Enslaved (Prologue thread.)

[jokemaster]

"Thank you sir."

[Hiroki]

They had tied there slaves together, into long lines. There hands were bound together by a rope, the rope extending to the person in front of them. At the front of the line a Legionnaire pulled them along. All day they would be forced to march along with the Legions.

 

Though even the most compassionate of the Legionaries couldn't really feel sorry for them. Every Legionnaire has to march the same distance, and also carry all of there person equipment, there armor, there shield, tent supplies just to name a few.

 

They were heading back to Rome. Another Legion had arrived to relieve them, and the Journey "home" would be a long one. The Auxilia had to carry there own as well, of course. Edward moved along with his contubernia, carrying there supplies. Each night they would set up a small camp, and rest, waking early in the day to continue there march. They had sailed the short ways from Briton to mainland Europe, and had been marching in Northern Gaul for a while now.

 

Many of the slaves had a chance to see Romanized Celts and Gallic people who’s tribes had been conquered for several generations. It was all pretty much the usual sight for the Auxilia and Legions who marched towards Rome however. The days seemed to blend together, the only difference being a slight variation in scenery. The Cavalrymen had it easy of course. They got to ride on horses…

 

Life in the Roman army could be much harder than slavery, but the catch was, at the end of an Auxilia’s career, they were to be granted citizenship. At the end of a Legionnaires career, they would be granted a large plot of land, and 3000 Denarii. The Legions would be paid a regular salary as well. This alone was enough to motivate many to take on this hard life. Never mind the personal glory and prestige one could gain should they rise through the ranks.

 

Though for the slaves, such a thing was far from there mind of course. They were to be shipped off to some rich Patrician noble, who would most likely put them to basic menial labor. The Games or the Auxilia would always be open to them, of course, should they get sick of such a life. If they survived through the harsh life of a Gladiator, they could be granted citizenship as well.

 

But none of these customs were known to the slaves, save Arthur maybe. They had no real idea of what awaited them, they did not even know they were on there way to Rome. The only thing they knew, was that they were no longer free people.

 

They had stopped at a small town in the Northern Alps to rest. The Celts here had been long since Romanized, conquered way back in the time of Caesar. Things were pretty quiet here. The slaves were put in closely guarded concentration camps at night. The Auxilia slept in decent, but hardly luxurious tents. Even the Legions slept in mediocre tent-housing. They were in the Roman Army, not on a pleasure cruise after all.

[Vikinor]

(Wow long post. When do we switch over to the Enslaved thread?)

[Hiroki]

(( Once we arrive in Rome, and get everybody situated into there roles. ))

[Vikinor]

(OK. That means we switch when everyone is enslaved?)

[Hiroki]

(( Well, your character was never really captured. And Jokemasters character is in the Auxilia, and will probably be freed. So it isn't quite as simple as that. ))

[Vikinor]

(Yea. So how do we continue this now? I think this thread has ben great with story btw.)

[Hiroki]

(( Hmm, well, things are going well too, I agree. I'll make sure every character gets a fair share of the action. But for now, we do need a focus for the story. I like JM's character of Edward, and since he is with the Romans, the story is primarily following him at this point. ))

[Vikinor]

(This is better than a book )

[jokemaster]

Originally posted by Hiroki

(( Hmm, well, things are going well too, I agree. I'll make sure every character gets a fair share of the action. But for now, we do need a focus for the story. I like JM's character of Edward, and since he is with the Romans, the story is primarily following him at this point. ))

((*does victory jig*))

[Hiroki]

A centurion came up to Edward. "Soldier, I need you and your contubernia to go into town and buy supplies for tomorrows journey. We are getting low. Only buy bread and water.

[LukeKatarn]

I was sleeping. Walking teh long walk had tired of me, and in my dram, I dreamed of becomeing a legionare. Not Auxillia, a Legionare. He knew, he would probabley not become a Legionare, but he would like that much more then Auxillia.

[jokemaster]

((looks up contubernia))

"Yes sir, but we're going to need some money."

[Curt-Man]

Roy woke up, he was being carried.

"he's awake, sirs"

"so drop him and make him walk." Roy was dropped the picked up.

"you're lucky, were almost our rest stop" Roy was tied into the line and walked with the rest of the slaves until they got to a town, where they rested.

[Hiroki]

The centurion hands over a case of coins to Edward. "I better not see you spending this on luxuries soldier. Now get moving!" He salutes.

[Writer]

Erin regained consciousness and was also made to walk. As she walked, she thought of Edward.

 

"I trust you and you had me over to monsters," she muttered. With a grunt of disgust, she looked around. Romans were everywhere. Her sword and bow had been taken away and she suddenly remembered that her wolf was dead.

 

"Monsters," she growled softly.

[jokemaster]

Edward grabbed the money and went back to his tent. He gathered the men that were there. They grumbled a bit, but went along.They quickly reached the store, not wanting to waste any time, and Edward was anxious to see how Erin was doing. He walked into one of the stores and they started grabbing the food and other supplies they needed

[Hiroki]

The storekeeper charged them for the surplus, with a hefty discount of course, and gave them there supplies with all due haste.

[jokemaster]

The men quickly carried the supplies back to the camp. They set them down near the centurion. Edward gave him back the change.

[Hiroki]

"Very good" the Centurion spoke "You are relieved for the rest of the night."

[LukeKatarn]

I was walking with the rest of the slaves. I was relieved, I prefered walking more then resting. I had regained my strength, although I was still; drowzy from when I woke up.

[Writer]

From where she was forced to sit, Erin saw Edward. She turned away from him in anger, refusing to look at him.

[jokemaster]

Edward approached Erin, a little hurt at her avoiding loooking at him.

"How are you holding up?" He asked.

[Curt-Man]

Roy was one fo the few slaves that was assigned to jobs, he and a bunch of other big bulky slaves were moving meat, crates and other heavy objects, when he had a chance used the hanging meat as a punching bag, but was whipped for that when he was discovered, and he was kicked off the duty and sent back to the rest of the slaves.

 

when he got to them he noticed a solider asking a slave how she was holding up.

"well if you ask me, she'd be holding up alot better if you would stop irritating her." Roy was now mad, he was tired and bloody, he needed someone to pick on.

[jokemaster]

Edward turned angrily at Roy.

"This is none of your business, stay out of it!"