From the words of Drusus Silo
The war that would be fought between Septimius and Tullus would be bloody, long, and brutal, but little did Tullus know the first bloodshed would be a grave mistake – one he would unknowingly make twice. This mistake, in the long run, would be his undoing for it would be the fire that would forge Rhea into the warrior and leader she did not yet know she would be.
As Septimius prepared to launch his new armada to Rome, it was accidentally discovered by a small patrol of ships belonging to the famed Chimera Legion. Forced to act quickly, Tullus attacked the patrol, destroying several ships before a lone vessel managed to escape. On high ranking officer onboard, the Eye of Jupiter was the father of Rhea. When she learned about his death, her innocence would be lost. From that moment forward, her life would be intertwined with Tullus. She would grow stronger, as he would be burdened as a ruler.
[Taken from Tullus’ private journal]
Roman blood has been spilled, not the first of this war, but the first I’ve been forced to take. I greave for my brothers and sisters and curse the gods for setting them upon me. We were wrecked by a horrible storm that the patrol must have been blown off course. Quite by accident, they stumbled upon my fleet’s hiding place. Completely unaware of who we were, they set course for us most likely seeking a safe port to set in for repairs. I had no choice but to attack them before they realized who I was and fled back to Rome with news of my survival.
They fought like true heroes of the Republic, those brave men, and women of Chimera Legion living up to their legend. Five of my ships were severely damaged, but we had the advantage in numbers and surprise. Eight of their vessels were destroyed, with only one ship escaping. I know it set course for Rome and will no doubt report what happened to Gallus. He will delay the Senate, but I’m forced to push up my plans to attack Rome by a week. Once my ships are repaired, I have decided, the die is cast. More Roman blood will be spilled. This is a fate I cannot escape.
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