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A coastal city on the shore of the Mediterranean's gleaming, turquoise and tempest waves, she is arguably much older than Rome's fabled founders, Romulus and Remus; far more steeped in traditions that beat like a heart's torrid rhythm, pounding out every step in a forbidden dance of desire.
She is Pompeii. And she is an all-devouring Mistress. Mother to all form of satyr and nymph, where the wine flows freely and the Dance of Syrtos never ends.
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Graffiti inscriptions left upon the walls and doors all around the city are one of the ways in which the Pompeians expressed themselves - and often humorously. The graffiti was very popular here and was most often written in the common Latin Vulgaris.
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Nieis Auctoritati

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Pompeii's Citizens
Those whose nationalities are either Greek or Roman,
those who have never been enslaved, pleb or patrician,
and those who are either independently wealthy, own a
business, or hold respectable employment!
To adopt a Canon Character, please reply to this thread.
Once adopted, please use the reserved Play-By. Those with surnames are Roman. Those with only single names are Greek. (Greeks did not use surnames in the ancient world)
*Note: Caesar Augustus is not listed as an adoptable character.
Please do NOT make an original emperor character. Don't even ask!
PRIESTS & PRIESTESSES
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Hypatia
Head Vestal Virgin
(Greek and at a mere 28 years of age, she is just eight years shy of her retirement from the Vestal College. It is her primary function to instruct the Novices and guard them from any hint of impropriety. She is secretly in love with the very ambitious Firmus Pinarius, whom she thinks very highly of, even if no one else does!) |
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Camane Petronius [TAKEN]
Novice Vestal Virgin
(Roman and fundamentally pure in heart, although her head was twice turned--once by a soldier and once by a slave; both considered scoundrels unbefitting of her lofty station. Alas! Camane's pure heart belongs to the goddess Vesta) -- Read More! |
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Daphne
Priestess - Temple of Venus
(A slightly older Greek woman who has been serving the goddess Venus-Aphrodite for more than fifteen years. She is the one to go to for counsel over love woes, heartbreak and barren wombs. Daphne is secretly in love with Marius Salusti) |
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Arbaces
Priest - Temple of Apollo
(One of the elite Greek Seers and Diviners of the Auguries, he is the one to seek regarding the most important matters between life and death. He is secretly in love with the lady Eumachia) |
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Selene
Greek Seer - Temple of Apollo
(Seline is completely insane, off her rocker in fact. And although most of her prophesies are nothing more than the indecipherable babblings of a complete lunatic, she is strangely revered as the most celebrated and prolific seer in all of Pompeii!) |
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Elektra
Priestess - Temple of Dionysus
(A Greek woman who is quite taken with the playwright Perekles, who only subjects himself to intercourse with her just once per year! Consequently, she is the ONLY woman Perekles intercourses with, as the Playwright is only fond of buggering male slaves and male prostitutes!) |
THE INTELLECTUALS
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Epidius Hymenaeus
The Moralist - Philosopher
(Roman ctizen who belongs to the Brotherhood of Augustus, a group of strict moralizers against adultery. He goes a step further, however, often denouncing prostitution and promiscuity among unwed people as well, though he frequents the whorehouses in secret!) |
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Solon
Philosopher
(A Greek who is one of the most revered men in Pompeii, much to the chagrin of several Roman politicians!) |
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Perekles
Poet-Playwright
(A Greek celebrity and a diva extraordinaire, he often pursues the love-interest of the slave-musician, Damos) |
THE WEALTHY ELITE
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Eumachia
Matron of the Concordia Augustus & Pompeii's premiere Patron of the Arts
(Pompeii’s most prominent woman, she is Greek and the arch-rival of Julia Felix. Since the death of her husband, Eumachia has had her eye on Solon. He's an old man after all, and quite revered in Pompeii. If she could but woo the Philosopher and marry him, she is certain to inherit his wealth and upstanding nobility once he croaks. And if anyone can pleasure a man to death, it is Eumachia!) |
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Gnaeus Alleius
Roman Aristocrat; landlord
(He has had his heart broken by the Inn Keeper's slave, Iris. -Who hasn't?!- He now finds solace and love in the company of men only!) |
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Julia Felix
Roman Aristocrat; landlord
(A Bacchante and Eumachia's arch-rival. She also makes no secret of the fact that she is interested in Conviva Vettius -- whom she believes she can 'reform' from the man's sexual interest in men, even though she herself carries on a very brazen affair with the woman, Ara Messima!) |
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Marius Salusti [TAKEN]
Roman Aristocrat; Owner of Bacchus Vineyards
(He cares nothing for women and it would seem even less for his thrall, Damos. Marius is all work and no play, making him the dullest ogre in all of Pompeii. Most people do not like him, and of those who DO like him, he doesn't often like them back. He rules his home, his business affairs, and his slaves with an iron fist. -- Read More! |
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Conviva Vettius
Merchant; broker/exporter of Oil & Wine
(A Roman citizen who belongs to the Brotherhood of Augustus, a group of strict moralizers against adultery. He turns a blind-eye however, on his own brother's adulteries. Conviva is the frequent lover of Gnaeus Alleius, and other well-to-do men. He abstain completely from women and slaves.) |
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Restitutus Vettius
Merchant; broker/exporter of Oil & Wine; Brother of Conviva Vettius
(A Roman citizen who is a womanizing drunkard, frequently cheats on his lovely wife, Epaphra, and often cajoles his brother's morality. Restitutus has had sex with almost every woman in Pompeii!) |
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Epaphra Vettius
Wife of Restitutus Vettius
(A delicate Greek flower of a woman; she hates her drunk and smelly husband. She is secretly quite fond of Conviva Vettius, quite certain she married the wrong brother!) |
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Roman Aristocrat and Senator
(Thinks he can be the one to conquer and tame the shrew, Julia Felix, if only he could convince the woman to have sex with him. He is often too arrogant for anyone, other than his wife, to take seriously!) |
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Marina Pinarius
Wife of Firmus Pinarius
(A conniving, backstabbing opportunist and Roman citizen, Marina hungers for just two things: Power and more power. She pushes her husband relentlessly in his campaign to overthrow Pompeii's Greek customs and replace them with a ruling senate class made up entirely of Romans. She even has the audacity to secretly envision her husband replacing Caesar Augustus as Emperor!)
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THE WORKING CLASS
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Gracchus Aurelius
Roman Soldier - Tribune
(Coming Soon!) |
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Cassius Pertinax
Roman Soldier
(In love with the Inn Keeper, Valeria, who hardly notices him. He is often a hot-tempered brute, though with good intentions) |
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Sestius Venere
Tavern Owner
(A Roman citizen who has had his heart broken by the Inn Keeper's slave, Iris. Is currently in love with the perfumer, Maya Roma. Constantly trying to win her over, though to no avail. He owns the busiest tavern in Pompeii, as he has the best drink, best food, and best prostitutes!) |
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Maya Roma
Perfumer; Roman citizen
(Coming Soon!)
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Madame Ludmilla [TAKEN]
Brothel Owner
(A Roman born Plebian who seeks the finest things in life that money can buy, runs her business in much the same manner. Ludmilla doesn't employ slaves, thank you. But if you have the dubious good fortune of falling into her employment, she'll probably treat you like one, anyway. Most prostitutes seem to wind up severely in her dept, despite the comely prices her clients pay her to use them.. and use them up!) -- Read More! |
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Valeria Hedona
Inn Keeper
(A Roman citizen who is secretly in love with the tavern owner, Sestius Venere, who avoids her due to the fact that her slave, Iris, once broke the man's heart. Valeria, of course, has no idea what a treacherous wench she owns!) |
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Ara Messima
Thermopolium Owner
(A Roman citizen who is in love with Julia Felix, and quite flagrantly open about her affair, too. Although she doesn't mind bedding a few men from time to time. She has the best to-go meals in Pomepii, and the most reasonable prices!) |
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Paquius Proculus
Baker
(A Roman citizen who wants to woo and marry the thermopolium owner, Ara Messima, but she's too busy carrying on with a woman! Good with his hands, he frequents the brothel and is quite fond of spanking the bare asses of prostitutes!) |
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Arius Polites
Wine Merchant
(A Roman citizen and one of the very few people respected by Marius Salusti. Arrius Polites is the middle-man between Vintner and Retailer, supplying all of Pompeii's establishments with wine from various vineyards. He is secretly in love with Epaphra Vettius, though she hardly notices him!) |
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Successus
Weaver
(A Roman Plebian who has had his heart broken by the Inn Keeper's slave, Iris, and still pines for her. His best friend and drinking buddy, Severus the tailor, is also his worst enemy!) |
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Severus
Tailor
(A Roman Plebian; the best thing about his job, is measuring the bodies of wealthy women for whom he designs fancy clothes. He has fondled the breasts and buttocks of Julia Felix, Eumachia, Epaphra Vettius, Marina Pinarius, and many others.. whom he frequently writes about in graffiti on public walls for all to see!) |
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Theophilus
Mule Driver
(A Roman plebian who drives the mule pulling carriages on trips to and from Herculaneum and other nearby cities.. and even long trips to Rome. He knows all the sordid stories that go on inside the carriage rides, and frequently recites them in the tavern and the bath-house!) |
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Chie
Money Lender - Tax Collector
(A Greek, who unfortunately is the most hated enemy of everyone! His scales are tipped in his favor, and he's an all-around cheat. A frequenter of prostitutes, as no one else will have him!) |
THE ARTISANS
ACTORS - MUSICIANS - PAINTERS - SCULPTORS
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Argiope
Actor
(A Greek artisan in love with the musician, Ambrosia, but puts off marrying her to further his acting career and the minions of his adoring public. Also infrequently engages in sexual liaisons with Philo, the actor!) |
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Cronus the Ugly
Actor
(A Greek artisan who usually dons the role of Villain in every play. He is madly in love with the Inn Keeper, Valeria Hedona.. even though he has had his heart broken by her slave, Iris!) |
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Philo
Actor
(A Greek artisan who sleeps with Argiope, the actor on occasion, but is madly in love with Ambrosia, the musician!) |
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Ambrosia
Musician
(A Greek artisan and the love interest of the Actors, Argiope and Philo, she has NO idea the two men have been buggering each other on the side! Works at the theater with a company of musicians, including Damos, whom she is secretly fond of. She has no idea he is a slave, however!)
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Timotheos
Painter
(One of Pompeii's most sought-after painters, he is a Greek artisan whose murals and portraits are to die for! He paints often inside the home of Gnaeus Alleius, and has just as frequently bedded the man's head slave, Primus!) |
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Zosimos
Sculptor
(A Greek artisan who is in love with one of the bath house prostitutes named Therapon, Zosimos frequently squanders large amounts of money on him. But alas, the man's affections are unrequited beyond sex!) |
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To say that the season for pursuing Wisdom has not yet come, or that it is past and gone, is like saying that the season for happiness is not yet or that it is now no more. ~ Epicurus
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