Ludi Apollinares of 194 B.C.
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The crowd cheers in response
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Postumus Caesonius Tacitus
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The Scribae of Caesonius Tacitus would just sigh and hope things go better next round before returning to cheering whenever Alexandrius's turn to fight comes.
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THE SECOND ROUND OF COMBAT BEGINS.
THE EIGTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
ALEXANDRIUS of Tacitus
VERSUS
UNKNOWN of Marius
The crowd ROARS with anticipation as they see their favorite son, Alexandrius, victor of many gladiatorial bouts, step into the arena, and he gestures back to them, arms extended as if to say "I know, I know!". His name echoes in the arena: "Alexandrius! Alexandrius!" as he completes a small walk around the Arena. Before him enters his opponent, an unknown of Marius, who does not receive as much as a cheer, as the crowd remains affixed to THEIR champion, Alexandrius.
Alexandrius, equipped and styled as a traditional Greek hoplite, carried the whole ensemble. A bronze cuirass, a medium spear called a doru, a short sword called a xiphos and a bronze helmet. Shining in the sun, his armor radiated his personality, glowing and far reaching, as the crowds called his name over and over. But he was not here to merely greet the crowd, he was here to fight. As expected of their favorite son, Alexandrius did short work of the unknown of Marius. Not even bothering to use his sword, he expertly used his spear to hold off the attack and managed to pierce his shoulder clean through relatively early in the fight. Stumbling back, the unknown attempted a clumsy last-minute no-holds-barred charge at Alexandrius, but the Greek cleanly and effortlessly diverted the unknown past him, and with the unknown stumbling forward delivered a clean thrust with his spear clean through the Unknowns neck, killing him instantly.
The crowd roared their appreciation of this masterly display. Cheers and clapping erupted. "Alexandrius! Alexandrius!" brayed the crowd as he bowed his way out of the Arena. For once, the master of ceremony did not have to raise or lower his thumb, instead he merely clapped along with the crowd.
THE EIGTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
ALEXANDRIUS of Tacitus
VERSUS
UNKNOWN of Marius
The crowd ROARS with anticipation as they see their favorite son, Alexandrius, victor of many gladiatorial bouts, step into the arena, and he gestures back to them, arms extended as if to say "I know, I know!". His name echoes in the arena: "Alexandrius! Alexandrius!" as he completes a small walk around the Arena. Before him enters his opponent, an unknown of Marius, who does not receive as much as a cheer, as the crowd remains affixed to THEIR champion, Alexandrius.
Alexandrius, equipped and styled as a traditional Greek hoplite, carried the whole ensemble. A bronze cuirass, a medium spear called a doru, a short sword called a xiphos and a bronze helmet. Shining in the sun, his armor radiated his personality, glowing and far reaching, as the crowds called his name over and over. But he was not here to merely greet the crowd, he was here to fight. As expected of their favorite son, Alexandrius did short work of the unknown of Marius. Not even bothering to use his sword, he expertly used his spear to hold off the attack and managed to pierce his shoulder clean through relatively early in the fight. Stumbling back, the unknown attempted a clumsy last-minute no-holds-barred charge at Alexandrius, but the Greek cleanly and effortlessly diverted the unknown past him, and with the unknown stumbling forward delivered a clean thrust with his spear clean through the Unknowns neck, killing him instantly.
The crowd roared their appreciation of this masterly display. Cheers and clapping erupted. "Alexandrius! Alexandrius!" brayed the crowd as he bowed his way out of the Arena. For once, the master of ceremony did not have to raise or lower his thumb, instead he merely clapped along with the crowd.
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THE NINTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
VENTRILIQUS Of Corbulo
VERSUS
BUDAR Of Corbulo
Through the actions of the Gods or the fates, it had come to pass that two gladiators from the same ludus were to face each other in the Arena. Both Gladiators owned by Corbulo were to face each other on the sands this day, and blood would be spilt. The crowd knew of this momentous occasion, and suitably cheered and roared. The battle of brothers was afoot.
In strode Budar, the mighty Hispanic-Gaul, who having won his last match was ready to take on the next phase of the competition. His opponent, Ventriliqus, having similarly succeeded looked a little stunned at having to face his own "battle brother" in the arena. But both resigned to their fate, and started the match without much adieu. The fight was stunning in its rapidity. The two, having no doubt sparred with each other in the past, knew each others feints and bluffs, and as such the fight was an honest argument between two gladiators in the prime of their lives. But here, speed won over brawn, as Ventriliqus managed to dodge a swipe and counter with a quick elbow to the nose of Budar, who stumbled back choking on his own blood. Being overwhelmed with this injury, he received two quick cuts across the chest and a punch in the gut, sending him sprawling. The cuts bled badly, and while Ventriliqus was hailed as the victor, Budar was rushed off the Arena to be treated, with the crowd being nonplussed at the intervention and simply cheering Ventriliqus.
Another grand fight, and the crowd was suitably pleased. Although they did not get a chance to call for death or mercy, they enjoyed the skillful fight, and the continued river of Wine and Bread snaking its way into the Arena made sure that the good-naturedness of the crowd remained.
VENTRILIQUS Of Corbulo
VERSUS
BUDAR Of Corbulo
Through the actions of the Gods or the fates, it had come to pass that two gladiators from the same ludus were to face each other in the Arena. Both Gladiators owned by Corbulo were to face each other on the sands this day, and blood would be spilt. The crowd knew of this momentous occasion, and suitably cheered and roared. The battle of brothers was afoot.
In strode Budar, the mighty Hispanic-Gaul, who having won his last match was ready to take on the next phase of the competition. His opponent, Ventriliqus, having similarly succeeded looked a little stunned at having to face his own "battle brother" in the arena. But both resigned to their fate, and started the match without much adieu. The fight was stunning in its rapidity. The two, having no doubt sparred with each other in the past, knew each others feints and bluffs, and as such the fight was an honest argument between two gladiators in the prime of their lives. But here, speed won over brawn, as Ventriliqus managed to dodge a swipe and counter with a quick elbow to the nose of Budar, who stumbled back choking on his own blood. Being overwhelmed with this injury, he received two quick cuts across the chest and a punch in the gut, sending him sprawling. The cuts bled badly, and while Ventriliqus was hailed as the victor, Budar was rushed off the Arena to be treated, with the crowd being nonplussed at the intervention and simply cheering Ventriliqus.
Another grand fight, and the crowd was suitably pleased. Although they did not get a chance to call for death or mercy, they enjoyed the skillful fight, and the continued river of Wine and Bread snaking its way into the Arena made sure that the good-naturedness of the crowd remained.
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THE TENTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
UNKNOWN of Nero
VERSUS
UNKNOWN of Marius
The crowd was more notably subdued by the entrance of two Unknown gladiators. The Arena had never seen them nor seen their blood spilled, and so they were not favorites of the crowd. Both had done admirably in their last bouts, so at least it would prove to be an interesting match.. Right?
Both fighters squared up with the traditional sword and board setup, and the match reflected the relative parity between the two opponents. Neither seemed to be able to gain distinct advantage over the other, and as such the fight devolved into a slogging exchange of parried hits, blocked swipes and hasty dodges. The fight wore on unseasonably, and both gladiators seemed worn down by the long protracted fight. Indeed the crowd was not very interested either, having instead turned to buying concessions or chatting with other spectators. Finally however the Unknown of Marius dealt a decisive blow to the knee of the Unknown of Nero, making him collapse upon the field. The crowd finally stirred and cheered the winner with lukewarm enthusiasm.
Cheering, the crowd called for death to the boring gladiator. However, the master of ceremony decided against it, and offered mercy to the knee-capitated man. As he was brought off the field, the Unknown of Marius continued on in the tournament.
UNKNOWN of Nero
VERSUS
UNKNOWN of Marius
The crowd was more notably subdued by the entrance of two Unknown gladiators. The Arena had never seen them nor seen their blood spilled, and so they were not favorites of the crowd. Both had done admirably in their last bouts, so at least it would prove to be an interesting match.. Right?
Both fighters squared up with the traditional sword and board setup, and the match reflected the relative parity between the two opponents. Neither seemed to be able to gain distinct advantage over the other, and as such the fight devolved into a slogging exchange of parried hits, blocked swipes and hasty dodges. The fight wore on unseasonably, and both gladiators seemed worn down by the long protracted fight. Indeed the crowd was not very interested either, having instead turned to buying concessions or chatting with other spectators. Finally however the Unknown of Marius dealt a decisive blow to the knee of the Unknown of Nero, making him collapse upon the field. The crowd finally stirred and cheered the winner with lukewarm enthusiasm.
Cheering, the crowd called for death to the boring gladiator. However, the master of ceremony decided against it, and offered mercy to the knee-capitated man. As he was brought off the field, the Unknown of Marius continued on in the tournament.
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THE ELEVENTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
UNKNOWN of Marius
VERSUS
VENUCIUS of Corbulo
As Venucius rentered the Arena, he was greeted with enthusiastic cheering by the crowd who now recognized him as one of their champions. Partly because of the fine showing, but also party because of the promise of additional wine and bread. His opponent, the anonymous Unknown, drew considerably less cheering from the crowd.
Using his brutal strength, the Gaul Venucius "The Head Smasher" quickly battered the notably less agile Unknown into a corner. Again and again his mace thwacked hard on Unknowns shield and finally, unbelivabely, it shattered in the hands of the Unknown, who looked with fright upon his opponent as no man has ever done before in the Arena. With a heavy and decisive blow, Venucius sent the man sprawling across the Arena in a shower of blood with a well placed hit to the head. The man was still alive, but Venucius was the clear winner of this bout.
The crowd roared as the final hit sent the Unknown of Marius across the field in a floating arc, wrecking him against the Arena walls. Venucius roared alongside the crowd, raising his giant fists in the air along with the mace, dripping with blood upon the thirsty sands of the Arena. The crowd roared for death, but the master of ceremonies tentatively gave a thumbs up to the bleeding man, and he was carried off the field by summoned attendants.
UNKNOWN of Marius
VERSUS
VENUCIUS of Corbulo
As Venucius rentered the Arena, he was greeted with enthusiastic cheering by the crowd who now recognized him as one of their champions. Partly because of the fine showing, but also party because of the promise of additional wine and bread. His opponent, the anonymous Unknown, drew considerably less cheering from the crowd.
Using his brutal strength, the Gaul Venucius "The Head Smasher" quickly battered the notably less agile Unknown into a corner. Again and again his mace thwacked hard on Unknowns shield and finally, unbelivabely, it shattered in the hands of the Unknown, who looked with fright upon his opponent as no man has ever done before in the Arena. With a heavy and decisive blow, Venucius sent the man sprawling across the Arena in a shower of blood with a well placed hit to the head. The man was still alive, but Venucius was the clear winner of this bout.
The crowd roared as the final hit sent the Unknown of Marius across the field in a floating arc, wrecking him against the Arena walls. Venucius roared alongside the crowd, raising his giant fists in the air along with the mace, dripping with blood upon the thirsty sands of the Arena. The crowd roared for death, but the master of ceremonies tentatively gave a thumbs up to the bleeding man, and he was carried off the field by summoned attendants.
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Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo Hispanicus
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After watching Venucius absolutely demolish his opponent, Corbulo rose to his feet and turned to the audience once more.
"I've seen Turdetani women fight harder than Valerius Marius' gladiators! Perhaps he would have better luck with them in the brothels!"
"I've seen Turdetani women fight harder than Valerius Marius' gladiators! Perhaps he would have better luck with them in the brothels!"
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THE TWELTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
ALEXANDRIUS of Tacitus
VERSUS
VENTRILIQUS of Corbulo
The crowd absolutely stirred with energy as their favored son Alexandrius stepped upon the field. They greeted him with roaring repetition of his name, cheering and waving. Alexandrius took it in stride, waving back and motioning for the crowd to raise their voices. Opposing him came Ventriliqus who drew some cheers, and was not especially disliked, but just not as liked as Alexandrius.
The fight in many ways mirrored Alexandrius' last fight. His skills were simply so superior to those of his opponent that the breath was stolen from those who watched. With effortless skill and poise, he robbed his opponent of both spear and shield in quick succession. To the crowd it was like watching a real life hoplite skillfully defeat a hapless Barbarian in the field. With both his weapon and defense gone, Ventriliqus was cornered by Alexandrius who asked him to formally surrender. Ventriliqus, humiliated like a child before an adult, like an apprentice before a master, rushed forward, perhaps hoping to surprise Alexandrius and turn the tide of battle. This was a terrible miscalculation, and Alexandrius struck him across the head with the side of his spear, and while Ventriliqus reeled from the blow, he stabbed him clean through the center of his face, the spear bursting out the backside of his skull, showering the wall of the Arena will blood and gore.
To say that the crowd roared would be an underappreciation of how loud the reaction was. Latter, it was said that even farmers far outside of Rome heard the crowd roar with excitement, for it was so loud. Alexandrius raised his arms into the heavens and roared alongside the spectators who could not stop yelling his name again and again. A clear victory for Alexandrius.
ALEXANDRIUS of Tacitus
VERSUS
VENTRILIQUS of Corbulo
The crowd absolutely stirred with energy as their favored son Alexandrius stepped upon the field. They greeted him with roaring repetition of his name, cheering and waving. Alexandrius took it in stride, waving back and motioning for the crowd to raise their voices. Opposing him came Ventriliqus who drew some cheers, and was not especially disliked, but just not as liked as Alexandrius.
The fight in many ways mirrored Alexandrius' last fight. His skills were simply so superior to those of his opponent that the breath was stolen from those who watched. With effortless skill and poise, he robbed his opponent of both spear and shield in quick succession. To the crowd it was like watching a real life hoplite skillfully defeat a hapless Barbarian in the field. With both his weapon and defense gone, Ventriliqus was cornered by Alexandrius who asked him to formally surrender. Ventriliqus, humiliated like a child before an adult, like an apprentice before a master, rushed forward, perhaps hoping to surprise Alexandrius and turn the tide of battle. This was a terrible miscalculation, and Alexandrius struck him across the head with the side of his spear, and while Ventriliqus reeled from the blow, he stabbed him clean through the center of his face, the spear bursting out the backside of his skull, showering the wall of the Arena will blood and gore.
To say that the crowd roared would be an underappreciation of how loud the reaction was. Latter, it was said that even farmers far outside of Rome heard the crowd roar with excitement, for it was so loud. Alexandrius raised his arms into the heavens and roared alongside the spectators who could not stop yelling his name again and again. A clear victory for Alexandrius.
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Valerius Marius leered, "tepid spiel brother"Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:14 pm After watching Venucius absolutely demolish his opponent, Corbulo rose to his feet and turned to the audience once more.
"I've seen Turdetani women fight harder than Valerius Marius' gladiators! Perhaps he would have better luck with them in the brothels!"
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THE THIRTEENTH MATCH OF THE LUDI APPOLINARES OF 194 B.C.
UNKNOWN of Marius
VERSUS
VENUCIUS of Corbulo
The crowd favorite was of course Venucius, the tall and strong Gaul who had proven himself a fierce opponent in the Arena. The crowd roared his name again and again. As the day had dragged on, the crowd had gotten more and more besodden with plenty of wine and mountains of food. Their blood lust had risen considerably and the mood of the crowd inundated the arena.
Venucius, still holding his heavy stone mace, faced off against the Unknown of Marius, wielding a sword and shield. Together they seemed an unlikely pair, Venucius standing tall as a mountain, with Venucius being a somewhat normal looking man. The fight certainly also reflected this lack of symmetry. Quickly, Venucius gained the upper-hand with heavy swings of his mace. Unknown of Marius was forced back step by step, barely deflecting each blow. It quickly became apparent that there was no way Venucius was losing this match, for he so thoroughly outclassed his opponent that it was inconceivable that he could ever lose. And as predicted by all those who had seen the two square off, Venucius managed with one massive swing of his mace to hit the Unknown in the side, sending him flying. The Unknown of Marius got back up, wobbling dangerously, and took another blow, this time to the face, knocking him out cold. Venucius, disgusted with the lack of challenge, didn't even bother to stay in the Arena for the cheers of the crowd. Instead he sulked off as his name was roared by the crowd.
The master of ceremony, surprised at the somewhat rude behavior of Venucius, gave the Unknown of Marius a reprieve. As he was taken off the field by Arena attendants, the crowd eagerly spoke of the next fight. Venucius versus Alexandrius. The battle of the Gods.
UNKNOWN of Marius
VERSUS
VENUCIUS of Corbulo
The crowd favorite was of course Venucius, the tall and strong Gaul who had proven himself a fierce opponent in the Arena. The crowd roared his name again and again. As the day had dragged on, the crowd had gotten more and more besodden with plenty of wine and mountains of food. Their blood lust had risen considerably and the mood of the crowd inundated the arena.
Venucius, still holding his heavy stone mace, faced off against the Unknown of Marius, wielding a sword and shield. Together they seemed an unlikely pair, Venucius standing tall as a mountain, with Venucius being a somewhat normal looking man. The fight certainly also reflected this lack of symmetry. Quickly, Venucius gained the upper-hand with heavy swings of his mace. Unknown of Marius was forced back step by step, barely deflecting each blow. It quickly became apparent that there was no way Venucius was losing this match, for he so thoroughly outclassed his opponent that it was inconceivable that he could ever lose. And as predicted by all those who had seen the two square off, Venucius managed with one massive swing of his mace to hit the Unknown in the side, sending him flying. The Unknown of Marius got back up, wobbling dangerously, and took another blow, this time to the face, knocking him out cold. Venucius, disgusted with the lack of challenge, didn't even bother to stay in the Arena for the cheers of the crowd. Instead he sulked off as his name was roared by the crowd.
The master of ceremony, surprised at the somewhat rude behavior of Venucius, gave the Unknown of Marius a reprieve. As he was taken off the field by Arena attendants, the crowd eagerly spoke of the next fight. Venucius versus Alexandrius. The battle of the Gods.
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