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Heir of Aurelian

The year is 407 AD and Rome is at the precipice. In the West, a usurper by the name of Flavius Claudius Constantinus has declared himself emperor. By doing this, he and his traitor legions have fractured the Western Roman Empire into two. At the same time, the north bleeds! Countless germans swarm across the borders of the Empire and pillage its lands in their ruthless raids. Alaric, King of the Goths, rises to a position of prominence and threatens the ancient capital of the dying Empire with his barbarian hordes. As if things weren't bad enough, rumors from the east state that a mysterious power rises within the fogs of war, threatening to drown the Empire in a river of blood. As a response to these threats, the indolent emperor Honorius has given orders to his supreme commander Flavius Stilicho to reclaim the province of Gaul from the usurper. However, should he leave the heartland of the Empire undefended, undoubtedly Alaric would invade. Thus, under the threat of barbarians at the gates, Stilicho dispatches a young roman general by the name of Titus Claudius Marcellus to bring an end to the reign of the usurper. Will Rome fall to the tides of barbarians and traitors alike? Or can Marcellus restore a world collapsing around him? Find out in Heir of Aurelian!

Zentmeister · 历史
分數不夠
181 Chs

Returning Home

The Journey from Constantinople to Rome was a long one. However, by the time Marcellus entered the entrance of his villa, two beautiful young women were quick to greet him. It was evident by the roundness of their bellies that they were entering the later stages of pregnancy. When Placidia saw the children which surrounded her man, she was shaken with excitement. It took only a few seconds for her to rush over to her nephew and nieces, where she showered them with love.

"Theodosius, Pulcheria, Arcadia, Flacilla! I'm so happy that you are all alright. I was so worried about your safety for these past few years!"

The four children gazed upon their aunt with varying expressions. They had heard rumors that Placidia was forced to marry Marcellus and that he treated her poorly. However, the woman appeared to be in good health, and judging by the affection in the man's eyes as he gazed upon his wife, they had clearly misjudged Marcellus.