A man enters a Roman bath: A man enters a Roman bath
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A Roman man discusses the empire's reach in a bathhouse, then secretly departs on horseback for the wild lands of Caledonia.
Characters
Patron 1
minor
Patron 1 is an older, well-fed Roman man with a receding hairline, short, thinning grey hair, and a neatly trimmed grey beard. He has warm, crinkled brown eyes and a jovial expression. His skin is fair, and he often sports a wide, enthusiastic smile. He is typically seen in a comfortable, loose-fitting, light blue linen tunic, reflecting his relaxed and prosperous status. He has a slight double chin and a generally rounder face.
Patron 2
minor
Patron 2 is a younger Roman man with short, dark, wavy hair that is stylishly swept back. He has bright, confident blue eyes and a smooth, fair complexion. He often wears a confident, slightly arrogant smile. His attire consists of a crisp, off-white linen tunic with a simple decorative border, hinting at his youthful pride and status. He carries himself with an air of self-assurance.
Marcus
supporting
Marcus is a muscular Roman man with short, dark brown hair styled neatly, deep-set hazel eyes, and a sun-kissed olive skin tone. He has strong, chiseled features and a serious demeanor. He wears a simple, knee-length white linen tunic over his athletic build when outside the bath, but is often seen with his powerful, defined physique visible when in the public bathhouse, with steam rising around him. He wears a subtle, unadorned silver ring on his right hand.
Page 1
Panel 1: A muscular Roman man, Marcus, enters the grand, steamy entrance of a public bathhouse.
Panel 2: Marcus stands chest-deep in the warm, inviting water of the main pool, looking around calmly.
Panel 3: Marcus listens intently as an older, well-fed Roman patron speaks enthusiastically.
“Rome's dominion truly stretches far.”
Page 2
Panel 1: Marcus replies, his expression subtle but thoughtful, as steam rises around him.
“Perhaps not far enough for some.”
Panel 2: Another younger patron, Patron 2, interjects with a confident smile, gesturing slightly.
“Loyalty is the empire's strength.”
Panel 3: Marcus's gaze is distant, a slight frown on his face, as if contemplating something beyond the bathhouse walls.
“Strength comes in many forms.”
Page 3
Panel 1: Marcus quickly dries himself with a towel, his movements efficient and focused.
Panel 2: Dressed in practical travel clothes, Marcus walks purposefully through the bathhouse corridors.
Panel 3: Outside the bathhouse, a sturdy riding horse waits patiently, tethered nearby.
Page 4
Panel 1: Marcus mounts the horse with practiced ease, his expression firm and resolved.
Panel 2: Marcus looks ahead, towards a distant, rugged horizon, his eyes filled with determination.
Panel 3: Marcus spurs his horse into a trot, heading towards the wild unknown beyond the city.
“To Caledonia!”







