The Celebration of Adrianople

Cries of "Woo-hoo!" filled the air, echoed by thousands of voices across the military camp.

The atmosphere was thick with jubilation as servicemen of all ranks, normally barred from imbibing, now toasted to victory with cup after cup of mead, their laughter uninhibited. Agile jugglers weaved their way through the crowds, their tricks eliciting peals of laughter and good-natured cheers. Alluring maidens walked confidently through the ranks, their flirtatious smiles met with playful whistles and cheeky invitations, getting occasionally pulled by love filling soldiers into the tents in the dark for some biological education. Chefs from nearby towns, villages and soldiers' relatives toiled diligently, ensuring a never ending supply of hearty meal for the victors. The Romans were finally celebrating their final triumphs after a prolonged fighting, surrendering to a heady mix of alcohol and merriment, forgetting all of their pains, loses, and agonies in the process.