The Warlord is Warlord no more

So, there are plans afoot. Big plans. As some of you may know, The Warlord is going to be published – but, there will be changes. Big changes. The title, for one, and what was one long tale on here is being divided. The second part of the story is, on the basis of some […]

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It’s 3.51am

And I am more or less wide awake, much to my annoyance. My body ahs decided that, on an occasion during lockdown when I’ll actually be going to work, that sleep isn’t necessary. Though I feel tired, my brain is refusing to power down for the night. This isn’t the first time I’ve been unable […]

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The Weird and Wonderful World of Super Mario Bros 2

As I wait patiently for a video capture device that actually works (let’s make a mental note to avoid eBay for this sort of thing), I thought it would be fun to write my own post that explores the strange history of Super Mario Bros 2, which was in fact released twice – and both […]

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The Greatest Ludus P30

“Does the good Senator Metellus wish to address these accusations before the Senate considers it’s next actions?” Asked Rufus. Caius, doing his level best to appear in control, stood. He smiled, trying his best to appear humoured by it all. “Good senators, what we have here is a desperate act on the part of desperate […]

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The Greatest Ludus P29

“You will never triumph!” Caius screamed, swinging the burning torch at Nepos’ face. The younger man ducked and Caius kicked out, catching Nepos in the thigh. They both stumbled and fell, and Caius snarled, scrambling to rip the parchment from Nepos’ grip. Nepos tried to hold on but Caius slammed a fist down into his […]

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The Greatest Ludus P28

The sun was now low in the sky, casting a red glow. The few clouds that moved slowly overhead looked strangely foreboding to Nepos as he looked out from the balcony over the training sands. He sighed, wondering (not for the first time) what the messy affair with Paulus would ultimately cost him. Had it […]

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The Greatest Ludus P27

Nimr approached the city’s western gate with caution. There were several centurions, both on foot and on horseback, who were keeping their eyes out for anyone of concern. Nimr didn’t want to attraction their attention, even though he was confident he could slay all of them if he had to. He was nearly upon them […]

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The Greatest Ludus P26

“Ha!” Marcus Octavius Paulus nearly snorted his morning kykeon out of his nose. The messenger had delivered most pleasing yet unexpected news and as he strolled through his villa his mind considered the implications. He also made a mental note to inform Vibius and Caius of this latest development. How do I manipulate this to […]

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The Greatest Ludus P25

For once Stigr was not the one to travel to Nepos’ villa. Another servant was sent whilst he entertained an older couple with, amongst other things, a gag, a whip, and various penetrative implements. He wasn’t quite finished with the husband when he heard Nepos’ familiar voice upon arrival. He mentally shook his head as […]

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