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Welcome to Sparta. 480 B.C.
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1. Xerxes
2. Iolanthe
3. TBA
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1. King Leonidas
2. Demetra
3. TBA
Today in the ancient world...:
-Sparta- Diamastigosis: The annual contests; in the main forum, young men volunteer for a test of strength, pride, and will, as we see which can take the most severe flogging. Helot Rebellion: Slaves found to be assisting the countryside rebellion are to be killed on sight. Carneian Festival: The nine day festival to Apollo approaches in a fortnight. Sacrifice to your patron gods.
-Athens- Egyptian emissaries arrive in Athens, pleading for assistance in their rebellion against the Persians. The Athenians do not seem particularly receptive. Elections: Taking place to appoint new chief city officials and generals. In addition, a new tragedy requires actors before its performance near the Acropolis.
-Persia- Corinth: The fall of Corinth, the third strongest Greek citystate, gives an opportunity for celebration in Persepolis. King Xerxes demands a three day festival in his honor; he also sends four messengers to the two remaining cities - Athens and Sparta, expecting surrender. Corinthian slaves to be brought in within the next week.
The Junkyard When threads have been abandoned or finished, they are moved here into this archives portion of the board. Feel free to take a look and peruse what has happened thusfar in the roleplay - all topics are locked.
City Gates (2 sub-boards) The massive iron and stone walls which protect Sparta give way to the city's narrow, stone streets which lead a visitor in between houses, around the wells, and to public courtyards and baths. But beware after dark - it can be dangerous.
Apothetae (1 sub-board) The Place of Rejection, or Mount Taygetos, is a jagged, mountainous range running through Sparta. Male infants examined by the elders who are found weak or sickly are abandoned here on the cliffs - unfit to be soldiers, unfit to be Spartans. The Apothetae is little more than an infant graveyard, littered with skeletons.
Palace of Leonidas In the middle of Sparta sprawls the palace of Leonidas, King of Sparta. With an inner courtyard, olive grove, and various terraces, it is an impressive building to behold. Family and servants of the King and Queen live here.
Temples (2 sub-boards) Located in the crux of a cliff valley not far from the palace lie two of the great Spartan temples. The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia and the Temple of Ares Enyalios. Watched over by priests and priestesses, Spartans pray to these gods for protection and an honorable death.
Main Forum The forum is an enormous structure surrounded by columns. Much like a stage with rows of seats, it serves as a meeting place for lectures and debates involving the Elders. Once a year, this is the bloodstained location of the Diamastigosis. When all shouts and sparring have ceased, it can be a peaceful place of recollection.
Krypteia (1 sub-board) The vicious, wild Spartan countryside, overrun by cliffs and forest, part of the initiation rite of Spartan soldiers. The Agoge takes place here - an isolated militaristic boarding school. As teens, the boys are turned out into the wilderness and expected to survive with nothing. Bringing back the head of a rebel, wolf, or wild animal is a cause for honor. If you do not survive, you are not Spartan.
Gulf of Malis This deep body of water surrounds the Thermopylae pass, washing up onto the white sandy shore and cliff base. It is prone to foul storms, however, so beware the weather - Persian ships.
The Hot Gates The pass of Thermopylae consists of a narrow track of land along the shoreline - so thin that only one chariot can pass through. On the southern side of the track stand the cliffs, while on the north side is the gulf. Along the path are a series of three constrictions, or "gates", and at the center gate a short wall has been erected, the remains of a previous battle centuries before.
Persian Camp The camp of Xerxes I, on the gulf shoreline. Large tents, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and his own personal harem of concubines. The Persian camp stretches the whole of the coastline.
Temple of Athena Standing atop the Acropolis, the temple of Athena is both a place of worship and a treasury. With its thick Doric columns and marble tiled roof, it houses multiple statues of the goddess Athena, many in ivory or gold, as well as carved friezes - engraved pictures of various myths in the walls.
Cephisus River The river of Cephisus runs through the ancient city, and is the basis of the water supply. Wells and baths draw their water from this long, sparkling river, which empties into the Saronic Gulf.
The Lyceum A gymnasium, or school, in Athens, it is a sanctuary of Apollo. The Lyceum has rich olive gardens, grounds, and stoae - covered walkways - where philosophers and their students lecture and converse.
Provinces of the Empire The expansive Persian Empire includes such countries as Phoenecia, Egypt, Anatolia, Libya, Nubia, The Levant, Mesapotamia, Iran, and Western India, much of it conquered under Darius' rule. It is from these countries Xerxes' gathers his enormous army.
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Royal Road An ancient highway built by Xerxes' father, Darius, it runs the entire Persian empire for 1677 miles. Primarily used by merchants or the king's messengers - take this road and you will find Xerxes' palace.
Persepolis The ancient capital of Persia, and location of the Apadana Palace, home of Xerxes, the imperial Treasury, and the Tripylon - an enormous debating hall. It is the home of most prominant Persians, and favorites of the king.
Bazaar and Slave Market Located in Persepolis, this is the economic district, with its bazaar - marketplace - and slave auctions. Prisoners of war, and their wives and children, are paraded in chains onto various wooden stages, and sold to Persian nobles. The prettiest of the captured women are bought by Xerxes himself - as concubines or entertainers.
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