#12001
The Judging Booth~
You stand in the midst of a small room with windows on the east and
south
walls. These windows provide a complete view of the competition fields.
There
are several scorecards, pencils and other items that are used by the
judges
sitting on a table. The only exit is a trapdoor leading down.
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There is a rickety ladder leading down.
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trapdoor~
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scorecards~
The cards all have been filled in with the judges evaluations of today's
combatants. It seems that Sparticus is having a good day.
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pencils pencil~
An ordinary #2 lead pencil. Judging by the teeth marks on the shaft,
the
user should see a dentist very soon!
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#12002
Caesar's Private Box~
This is the best view in the house! You can see gladiators fighting
or the
chariot races with an unobstructed view. The seats are upholstered in
red
velvet and are in top-notch condition. There is a rickety ladder leading
up and
a marble staircase leading down.
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You see a rickety ladder with a trapdoor leading up.
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trapdoor~
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There is a marble staircase leading down.
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#12003
West Side Commoner's Seating Area~
This is the western side commoner's seating area. There are row upon
row of
rough wooden benches bolted to the floor. There is stadium garbage
every- where
and the smell makes you want to puke. Stairs lead up to Caesar's private
box, a
small ramp leads down to the playing field and a hallway leads south.
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You see a small hallway that leads to a larger area.
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Watch your step!
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stairs stairway~
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Watch your step!
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ramp~
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seats benches~
The benches are made of rough cut lumber that has dried and split over
time.
You would probably get splinters if sat on them. The words "BURT
WAS HERE"
have been carved into one of the benches with exquisite care.
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#12004
Southern Commoner's Seats~
This is the southeastern part of the common seating areas. The
benches here
are made of stone and are probably centuries old. A few scratches on one
of the
benches catch your eye. An acrid smell is coming from the east and a
tunnel
leads off to the north.
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The tunnel looks like it leads to another seating area.
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There is an acrid smell coming from that direction.
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marks scratches~
They look like they form the words "Onivel Cinemod Semaj" But
you could be
mistaken.
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#12005
The Abandoned Gate~
This used to be a gateway to and from western Rome. There is an iron
gate
blocking your way and judging by the amount of rust and foliage growing
on the
bars, it hasn't been open for years. Looking through the gate at the
barren
landscape that lies beyond, you can see why. A dirt road leads off to
the east,
and a store is directly south.
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Through the clouds of dust, you can make out a passable road.
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road~
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You can barely make out a storefront through the foliage.
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store~
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gate~
The gate has been permanently rusted shut and is further secured by a
large
chain and padlock. Don't even bother THINKING about trying to open it.
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#12006
Swords 'R Us~
Welcome to the weapon shop of Titus Andronicus!! Rare halberds,
whips, swords
and other instruments of death are proudly displayed on the walls and in
gleaming glass cases. More common weapons are stacked like wood on the
floor.
To the north you can barely make out a gate. There is a very secure
looking
door to the south.
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You can see a city gate to the north.
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There is a very secure looking door blocking your progress.
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door~
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swords weapons armor halberds whips~
Titus has enough hardware in here to outfit a large army. Maybe that's
why
he has a lucrative contract to sell weapons to the emperor's armies for
outrageous prices.
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#12007
The Back Room~
If you thought that there were a lot of weapons in the front of the
store,
you haven't seen anything yet!! There is barely enough room to walk
amongst the
crates of armor and swords. No wonder Rome will stand for a thousand
years. The
only exit is through a door to the north.
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Through the piles of weapons, you can see a door leading north to the
rest of
the store.
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door~
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weapons swords crates armor weapon sword crate~
There are literally thousands of each. Take your pick.
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#12008
Peanut Heaven~
You are now so high up that you begin to feel lightheaded and your
nose
feels like it is going to start bleeding. There aren't even benches to
sit on
here; just bare dirty stone. The view of the surrounding country is
spectacular. Unfortunately you can barely see the playing field. There
is a set
of steps here, leading down.
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Watch your step!
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stairs stairway~
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landscape country~
You can see the entire city of Rome from here. The buildings housing
the
Roman government are to the east. To the south east, off in the
distance, is
the massive aqueduct and further in that direction lies the Mountain of
the
Gods.
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#12009
The Practice and Warm-up Area~
There are many gladiators, chariot drivers and their coaches here,
warming
up in preparation for the games. The dust rising from the parched earth
makes
you want to sneeze. A short tunnel leads east and the thunder of
pounding
hooves and the clash of weapons can be heard coming from the south.
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There is a large oval dirt-track in that direction.
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You can hear the clash of weapons and the thunder of hooves in that
direction.
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gladiator~
He is a big muscular man with lots of armor. He sizes you up and
decides that
you aren't worth his time or trouble.
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E
driver~
The driver is too busy changing a wheel on his chariot to notice you.
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E
chariot~
You see a two wheeled open cart which is obviously meant to be pulled by
horses. The flaming paint-job and the large "01" stenciled on
the side
identify the chariot as belonging to Drucilis "Lightning-whip"
Octavious,
a favorite driver of the masses.
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E
coach trainer~
The coach tell you "Stop bothering my athletes and get lost!"
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#12010
The Jousting Arena~
This is a wide open grassy plane.... LOOK OUT!!!! You are almost
skewered by
a gladiator's lance as he makes his charge. A practicing area is due
north.
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Through a small tunnel you can see athletes stretching and warming up
for the
games.
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You see a set of steps leading up into the spectator stands.
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gladiator~
He is in the final stages of a charge against his opponent....THUD!
CLANG!
CRASH!!!!....judging from the blood and the amount of distance that now
separates the gladiators head from the rest of his body, you can safely
assume
that this was the final combat of his life.
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#12011
The First-Aid Station~
This is the place to come to if one is overcome by the heat and gore.
(Or if
a lion gets loose) You see a jar of live leeches and other barbaric
medical
apparatus lying about here. From the west comes the roar of the crowd,
and a
hall leads east. The healer will be with you shortly.
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You see hundreds, perhaps thousands of people.
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Rows of stone bleachers lie to the west.
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leech leeches~
DISGUSTING! Each is about the size of matchbox and very slimy. You are
VERY
glad that you have access to a cleric!
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#12012
A Dirt Road~
You are on a parched and dusty rural road which runs east and west.
There is
a structure lying to the south.
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Through the dust, you see a paved road.
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It is difficult to see through the haze and dust.
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It is difficult to see through the haze and dust.
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#12013
The Commoner's House~
You are standing in the main living quarters of a common Roman
citizen. The
furnishings are sparse and it is warm here. A putrid odor is coming from
the
east and passages lead north and south.
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A dusty road lies to the north.
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What is that smell??!!! It's enough to make a yak gag!!!
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You hazard a guess that a bedroom lies in that direction.
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furnishings furniture~
The furniture that you see is very simple and plain. It is made of
rough hewn
wood and fastened together with nails. It looks very uncomfortable.
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#12014
The Bedchamber~
This is the bedroom. There is a hard and lumpy bed in the far corner.
It
looks like the commoner's wife has been shirking her duties lately, as
there is
a big pile of soiled laundry here. The only way out is from where you
came.
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You see the living quarters to the north.
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laundry wash clothing~
It smells of sweat and is covered with mud.
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#12015
The Noblemans' Box~
These are the "better" seats used primarily by the upper
class of Rome.
There is a large seating area to the east and a staircase leading up
here. The
view of the chariot track is pretty good.
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Rows upon rows of bleachers lie to the east.
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The stairs look safe enough.
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stairs staircase~
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#12016
Race Track~
This is a hard dirt track about a quarter of a mile long. There are
hoof
prints everywhere, and you see a large cloud of dust approaching. You
had
better move before you get run over. A small tunnel leads west, you can
see the
crowd to the east. You can hear loud snarls and roars coming from below.
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You see athletes warming up and stretching.
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Do you like lots of live lions that haven't been fed for a few days?
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#12017
The Lion Pit~
As you land at the bottom of this dirt-walled pit, the realization
that a
pit full of lions is NOT a good thing to be hanging around in. Several
of the
gladiators gather around the edge of the pit to watch your demise. You
look
around you, and all you see is tawny fur and gaping jaws... it's too
late to
run, too late to hide. Twelve lions rip you and your belongings into a
gory
mass of bloodied leather, bronze, and bone. What's that old saying? Cats
killed
the curious? Something like that, I'm sure...
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#12018
South Entrance to the Coliseum~
You are standing at the south entrance to the Coliseum. There are
citizens
of Rome everywhere, apparently in a mad rush to get in. A statue of
Caligula
the Mad Emperor overlooks the area. There are long lines standing to the
east,
and an acrid smell is coming from the west. A busy road lies to the
south.
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The lines are very long and people look impatient.
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line lines~
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A road lies in that direction.
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An acrid, almost medicinal smell is coming from that direction.
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statue caligula~
A larger than life stone statue of Caligula, the Mad Emperor, looks at
you. It
looks like it is holding a phallus. He's got a grin on his face that
seems to
say 'My horse would like you, I bet...'
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S
#12019
The Main Highway~
This is a well built and heavily traveled road running from east to
west and
there is a large structure built entirely of stone to the north.
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You can hear the roar of a large crowd of people coming from that
direction.
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structure~
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The highway continues to the east.
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The highway continues to the west.
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#12020
The Outhouse~
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-YEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!!! Boy does it stink in here!!!
You taste
bile in your mouth and your eyes begin to water. As you wipe away your
tears,
you see that this is a small room, in the far corner of which a hole is
dug.
The odor intensifies as you move closer and there is a roll of toilet
paper
sitting on the ground. The only exit is to the west and your nose and
stomach
are strongly suggesting that you use it.
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The living quarters lie in that direction. Why don't you stop
pussyfooting
around and go that way??!! Please?
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hole toilet~
You walk over to the hole and see that there is a large turd floating in
a
pool black water about 2 feet below the surface of the ground. As you
lean
closer to get a better look, your nose catches a concentrated dose of
the
fragrant aroma wafting upwards. Your stomach decides that it has had
enough
of this shoddy treatment and you puke until it is empty.
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E
roll paper~
Hey!! This is first-class stuff!! - White Cloud brand with lotion. The
roll
is about half-used.
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#12021
The Slave Quarters~
This is where the slaves sleep. There are hard boards set out for use
as
beds and not much else. The only exit is to the north.
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To the north, a well manicured path winds through the nobleman's estate.
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#12022
Common Seating~
This is where many of the common Roman citizens are seated during the
games.
These are the cheapest seats in the house, as glare from the sun is
usually a
problem during the afternoon. Like the other common seating areas, this
place
could stand extensive renovation and a thorough cleaning. This area
extends to
the south and a much more elegant seating area can be seen to the west.
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D2
The common seating area continues.
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The seating gets much fancier and elegant in that direction.
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elegant~
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#12023
Common Seating~
This is where many of the common Roman citizens are seated during the
games.
Like the other commoners' areas in the coliseum, it could use extensive
renovation and cleaning. This area extends to the north and lots of
noise can
be heard coming from the south.
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The common seating area continues.
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You see hundreds, perhaps thousands of people.
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#12024
East Entrance to Coliseum~
You are standing at the east entrance to the Coliseum. There are
people
everywhere, apparently in a mad rush to get in. A statue of Tiberius, an
emperor of a time long since passed, stands here looking out over the
crowd.
There is a passage to the north, the ticket booth is to the south and a
gate
opening to the city lies to the east.
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You see rows upon rows of dilapidated wooden bleachers.
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D1
Nero Drive lies in that direction.
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There are VERY long lines standing outside the ticket booth.
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statue tiberius~
The statue of Tiberius, made of iron, stands here.
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#12025
Ticket Booth~
Long lines are standing here, waiting to buy tickets. There are 3
vendors
working furiously. Ticket stubs litter the ground and you can see that
the
people are getting very impatient. There is a large, open cashbox here.
Main
entrances to the Coliseum are to the north and west.
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You see hundreds, if not thousands of people.
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You see hundreds, if not thousands of people.
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cashbox~
It's a shame that the exchange rate for Roman money is so low. What
amounts
to a fortune in Rome isn't even worth one gold coin. The contents of
the box
add up to about .... well forget it. It isn't worth your time or
trouble to
carry it around.
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S
#12026
Paved Road~
You are on a paved road that runs east to west. You can see an
elaborate
looking estate to the south and to the north-west, off in the distance,
you can
see a very large stone structure.
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The road leads off to the east.
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D2
It looks like a Nobleman's estate. We are talking RICH nobleman's
estate.
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estate house~
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The road leads west towards the highway.
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structure~
That would probably be the Coliseum. There are a few good matches
scheduled
for today.
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#12027
Noble Estate~
You are on the grounds of a nobleman's estate which is hundreds of
times the
size and splendor of anything that a common citizen of Rome would ever
hope to
own. Everything is lush and green. The grass is perfectly manicured and
the
trees are all bearing fruit. Ornamental plants are in perfectly situated
to
enhance and adorn the three statues of dedicated to gods Jupiter, Venus
and
Neptune. A tranquil path leads east and west, there is a paved road to
the
north and an extravagant house lies to the south.
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You see a paved road in the distance.
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D1
The path leads east through the estate.
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You see an incredible house off in the distance.
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Off through the trees, you see a small, plain hut.
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Venus~
Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty and knowledge is displayed in a all
of her
splendor.
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E
Jupiter~
A statue made of pure gold depicts Zeus sitting on his throne. The
throne
looks like it is made of silver.
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E
Neptune~
The statue of Neptune is made of pure jade and is holding a crystal
trident.
It is sitting in the center of a small pond which has hundreds of
beautiful
fish swimming in it.
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E
trees tree shrubs shrub plants plant~
All of the plants, trees and shrubs are perfectly trimmed, without so
much as
a dead leaf anywhere to be seen. You welcome the shade that they give
from
the harsh sun above.
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#12028
An Opulent House~
You stand in a house, the size and splendor of which almost defies
the
imagination. The floor is done with hand crafted marble tile with silver
and
jeweled inlays. The light coming through the exquisitely crafted stained
glass
windows bathes the room in splendor and the furniture looks as though it
was
made by master craftsmen from all over the empire. A path through the
estate is
north of here.
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You see a well manicured path that winds through the estate.
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floor tile~
Very expensive! A lot of master craftsmen labored long and hard to
produce
such a work of art.
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E
windows~
They are intricate and the scenes that they depict cast honor on several
of
the gods.
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E
furniture~
You hope to eventually be able to own a piece of furniture just like
these
someday. These are only dreams, of course.
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#12029
The Great North Gate~
This is the northern gateway to the city of Rome. The huge gate
appears to
be closed and locked against intrusion. A large road muddy road runs
through
the gate and into the countryside. Nero Drive runs south from here.
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Nero Drive continues in that direction.
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gate~
The gate is made of solid iron and is well maintained.
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E
road~
The road is wide and very muddy.
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#12030
Nero Drive~
You are walking on a paved road that runs south through the city of
Rome. A
great gate is directly north of here. The Roman citizens are very
friendly and
tip their hats or say hello as you pass.
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To the north, you can see a gate leading out of the city.
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gate~
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Nero Drive continues in that direction.
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D3
You see the bakery of Rome.
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#12031
Nero Drive~
You are walking on a great paved road that runs north and south
through the
city. People are hurrying from one place to another, but always stop to
say
hello. Most of the people are either coming from or going to the town
square
Nero Drive continues to the north, and you can see a large open area to
the
south.
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D0
Nero drive continues in that direction.
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D2
It looks like the town square.
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D3
You see the an opulent estate.
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#12032
Town Square~
You are standing in the middle of a large open area which is the
common area
of Rome. During the day, this place is alive with the hustle and bustle
of all
of the citizens of Rome and everyone in the city is sure to stop by at
some
time or another. There are several street vendors peddling their wares
and the
overall atmosphere is carnival-like in nature. To the southeast, off in
the
distance, you can see the aqueduct and the buildings of the Roman
government
lie to the northwest. Nero Drive leads north and south from here and
Clay
Avenue runs east.
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D0
Nero Drive heads in the direction of the northern gate.
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D1
Nero Drive heads in the direction of the south gate.
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A street made of hard packed clay runs in that direction towards the
aqueduct
and buildings of the Roman government.
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vendor vendors~
There are several sidewalk vendors here, selling fresh fruits and
vegetables,
home baked goods, fine jewelry and other items. Most of the items for
sale are
of very high quality.
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E
aqueduct~
To the southeast, off in the distance, stands a large stone structure
that is
used to channel water into the city.
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S
#12033
Nero Drive~
You are walking on a paved road that runs north and south through the
city
of Rome. There are many people here, as polite as always. Most of them
are
either coming from or going to the town square which lies to the north.
Nero
Drive continues to the south. There is an observation area overlooking
the
aqueduct to the east and a paved road leads west.
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D0
The town square lies in that direction.
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D1
The aqueduct and mountain of the gods are in that direction.
~
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D2
Nero Drive continues toward the South Gate.
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D3
A paved road runs west through the city.
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#12034
Nero Drive~
This is a busy paved road that runs north through the city. The
people of
Rome are very friendly and say hello as you pass. A gate leading out of
the
city lies to the south and a small path goes west towards a nobleman's
estate.
To the east, off in the distance, lies the great mountain. It is rumored
that
the gods watch over and protect the empire from there.
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D0
Nero Drive leads in that direction.
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D2
You see many people entering and leaving the city through a large gate
in the
walls protecting the city.
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D3
It looks like a nobleman's estate. We are talking RICH nobleman's
estate.
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#12035
The South Gate~
This is the southern gateway to the city of Rome. The bronze gate is
closed
and locked. Looking through the bars, you see a heavily traveled road
leading
out of the city. Nero Drive starts here and runs north and a wizard's
shop lies
to the east.
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D0
Nero Drive leads towards the center of town.
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D1
A small store, from which an occasional detonation can be heard, lies
off in
that direction. It appears to be surrounded by a rolling pink mist.
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#12036
The Emperor's Private Office~
You are standing in the emperor's private office. The room is richly
furnished with the finest of the loot brought back from conquests of far
away
lands. There is a massive, intricately carved desk here, upon which are
important documents, decrees and other paperwork involved in running the
empire. On the far wall, there is a marble bookcase that is well stocked
with
the works of Homer, Plato, Socrates and other wise men. Further, it
seems that
the current emperor likes flowers as there are many potted and cut
specimens
throughout the room. There is a french door leading to the waiting room
and a
wooden door to the south.
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D1
Through the door, you see a waiting room.
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french~
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The south door leads directly to the senate chambers.
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wooden~
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desk~
The desk is made of solid walnut and gold inlay. It is exquisitely
carved
with superior craftsmanship, the likes of which has rarely been seen.
It was
probably brought to Rome from Gaul.
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E
documents decrees paperwork document decree papers paper~
The documents are all written on reed scrolls made in Egypt and have
been
sealed with wax.
~
E
bookcase books~
The books are very old and contain the wisdom of wise men from
throughout the
entire Roman empire. They appear to be collecting dust.
~
E
flowers plants flower plant~
The plants contribute to a very relaxing atmosphere.
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The Senate Chambers~
This is the working room where elected senators from all over the
empire
gather to advise the emperor. An official seal of the emperor is hanging
on the
far wall. There is a wooden door to the north and a bronze door to the
east and
doublehung door to the south.
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The door is made of thick walnut.
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The door leads to the foyer.
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The House of Commons~
This is the lower house of the advising body to the emperor. Common
men from
all parts of Rome work here to further assist the senators in advising
the
emperor on critical matters of state. The seal of the emperor is painted
on the
far wall. The only exit is to the north.
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You see that the doublehung door leads to the senate chambers.
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Clay Avenue~
You are on a wide well traveled road running east and west through
the heart
of Rome. There are large crowds of people to the west and the road
continues to
the east. The aqueduct is directly south of here.
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Clay Avenue continues in that direction.
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You see an entrance to the aqueduct.
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There are large crowds of people in that direction.
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crowds people~
It looks like some kind of bizarre or festival is occurring to the west.
There
are hundreds of people of all classes shopping, talking or eating.
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Observation Lookout~
You are on a platform overlooking a massive aqueduct. There is a
telescope
mounted to the railing that surrounds the area and you can hear the
gurgle of
water as it is channeled into the city. Off in the distance, you can see
the
Mountain of the Gods. There is a sign mounted to the railing and a ramp
leads
west.
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You can see a busy street in that direction.
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telescope~
If it were operational, it would offer a spectacular view of the
Mountain of
the Gods. Unfortunately, it appears to have been vandalized.
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aqueduct~
The aqueduct is a massive stone structure that channels water into Rome
from
the Mountain of the Gods. During the rainy season, it is filled to the
top.
However, due to recent drought, the water level appears to be very low.
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sign~
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