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Caledonian Forest 120 AD
" Written by Titus Ursus, Primus pilus of Legiō IX Hispana, in the third year of Hadrian's reign (* 120 AD). This will probably be the last papyrus and entry in my diary. Our legion was ambushed in the wild realm called Caledonian Forest and was almost completely annihilated. Half of my first cohort is all that was left of the IX legiō. We were pushed into the marsh and we will probably die here, fighting bravely to the end in the name of Rome and the Emperor. We were attacked by a demonic pack of the barbaric Picts. They looked more like wild beasts than humans. Some of them were dressed in animal furs, painted with strange runic signs... others seemed to be two-legged wild beasts. They tore us apart as if we were made of paper! I saw our legatus and my brothers in arms being eaten alive, I will never forget their screams. The barbarians attacked us unnoticed, quickly and with wild fury, then disappeared in the fog. Mainly at night. Our shields, swords and armor were no use here. The enemy we face seems to be the ancient wrath of some dark gods we have awakened. We should never invade these lands. I hear demonic howls, they're coming! They're coming! "
Scrap of the papyrus written by Centurion Titus Ursus. Found in October 120AD in the Caledonian Forest. Taken to Rome, where it was presented to the emperor and then burned. Two years later, Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of a wall on the border of the land called Caledonia, in north Britannia.
A story and illustration by Jakub Rozalski
~Marcius
wrote on 23 Feb 2024, 14:57 last edited by@Mik said in Mildly interesting:
They looked more like wild beasts than humans. Some of them were dressed in animal furs, painted with strange runic signs... others seemed to be two-legged wild beasts. They tore us apart as if we were made of paper! I saw our legatus and my brothers in arms being eaten alive, I will never forget their screams.
Another Saturday night in Glasgow.
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wrote on 23 Feb 2024, 15:19 last edited by
Says the Yorkshireman.
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It's Rome day.
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No. Not Rome.
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@Rainman said in Mildly interesting:
No. Not Rome.
Fanni Willis' house.You owe me 1/4 of a moderately priced Pilsner.
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wrote on 24 Feb 2024, 22:53 last edited by
I've been on a couple cruises from that dock.
They do good work, they move a lot of people without much hassle.
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wrote on 25 Feb 2024, 11:32 last edited by jon-nyc
Im in Miami now. Here’s the sunrise from Coral Gables.
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Data source: Trust me, bro.
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I’m guessing that’s funny but I’ve never actually seen spinal tap.
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@jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:
I’m guessing that’s funny but I’ve never actually seen spinal tap.
What the actual fuck?
Probably one of the greatest comedies of all time. Much of it is improvised which makes it even better.
Invest the time. It's worth it!
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