what seemed to be a suitable spot for settlement the news of an invasion sweeping all of Atlas reached the Caelian Tribes of which preparations were made immediately. Setting sail the Caelians took a similar treacherous path to the rest of the descendants as they sailed south around Atlas into what would be known as Arcas. The Caelians had made landfall on an island to the south of the rest of humanity, there a harsh desert marked the northern border of their people and life was prosperous. [A.V.V. XVII] All could not be well within Caelia forever as the two sons of Caelianvs whom had grown up along their path in Atlas were now men and greed would soon take the better of them. Out of greed the older son Filione would murder his father in his sleep, the culprit was caught red handed by the Legionnaires as his flee was attempted. A small group of his supporters followed and a clash between those few followers and the Caelian Legion commenced in which the Younger Son Ivllianvs Ramneseivs vanquished his brother having him crucified and was hailed as the next Praefectvs. The Reign of Praefectvs Ivllianvs would last for 6 years before the settlement grew complacent and would become engulfed in a series of raids by bandits; the Caelian legion was routed and the civilians scattered into the Korvassan Desert. Humiliated by the loss Ivllianvs would take his own light upon life, surrendering his soul to the seven skies. [A.V.V. XXIII] CONTINVANDVM HISTORIA CAELIAE SECONDA CAELIA INVICTA SENATVS POPVLVSQVE. CAELIANVM

Nativitae Deorvm Deorvm Qvadrvplvm Nativitas; The Gods of Divine Quadruplets are Ivlioia Who’s power over control of the Seven Skies, the Planes and the gateway to the Void knows no bounds. Marevs Who’s mighty Trident commands the waves, their influence extends to the planes through the Sea and Life; they give new life to the plants of the world. Ilia Whose Wisdom is eternal, their power as a Matriarch is legitimized by their love for women and the sanctity of marriage; they are to control knowledge and the reigns of matrimony Belldevm Who’s Mighty chariot rides onto the battlefields of man they are often clad in full golden armor; their job is to protect humanity and the realm of the gods. They do so by guiding man on righteous conquest through the use of his War Eagles and the Lesser Goddess Aemilia whose presence means Victory. He is often tactful and will grant his insight to his followers. They were born from Vaegaeus and Ovaelia; upon their birth they were hidden from Draegivs in Aegia; their return to Draegivs saw their rise to power upon Mons Lavlivs within the Seven Skies as they deposed the Old God and commanded forth on the planes ruling over humanity and the realms. Aemilia The Caelian Goddess of Victory; she was born as a result of the victory over The Wealthy One. They Sprang forth upon the last chain submerging Malignivs into the Void; their presence brings Victory to either side they favor. They often follow Sacred Belldevm into Battle. Amordea The Caelian Goddess of Beauty and Love. They were born as a result of the slaying of the Old Goddess Ovaelia by Draegivs of which produced Fertility into the world. The Goddess Amordea was born in the waves off of Aegia forming from the discarded guts of the Old Goddess Ovaelia, walking ashore as the most beautiful being of desire. Her influence brings love, and opulent fertility. Soledevm The Caelian God of Purity, Justice, Peace, Medicine, and the Flame; Soledevm was born from his parents Sacred Amordea and Sacred Belldevm, Soledevm is known to wield a righteous sword of fire and upholds the sanctity of laws and just actions against the wicked and the void. Parsdiem Born to Sacred Marevs and a Mortal woman known as Hopeia. A known trickster they were invited to Mons Lavlivs by Ivlioia due to their relation with mankind; they transition the leaves into the new season, Parsdiem Ripens the grape vines signifying spring; they are known to disguise themselves as a mortal in order to join in on their festivities. Aelivs Aelivs is the god of the sun he was born to Ivlioia and Ilia, Sacred Aelivs is responsible for awaking the sun each day and setting it each night. The sight of Aelivs would be blinding to any mortal; for staring at their feats would make anyone’s sight burn to a crisp Vervsa Vervsa was birthed to Ivlioia and Ilia, her chastity is a covenant to humanity that they may find their way to the seven skies; a Fire is lit in her honor at a hearth in both the city and the home; Vervsa has the power to expel the power of the Wealthy One by the use of her dedicated flames. Faberanvs The Caelian God of Crafts and the Forge Faberanvs was born to Belldevm and Amordea, Sacred Faberanvs is the Patron to Alchemists, Mechanists, Smiths and Technical Artisans. Cults of sacred Faberanvs are known to be steadfast in their craft, likely pushing out other desires for the advancement of their skills. Dark and dreary basements are known to be likely meeting places for such cults where they can practice their crafts away from peering eyes who would seek to copy them. Venaria The Goddess of the hunt, the wildwood, nature and travelers Venaria was born to Belldevm and Amordea Sacred Venaria is known to protect the sanctity of the hunt, and to aid in hunts of great magnitude, Cults to Sacred Venaria are prone to pray to her for success when abroad, either while hunting or just traveling as well as, for the protection of them and their families from the wild beasts and their anticipated attacks. CAELIA INVICTA SENATVS POPVLVSQVE. CAELIANVM

Caelian Upbringing Customs “The Virtues of Virtus.” INFANTIA: Age 0-7 Birth Upon the birth of a new child, a Caelian Pater should not be present. Instead the Matrona should be surrounded by servants and friends. Regardless of the gender of the child; they are to be washed in oil and prepared for the Pater Familias. The Baby should then be presented to the PaterFamilias after washing, it is then that the PaterFamilias has decision over allowing the newborn into the family. If he declines the newborn; they are to be abandoned or raised as servants outside of the Familias. Naming If the child is accepted into the Familias by the PaterFamilias a naming celebration should be held one God's Day after their birth. It is Imperative that Caelians uphold their traditions by following the Tria Nomina. That is, the Praenomina, Nomina, and Cognomina. The First born male in a Familias should take the names of their Pater. The First born female in a Familias should take the names of their Mater as well. Praenomina The Praenomina is a Caelian’s Personal name, it is an informal name and should be used by their close friends and family members, each Familias should have a list of Praenomina that is used. When signing a Praenomina, it should be signed with an abbreviation (Marcus to M. Tullius to TVL. Lucius to L.) Nomina The Nomina is a Caelian’s Family Legacy, their Gentes. There are bound to be distantly related members of the same Gentes, but it is all one legacy and should be treated as such. Generally there is one Main branch of the original Gentes that has more merit than off branches. Examples of a Patricii Nomina are Ramneseius, Vlastos, Horlenia etc... When Signing a Nomina a Caelian can either write their name as plural or a singular word. (Ramneseius or Ramneseii, Vlastos or Vlastoi) Cognomina The Cognomina is a Caelian’s formal name, and is what glory should be held to. The Cognomina is a sign of legacy and each Cognomina should have a root meaning for it’s use. The Original Cognomina were used as nicknames, and Cognomina are directly transferred down to their first born, whilst new Cognomina are formed for secondary male births. For Women the Cognomina should reflect the order in which they were born. The first Born Girl being Prima/Primvs, second being Secundvs, Third being Tertia etc.. During the naming ceremony the child should be awarded gifts from guests; and an amulet from their Pater Familias. This Amulet is to signify Adolescence and should be worn until adulthood ADVLESCENTIA: Age 7-15 A Caelian child should be given their first Toga at 7 years old, this Toga should have a Purple stripe to signify their protection. It is solely up to the PaterFamilias and his Matrona how involved they are in the upbringing of their children. Schooling A Caelian child leading up to Puberty should be schooled in the affairs of Caelia and the world around them. If the PaterFamilias and his Matrona don't have time for such, It is acceptable to employ a Nurse or Pedagogus to help mold the child for Virtue. It is also acceptable for multiple familias, usually Plebeian, to employ one Pedagogus to teach a multitude of children. Caelian children usually enjoy a multitude of games and activities. Of which includes; War games with wooden weapons. A Game known as Battledore. Where a Pinecone is hit back and forth with paddles Board Games; Including games known as Tabvla and Latrones Sports; including wrestling, racing, boxing, swimming, etc.. Games that can be fashioned with a ball. Usually going into the seventh - twelfth year of a child’s life the Matrona would take a more active role in their daughter’s upbringing, and the Pater with their son’s. Preparing them for adulthood; allowing their children to make decisions and guide their destiny with their parent’s supervision. Once entering adulthood, Boys are expected to join the military, and Daughters marry; though dependent on their upbringing Daughters joining the military is not uncommon. The Values of Virtus are to be instilled and vehemently upheld. VIRTVS; Valor Masculinity Excellence Courage Piety In order for a Caelian to achieve Virtus it must be after they serve in the Legio. However the Values of Virtus can be applied to boys in preparation for Adulthood. Men who achieve Virtus are expected to worship the Gods, Strive to do extraordinary feats; and be the epitome of Masculinity. During the time of Advlescentia, boys are sent out into the wilderness alone with nothing but a Tunic. for a time of at least one week in order to prove their achievements in Virtus. ADVLTVS: 15 Onward Upon reaching 15 years old a Caelian child loses their protective status as an Advlescentia and ascends to the status of Advltvs. Men will be impressed into the military. For Men this is a time of newly found independence, young men are known for being unruly in and around taverns and eateries. It is while under the purview of their own pater familias expected for a young man to move out of their familial home and purchase a home for themselves with their new found grasp on wealth. For both Men and Women in the time of early Advltvs they are expected to undertake a profession along with their normal duties; for men this is sometimes given training in the Legio for trades such as Lumberers, Butchers, Carpenters, Smiths, Tailors, Sappers etc.. But, other professions may include but aren't limited to Farmers, Husbandry, Vintners, Merchants, Sailors, Alchemists, Bakers, Masonry, Apothecary, Fishermen, etc.. For those who seek to have greater success in life, they are expected to learn the trades of scribery so that they may pen documents of their own; since admission to the senate is made possible for anyone who is in the Military for 10 years or more; and would mean public recognition in the local election cycle Marriage is an important part of tradition and Women are expected to get married off once they turn 18; this is a family matter and all marriage is approved by the Pater Familias, marriage is generally used as a political tool between families to leverage alliances and deals with each other, the marriage ceremony is hosted by the groom's side in which they make their intent known and the bride's pater familias hands their daughter over to their new family. It is a status symbol for a new house of a gentes that being the second born son and their family from a familias to forge their own wealth and their own house; for what is more prestigious than the expansion of your clan through familial means. CAELIA INVICTA SENATVS POPVLVSQVE. CAELIANVM.

MORS OMNIA VINCIT EST Marcus never wanted to be a leader; the thought was always with him as he looked out his window at what he had helped build. He looked away from the city he had spent the last few years building with his best friend Tullius, and looked down at the plans for further expansion in the near future. He lets out a yawn as he looks over the plans once more; a tired expression on his old face. Yet, he kept working on the plans for this was his duty as a consul of the Caelian people. After a few moments, he would let out a sigh before going to grab the bottle of wine he kept on his desk, bringing the bottle to his mouth he starts to down the liquor. A moment of pure bliss, Marcus sets down the wine letting out a sigh as he looks out the window at Caelia. His mind started to wonder again, at the issue that was plaguing his mind; the issue of how to get the resources for the expansion of the city. Standing up from the desk, Marcus walks out of the room and into the stairway as he takes his first step down; he pauses midway through the step and starts to fall. Grabbing his chest as he continues to fall down the spiral staircase, his memories would start flashing before his eyes. A young boy fighting off the other tribes with everything he had but still failing, watching his mother die by those same tribes he failed to stop. The same boy now a young man leaving the south and moving to a strange land ravaged by war, a man who would see the same horrors he ran from. Joining a warband to fight off the invaders of his new home, a man being captured and forced to confess false treachery, a man who lost his arm in battle for his new home, the lord of his new home threatening to kill the man for teaching a young boy about his homeland. Flashes of his memory seem to go faster and as he hit a wall he would fall down a second set of stairs. Now the man can be seen going through a tunnel fighting anvil cultists. The man arrives from the depths onto an island, building a wooden camp with his people, starting a successful business after leaving said island, getting kicked out of his new home, moving further north, meeting a woman and getting married. He would have children of his own before that same wife would perish. Regretful, and then moving past it, building something new. Marcus would utter a yell of pain as he hit the third wall, his blood all over the stairs as he kept on falling, the memory started to slow down once more and he finally landed onto the ground. Marcus tries to sit up but finds that he can’t; he starts to cough up blood. He goes to blink his eyes as blood comes from a large gash on his forehead and enters his eyes. Slowly he would let out one final breath of air and close his eyes. He would hear a shout from the distance but would no longer care who it belonged to for now he finally got to see his beloved once more. SOMNVM QVIETE SCIPIO VIR

De Aetaes Insanis Aetaes Primae In the beginning there was nothing; before the beginning there was an end and that end was Chaos. The Chaos was immense, and the monsters that made up Chaos were in constant struggle for dominance. Of which, creatures of unfathomable machinations were thought up and discarded by those Primordials that could overcome Chaos. All beings made of Flesh and Light would conquer each other, their flesh and source upon life would be the reward. At the time of beginning the monsters had been quelled by the greatest among them, their beings being made of pure light. Ascending from Chaos the first of the Old Gods, Draegivs would seize power. As the other Primordials flew high with their light, Draegivs craved the reward of flesh; his consumption made him a being of massive proportions. Draegivs consumed the Chaos and splitted it up. Chaos was divided into nine parts; seven skies and two planes. Upon dividing the skies from the planes the pressure in between would birth Ovaelia who birthed the other Old Gods and became Draegivs’ wife. The Old Gods birthed from Ovaelia would be Oraevs who commanded the winds, Ovaenia who demanded brutality and insanity, Maechnia whom commanded flame, and Vaegaeus who controlled knowledge from the others. Draegivs would fill the planes with flora and fauna and he did it all in an instant for he had seized time itself. From the mud, Draegivs would create Man and give him the bounty of the world; in a land known as Aegia Their name being Orenivs as well as a wife known as Ivlia. The Other Old Gods Jealous of Draegivs’ divine creation of Mortality would seek to make versions of man themselves; Maechnia, proud of his flame and the iron it wrought would produce a Man known as Pvmillivs. Ovaenia, commanded bloodshed so produced a Warrior known as Crvgivs. Vaegaeus, wanting his knowledge stored by Mortals, produced a man known as Avritvs. As there was peace in Aegia between the four Mortal Brothers; Vaegaeus begot quintuplets with Ovaelia of which Draegivs could not know; Upon their birth they were sent to live alone on an island off the coast of Aegia. The quintuplets would be Ivlioia, Belldevm, Ilia and Marevs. There they lived for half a generation before they returned to Draegivs. Draegivs unhappy with Ovaelia’s unfaithfulness would purge his wife’s light upon life. Sending her flesh hurdling into the sea. Ivlioia would seize the keys to the ports of life and lock Draegivs away into the void; where time would remain stationary. Upon the imprisonment of Draegivs; Tyranny beset the remaining Old Gods. with which they created a being of pure malignancy which Vaegaeus advised against, they were known as Malignivs and were as dark as the Primordials were light. Ivlioia upon realizing the Old God’s Treachery trapped each Old God in their own Prison. The remaining Gods would delegate the responsibilities of the Old Gods amongst themselves whilst Malignivs cloaked themselves among the descendants. Ivlioia; would take up the act of protecting the gateways between realms, which includes the planes, the void and the seven skies. Belldevm would take up the act of war, protecting the seven skies and guiding the descendants on conquest. Marevs would take up the circle of rebirth on the planes; controlling the vast seas dictating the wind, the rain and the harvest. Ilia would beseech themselves the act of protecting the knowledge of man and the immortal gods; their devotion to woman would be greatest of all. Aetaes Lapsae Once beginning had subsided and the Old God’s treachery was dealt with, an age of fallen virtue had befallen upon the descendants of the planes. For each group of the Old God’s creation sought their own tribes and fought their own wars. Malignivs would tempt their deception to the tribes of each descendant; promising power to Crgnivs and Orenivs, knowledge to Avritvs and Wealth to Pvmillivs. Succumbing to lies wrought sickness between the descendants. The powers of the Old Gods flowing through them in wicked ways; unable to secure themselves, Belldevm would descend to the Plane in order to guide the descendents. He told them their swords would be drawn and time would be sought in effects for the Vile beings of the night. That curses have been brought to the lands with corruption and wickedness. Malignivs cloaked in the night would approach Belldevm with contempt in his voice; he would screech out That his word was law and that if there may be those who worship Wealth there be those who worship Malignivs. For he was Greed itself; the Abuse of Power, and Knowledge was his; the treachery within gave him his power. Crgnivs was the first to fight against the curse of Malignivs. Eyes glowing from a wicked black and purple back to that of red and rage. Next was Orenivs who’s eyes glowed yellow then to a deep blue of purity Third, was Avritvs who’s eyes varied back and forth setting on a gray color signifying his infertility. Last, was Pvmillivs who’s eyes glowed black then yellow then to a dark orange signifying their immense greed. The Wavering loyalties of the Patriarchs led Malignivs weakened; his power still remained. He was able to fight back against Avritvs, and Pvmillivs who raised their swords against him. Crvgnivs wrought with rage, sucker punched Malignivs in his gut; sending him flying. The corruption wielding punch would transform the skin of Crvgnivs to a dark green. Orenivs commanded fourth by Belldevm charged with his sword piercing the skin of Malignivs High upon the Seven Skies The gatekeeper Ivlioia watched from up high with his power so mighty. Ivlioia would reach his mighty hands into the void pulling bonding chains from the once chaos. At once the chains pulled upward and then down, spanning the Plane crushing the continents and attaching to Malignivs. The Wealthy One’s screams of agony could be heard as he cursed the planes with suffering and illness. Death to those who besought his name Malignivs the Wealthy One, The Plague bearer; Now banished into the void. Ivlioia would lock his being into the void, being punished the same as Draegivs. There in the void, Malignivs with his command on Greed and Corruption held onto reigns in the Planes. Allowing those who seek his power to be corrupted the same as him; with evil striking fast into those who worship the void. After the battle flew out Aemilia to symbolize the Victory of Man over Evil. Orenivs who was the least corrupted by Malignivs’ power would go on to unite many of his kin into kingdoms of vast renown; bastions from Malignivs’ corruption. The Descendents of Orenivs and his tribes are to be known as Hominae or Man, taking up the mantle of Mortality. Avritvs who was cursed with infertility, would dedicate their long life to scholarly pursuits attempting to harness the blessings of the gods even if it was for nought. Crvgnivs blessed by his strength would be cursed with Rage, his power knowing no bounds; he would murder a great deal under his own thumb without his knowledge. He dedicated his life to controlling his rage and vanished into the seven skies upon losing his light upon life. Pvmillivs whilst not worshiping The Wealthy One outright was cursed with Greed and unknowingly invited the power and corruption of The Wealthy One into his kingdom. Thus it is now the age of Man

Mi Nepos was a complicated man, he was a fighter, a drunkard, a scholar and lastly he had a heart of pure aurum. Lucius Ramneseii Brutus died way too soon and way too violently for my liking and today is the day we make a vow as a people that we will not let any more of our own die to the servants of the wealthy one. For too long we have suffered at the hands of many different groups; in the deserts of Almaris it was the numerous desert tribes and in the distant past it was the LaVassieur Forest Dwarfs. All of these foes we have beaten back; and we will beat these new ones. The Mvs Rexum will be hunted for their crimes and crucified The Caelian people must be vigilant once more for around any corner could be your enemy. Lucius was killed in his own home with no one there to hear his last words; he clearly fought bravely like a true Caelian but even the brave Lucius could not beat the mvs alone. The Caelians must work as one to fight off these great threats or we will never be as great as our ancestors. However, we can not forget our great heroes like Lucius, who shall be remembered as one of the great heroes of Caelia up there with Caelianus Ramneseius and others. Signed ~ Marcus Ramneseii Scipio