Ista quidem vis est! = Why, this is violence!
ἀδελφέ, βοήθει! = Help brother!
Και συ τεκνον; = You too my child?
Princeps = Emperor, First Citzen
Stultus = Idiot, also used in Latin as an adjective.
Impolite one = Imperitus, according to Google Translate...
Hellebore → Was used against madness.
A/N: I don't have an idea if they used the rectangular shields, which are known. What I do know is that roughly around 100 BC, there were oval shields in use. When Emperor Augustus ruled Rome after the death of Jesus Christ, the rectangular ones were in use. What I also know was that Marius, Caesar's uncle invented the Testudo. (I think!) For this Fanfic, I will use that hypothesis. If someone knows what shields were used during the time of Caesar, send me a PM! Another hypothesis of mine is the fact that Cyrodillic is the same as Latin. I tried to give an idea of how Caesar might been. A bit on the arrogant and cocky side. According to Suetonius and Plutarchus, and other things I read about Caesar, he was the Casanova of his time. Everything between these: - in italic - is what Julius thinks. Reviews and advice is welcome. Feel free to PM me if you find a mistake.
The Idus of Mars, 44 B.C./710 AUC: Rome
Julius woke up from a nightmare about shaking Jupiter's hand, but he paid no attention to it and prepared himself to go to the Senate. "Julius, don't go to the Senate, please. I had a nightmare." pleaded Calphurnia, his wife. Julius hugged her and assured "If you really want, I'll stay. What was your nightmare about?" Calphurnia smiled weakly and telled about her nightmare.
A bit later, the conspirators were worried about the fact where Caesar was. They sent Decimus Brutus, who was one of his Legates during the Gallic war. "Julius, where are you staying?" asked Decimus. Caesar, unaware of the conspiracy sighed again and thinked about what he should do. He couldn't afford to look bad in front of the Senators and finally stood up, leaving a frightened Calphurnia alone. While he walked to the Senate, Artemidorus handed him a message over. Julius putted it absently in his other hand, planning to read it later. "You must read it now, Caesar. It is important." protested the man. When Julius passed Spurinna, the haruspex that had warned him for the Idus of Mars, he said cheerfully: "The Idus of Mars have come."
"Ay, but not gone."
Gaius Julius Caesar entered the theatre of Pompeius Magnus. He took the chair in front and sat down. "Questions? New laws?" he asked bored. "My brother is in prison, can he return, my lord?" pleaded Tillius Cimber. -Criminals are supposed to be in prison.- Caesar waved the Senator away, but the man pulled his toga away from his neck. Caesar cried "Ista quidem vis est!" In the meantime, Casca drawed his dagger and tried to stab Julius Caesar in the neck. Caesar turned just in time and grabbed Casca's arm, stabbing it with his stylus. "Casca! You villain, what are you doing?" -By Jupiter, What's going on?!-
The frightened senator shouted to his brother "ἀδελφέ, βοήθει!" Caesar tried to stand up, but the other conspirators stood up too and tried to stab him. When he saw among the conspirators Brutus, he muttered in Greek "Και συ τεκνον;" -You too Brutus? Why?- Brutus let his dagger fall out his hands, and a tear rolled down his eye.
Gaius Cassius Longnius shouted: "Where is Caesar? Where is Brutus? Where are they?" One of the others replied: "I don't know, last I remember is that Caesar said something in Greek to Brutus, and both vanished after that moment." Another Senator said: "It were the Gods!" Chaos erupted once again, and most of the conspirators fled from the building. Word among the people in Rome was that Caesar and Brutus were vanished by pure magic.
15th of First Seed. Fourth Era 201: Skyrim, Haafingar hold.
Julius felt a dog licking on his face and he opened his eyes. What he saw, made him afraid. A few seconds ago, Julius was in Rome. Perhaps, this was afterlife, but the Afterlife he imagined wasn't infested with Gauls and dogs. -Where am I? By Jupiter, is this supposed to be afterlife? Seriously, Gauls?- Now, he was in a simple wooden shack with a dog licking his face. When Julius stood up, he saw a man sleeping on a cot. Julius tried to wake the Gaulish looking man up. After a few seconds, he realized the man was dead.
When he heard the growling of a bear close to the shack, he cursed a few times and searched the hut for weapons and shields. -Damn!- He found an iron shortsword and a round shield. Julius dropped the toga he wore on the ground, because it allowed him to fight more freely. He looked now like a slave, but he didn't care. When the bear charged towards Julius, he raised the small round shield and muttered: "Mars and Athena, help me." Julius blocked the first jabs from the bear's sharp claws and when he bashed the small shield on the wild animal's face, it was confused. Julius used this chance to stab the bear in the neck. When the bear fell, he thanked the Gods and Julius sacrificed the animal to Mars and Minerva. He searched the shack for useful things, because he wanted to get away from this place. He found a map, a backpack and a few books. Julius looked the map for the closest city in the area, Solitude. To his relief, he saw that the language on the map and books were Latin. -It seems that the Gods are with me, after all.- Julius left the books for what they were and he putted the toga in his backpack, maybe he could use it later. Then, Julius left the shack and meanwhile he was walking, he thought about what happened a day ago.
The last he could remember of Rome, was Brutus and Cassius drawing their daggers. -Cassius, that traitor, I had to listen to the augur.- When he was outside, Julius noticed that the world looked like Gallia. Maybe it were the Gods, he was Pontifex Maximus after all. When he noticed the dog still followed him, Julius decided to give him a name. -Hmm.. Hector? No. Ajax? No. Aeneas? No. Achilles. Yes.- He said to the dog: "What about Achilles?" In response to his idea, the dog barked happily. Julius said: "Well, then it is Achilles!" Julius walked together with Achilles to Solitude. When Julius saw an open place, he also saw an encampment with soldiers training and guarding the place. Because Julius had no idea how long it was walking to Solitude, he decided to ask one of the guards. -Yuck, he smells to alcohol.-
Before Julius could ask something, the blue-armored guard yelled "Attack him, it's General Tullius!" -Who, by Jupiter, is Tullius? Marcus Tullius Cicero? Sh*t, the gods aren't with me.- When Julius saw the man drawing an axe, he understood the man was up to no good. Julius raised his small shield to block the first blows of the axe, almost being hit. Then, he stabbed the man with his sword. When the man collapsed, he ran towards the city of Solitude, not seeing that Dragon Bridge was nearby. "Achilles, follow me!", Julius shouted. The soldiers that followed him, taunted him with the following words: "Imperial milkdrinker, a pox on the Empire!" -What, by Minerva, is wrong with drinking milk? What is the Empire? Some sort of kingdom with a princeps perhaps.-
Because Julius didn't knew what an Imperial was and he taught that drinking milk was healthy, he just stayed running towards Solitude. When he reached the road, they stopped following him, but while he was running, an archer hit him. -That hurts! Stultus!- He cursed, but stayed running. When he reached the entrance of Solitude, he pulled the arrow out his shoulder. Then, he cutted a piece of cloth from his toga and Julius wrapped the provisional bandage around his shoulder. Because Julius had noticed the flag of a bear on the enemy camp, Julius said to Achilles: "Bears don't bring any luck today, isn't it?" When he reached the big city, he sheathed his sword. When Julius passed one of the guards, the guard shouted: "It is General Tullius, open the gates and inform Rikke!" Julius raised a brow when he heard the name 'Tullius' again. -Not again Tullius. He caused already too much trouble.-
When Julius and Achilles entered Solitude, Julius saw a heavy armored woman running up to him. In Rome, he never had seen a woman in armor. -Armored? Woman? Is she Minerva? No, Impossible. What, by the Gods, is going on?- She looked worried. "General Tullius, I heard about Helgen. Are you wounded?" asked she and also handed a red bottle over.
Julius looked confused at the bottle. He didn't knew what it was. The woman raised a brow. -I suppose I will give it a try.- Julius drunk the red bottle out, feeling in an instant a lot better. -That was a good idea.- When Julius tried to say something, the entrance of Solitude opened. A man entered and Rikke looked confused at him and the other one. Julius saw the man and realized this must been General Tullius, because he looked exactly the same as Julius. The only difference was that the other one looked slightly singed and tired. Tullius looked at him, confused too. Then he said to Julius: "Who in Oblivion are you?" -Imperitus. Actually, what is Oblivion?- Julius replied calmly "Pontifex Maximus and Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar." Tullius raised a brow and walked to Castle Dour. "Come with me. We need to talk."
Meanwhile Rikke asked Tullius about what happened when he was in Helgen. Tullius telled the story to Julius and Rikke: "We were about to execute Ulfric Stormcloak when a damned dragon burned the whole city. Ulfric escaped and I and Elenwen were nearly burned. Hadvar fled into the keep with another prisoner. The prisoner wasn't a Stormcloak but I remember that one of the Tribunes caught him crossing the border from Cyrodiil. I hope Hadvar made it out alive, he's a damn good soldier." Rikke asked: "A dragon? I taught they were already dead for a long time, since the reign of the emperors after the Ninth Div-, Tal-, excuse me, Tiber Septim"
Tullius hissed: "Legate, watch your words!" -Dragon? The Gods have cursed me. Dear Jupiter, I promise I never want to become king again if you release me from this madness.-
When they entered Castle Dour, General Tullius dismissed the guards and other legates. "I think we need to properly present each other. My name is Marcus Tullius, General of the 4th legion and military governor of Skyrim. I am from Cyrodiil. Who are you?" Julius answered: "My name is Gaius Julius Caesar, but you can call me Julius. I am from the great city of Rome, the center of the Roman Imperium. What day is it? And where am I?" Tullius and Rikke looked to each other and Rikke said: "It is the fifteen of First Seed. Fourth Era 201. You are now in the city of Solitude, headquarter of the Imperial forces of Skyrim. I am Legate Rikke, the second in command of the Fourth Legion. Can you tell me more about Rome?" -Cyrodiil? Never heard of it. What is that for a name? Skyrim?-
Julius started to explain: "Rome lies close to a river, the Tiber and the city is founded by Romulus. I think Rome lies in another world. The city is really big. What month is First Seed is the third month of the year, isn't it?" "It is. How did you end up here?" asked Tullius. Julius responded with: "I just awoke in a wooden shack, with this dog here licking my face. A few hours before, the brothers Casca, Brutus, Cassius and others tried to stab me to death."
Then, Tullius began to explain: "Perhaps it is a good idea if I tell you more about the Civil war that is going on. Tiber Septim was known by General Talos or Hjalti Early-Beard, the first who conquered all of Tamriel. Now, He is worshipped by Nords, Imperials, Bretons and Redguards. Roughly 25 years ago, there was the Great War between the Empire and The Aldmeri dominon. I and Rikke fought against the Thalmor. The Empire lost. For peace, The Emperor needed to sign a treaty. That treaty is known by the White-Golden Concordat, which favors the Thalmor too much. In the treaty stands that Talos worship is outlawed. The Nords, especially Ulfric Stormcloak, are angry because they cannot worship Talos in publicly or they are taken by the Thalmor. Now, the Emperor, Titus Mede II has asked me to put this rebellion down." -Might as well join the Legion.- "I understand. Can I join the Legion? I can still fight well, but I am more of use when I can command soldiers." Rikke asked curiously: "Why do you want to join the Legion?" "When I walked to Solitude, I wanted to ask the Stormcloaks how far it still was. They mistook me for General Tullius, and chased me all the way to here. Plus, one of them shot an arrow in my shoulder." Julius replied. -I hate the Gods. Thalmor? War? Emperor? A lot is going on here.-
Rikke smiled and said: "I understand" -She's nice.- General Tullius answered his question "I can always use some help, but to join, you have to swear the oath. Repeat after me: Upon my honor, I do swear undying loyalty to the Emperor, Titus Mede the second and unwavering obedience to the officers of his great Empire. May those above, judge me and those below, take me if I fail in my duty. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!"
Julius repeated the oath effortless. "You are now a Tribune. Go get some armor at Beirand, the blacksmith outside." -I was a General of more than three Legions. I guess I need to start somewhere.- He also handed Julius a note with the kind of armor. "I am used my own Roman equipment, can I ask Beirand to forge a special shield for me?" asked Julius. Tullius nodded, and started to discuss some strategies with Rikke. Julius walked outside with Achilles and searched for Beirand. When he saw the smith, he walked up to and handed the note over. Julius also asked the man for the rectangular shield. Julius showed him on a piece of parchment the rectangular shield. Beirand asked him to return tomorrow for the shield and he received his Tribune's armor. While Julius was outside, General Tullius and Legate Rikke were discussing something. "Why did you appoint that man immediate to Tribune?" asked Rikke. "Did you notice his way of speaking and his comprehension of military cases? He's used to this things and I always can use some help. A General recognizes talent." answered Tullius.
"Perhaps. Do you believe he is from that city?" asked Rikke. "Hmm… I do believe him, Julius looks just like me and someone must have noticed it. Besides, the fact is that he speaks about his 'titles' like he really had them. The man can't have invented the history of a false city in two seconds." Legate Rikke asked worried: "Who did escape from Helgen again?" General Tullius answered: "I can remember that Ulfric ran together with a few Stormcloaks away, a prisoner runned with Hadvar and Ralof in the keep. Sadly enough, Elenwen wasn't burned by the dragon." Julius entered again, clad in the new armor and asked: "I was wondering where I could sleep." General Tullius replied: "You can find the guard barracks there, the legionnaires and the guards sleep there. By the way, you are dismissed for the rest of the day. Oh, here are some books about Tamriel and his history. You will need it." Julius also asked the General when he received his pay and how much it was. Tullius told him that he received each month 1300 Septims as Tribune. -I was the richest man of Rome... Alright, I guess I need to begin somewhere.-
Because he didn't have anything at the moment, he asked Tullius to give him his money at the beginning of the month. Tullius agreed and Julius also asked him if he could train a group of 20 legionnaires because he was allowed to command a small amount of legionnaires. Tullius asked him how long it would take and how much it would cost. -Seriously? No Testudo?- Julius said: "With a bit of luck, they are battle-ready over a week. I only need 20 rectangular shields like I asked Beirand one and the soldiers need already experience with battle. The Stormcloaks rely on arrows and axes, right? It will protect them from those things. I will turn those men into precise killing machines for almost no money. Your Emperor will be happy." The General said: "Okay, okay, you convinced me. Go to Captain Aldis tomorrow. He will give you the men." Julius also asked General Tullius where he could eat. Tullius said that he could have his meal at 6 o' clock.
Julius walked outside with Achilles, his loyal dog. He walked around, entering Radiant Raiments. Julius wanted to ask for a new toga and clean tunic. When he tried to ask something, the woman that owned the store was already calling him Tullius. -Great... Not again.- "Hold on, I am not Tullius. My name is Gaius Julius Caesar" replied Julius. She also asked him what he needed and to make it quick. Julius became a bit angry; no one was that impolite against him. -Barbarians.- Julius said: "Are you always that unfriendly against a Tribune of the Imperial Legion?" Taarie looked at him, saying him that she doesn't have much time, she had to make a dress for Jarl Elisif. Caesar told her what he wanted: a brand new toga and tunica with a small brown belt. Taarie asked on a still unfriendly tone: "What is that? I can't make anything if I don't know what it is." -By Juno? Nobody knows what a Toga is?- Julius explained what it was. She said: "It will be ready tomorrow. The price is 100 septims." Julius didn't found it cheap, but he didn't try to lower the price. He gave the Septims and received a proof of payment. When Julius left, he heard Taarie arguing with the other Altmer woman. When he entered the barracks, it was 6 hours. He took his meal and walked to a free bed. He sat down and removed his armor. Julius lied down for a while, thinking about what happened this day. It wasn't a dream, for that, the arrow hurted too much. He knew he would probably never see Rome again. -No Senators here. Awesome! But no Cleopatra and Servilia. I wish had telled Octavius about everything.-
In the meantime, he would make the best of his life in Tamriel. Julius looked at the books that General Tullius gave him. The first book was a series about the history of the Empire, the next one was about the Great War between the Empire and the Aldmeri Dominon, the third called "The Oblivion Crisis", and the last one was "The holds of Skyrim" Julius decided to read the last one. It described Skyrim's holds, and the military usefulness of the cities. Julius took his map, and noticed that Falkreath isn't described in the book. He began thinking of Rome and fell asleep.
When he woke up, he nearly summoned a slave, but then, he realized he wasn't in Rome. -No slaves here. That's a shame.- He put his armor on, grabbed his backpack and took a quick breakfast on the way out. Together with Achilles, he walked to Beirand for his shield. When Julius arrived at Beirand, he also received the shields for his soldiers. He asked Beirand to help him carry the shields to Aldis. Beirand didn't refuse and walked with Julius and Achilles in silence to Aldis. Julius dropped the shields on the ground, walking towards Aldis. He handed the note over to Captain Aldis and Aldis shouted for some men. The soldiers came running up, and Aldis said: "Legionnaires, this is your new Tribune. He will train you." The soldiers nodded and waited for a command from Julius. He commanded: "Grab a shield, Legionnaires" The soldiers grabbed each one of the new shields that Julius brought with him. Julius said: "We are going to train at the Sawmill, if there are enemies around, like Stormcloaks, just kill them. You are Legionnaires; you know already how to fight." The group walked outside, following Julius.
When they were at the Solitude Sawmill, Julius presented himself: "Comrades, my name is Gaius Julius Caesar; I am your new Captain. I will teach you special combat techniques that will protect you against the Stormcloaks. From this day, you are my Wolves and we will bring our Legion even more glory!" The men shouted happily and Julius asked if they had questions for him. One of the soldiers asked how his dog called. Julius explained him that his dog called Achilles. The soldier asked why. Julius telled him about Homeros' Ilias, Achilles was an ancient Greek hero. Julius promised the soldiers that he would once tell the story. Another soldier asked why he looked just like General Tullius. Julius told him that he didn't know why. Another one of the Legionnaires asked from where he was. Julius said: "That is a long story, I will tell it this evening." The men nodded and Julius began to explain what exactly he would teach them, "You will learn the Testudo and the Phalanx. It will require great discipline." The legionnaires frowned at each other, and Julius inspected the soldiers. The soldiers were mostly Gaulish and Roman, with also a cat and a mixture of Gauls and Romans. -They seem decent enough. A cat? A talking cat? I need some Hellebore.-
Julius explained the usage of the rectangular shields, they were mostly used to protect themselves. He showed the soldiers how to hold them and corrected where needed. Then, Julius appointed places to every soldier for the Testudo. He said that they must remember their places, and they must quickly assemble when he shouted "Testudo" Julius drilled the soldiers for one hour, until they knew their places and could assemble pretty quickly. Then, Julius teached them where they must place their shields. He shouted a few orders: "First line, shields before yourselves! Other lines, shields above yourself and the man before you! Good! Now, move forward!" Julius saw that the moving was a lot harder. He shouted another order: "If you find it hard, hold the shoulder of the man before you! Move forward!" Julius clapped in his hands, because it was already better. -Okay, they have discipline and they are capable to form up. I thought it was far worser.- Julius shouted: "Well done, stop for a while!" The soldiers stopped immediately and waited for another order. Julius told them that they worked good, "You may pause for a while!" The soldiers stayed in their ranks but they were talking. Julius talked with one of the Imperial soldiers. The man called Lucius Lucullus. -Not General Lucullus tough.-
Lucius telled him about Cyrodiil and about the Imperial city. Julius asked him to describe the Imperial city. Lucius said: "The Imperial city is the biggest of all the cities in Cyrodiil and the center of the city is the White-Gold tower. It is ruled by the Emperor, Titus Mede II, unlike the other cities. The other cities are ruled by a Count or Countess, they are equal to a Jarl. During the events of the Oblivion Crisis, Mehrunes Dagon entered the city. Martin Septim, the last heir of the Septim throne, a priest of Akatosh sacrified himself for Tamriel. When the Thalmor attacked during the Great War, they eventually took the city. Titus Mede II retook the city. That battle was called the Battle of the Red Ring. Titus II is considered as a great tactician and he splitted his army in three groups to retake the city. I did not fight in the Great War, but rumors are that the Emperor wielded Goldbrand, a legendary weapon."
Julius asked him from where he was. "I am from the Colovian highlands, the city of Chorrol." Julius wanted to ask something else, but he saw a small group of Stormcloaks coming. -Not again!- Julius shouted: "Testudo! The Stormcloaks are coming! Kill them." The men formed quickly the Testudo. Julius shouted another order: "First line, stab the rebels with your weapons! Other lines, hold the first line. When they attack from the side, kill them!" Julius put his officers helmet on and grabbed his shield. The Stormcloaks charged wildly, but the first were already dead before they could touch a shield of the first line. Julius charged into battle, enjoying the feel of battle again. He blocked many axes and greatswords with his shield. Next to him, the attacking testudo had already killed half of the Stormcloaks. Julius shouted: "Stormcloaks, surrender or you will die!" None of the Stormcloaks surrendered and they stayed fighting. None of the legionnaires was wounded or dead. Julius encouraged the soldiers again, there was only a quarter of the Stormcloaks left. None of them fled. -I should revise my Commentarii again, not the Belgae but the Stormcloaks are the fiercest warriors in battle.- He chuckled and fought further.
Julius was almost hit by an axe, but Lucius shouted: "Behind you!" Julius turned and blocked the huge axe that tried to cut his head off. Julius stabbed the Stormcloak trough the heart and sheathed his weapon when he saw they were all dead. Julius shouted: "Comrades, today you have proven yourselves in battle! You are the name of Wolves worthy!" The soldiers made so much noise, that it could been heard in Solitude. Julius was allowed to promote soldiers under him. He spoke to Lucius, and he said: "Lucius, you have saved my life. I am in debt to you forever. You are now my Quaestor." Lucius nodded. Julius continued: "Wolves, we have trained enough today, let's return to the city!" The men followed Julius to Solitude and they took a meal at the barracks. Julius left the men for a while to report to Tullius. He entered Castle Dour and greeted Rikke, who was back from the Winking Skeever. Julius said: "General, when we were training, the Stormcloaks attacked. We didn't lose nobody and none of the soldiers is wounded. The Stormcloacks are all dead, they were with 30. We were with 21. I consider my Wolves ready for battle. I will tomorrow train with them and then we are ready to accept any mission." "Report for duty overmorrow," Tullius replied "I think I have something for you."
Julius left and returned with Achilles to his men. During the battle, Achilles had bitten the heels of the Stormcloaks. He could easily avoid the slow axes of the Stormcloaks. He entered Radiant Raiments for his clothes and walked further to the barracks. When Julius arrived at the barracks, the men cheered for him. Julius sat down and telled them how he ended up in Skyrim. When Julius told them how he won the battle for Alesia, the men looked at him in awe.
He overheard some Tribunes talking about Rikke and Tullius: "What do you think of the General and Legate Rikke?" "I suppose they would make a fine couple." "Did you drink too much Mead?" "No, I am serious!" "Perhaps." Julius fell quickly asleep, because he was very tired of the battle today.
The next day, Julius woke up from a nightmare about Cassius. -Damn you, Cassius.- He put his armor on and putted his other stuff in his personal chest away. He took a fast breakfast and reported for duty at Castle Dour. Tullius said: "I heard from our spies that Ulfric wonders how it comes that the Stormcloaks of the Haafingar camp are all dead. Keep up the good work!" He dismissed Julius and started to discuss Whiterun with Rikke. Julius walked toghether with the men to the sawmill. Julius shouted: "Comrades! Today, I will teach you today the phalanx! This way of fighting is used to defend a camp. Together with cavalry and courage, the phalanx brought me victory at Alesia!" The Legionnaires cheered and waited for orders. Julius began to explain how it worked and appointed a place to every soldier. He teached them that there were mostly three lines and the first had to kill the Stormcloaks. The second and third must hold the the first line. Julius said: "I don't like to say it, but if someone dies, the man behind him must take his place" He clapped in his hands and the men began to exercise.
After a few hours of training, Julius and his legionnaires heard a huge rumbling sound. -What, by Neptunus, was that?- Julius shouted: "Ready your swords men, we are going back!" The legionnaires and Achilles runned together with Julius to Solitude. Julius left the men at the barracks and sprinted to Castle Dour. He pushed the door open and asked what the sound was. Rikke said: "This hasn't happenend in centuries! Not since the Greybeards summoned Talos from Atmora."Julius and Tullius asked togheter what she meant. Rikke muttered: "There is a Dragonborn." Tullius said: "Maybe the Dragonborn was at Helgen. Alduin has returned. It is his or her fate to destroy Alduin. I am sure we will hear of the Dragonborn soon enough." -What is a Dragonborn?- Julius was confused, and Rikke noticed it. She said: "You don't probably know who or what the Dragonborn is? I will explain. Centuries ago, there were dragons in Tamriel. Men were slaves, until the Nords stood up and gained the gift of the Voice by Kyne. The first blades, the dragonslayers stood up and tried to kill Alduin. He is the firstborn of Akatosh, the most important Divine, the god of Creation. Alduin is the god of Destruction. They succeeded, but he has surfaced again. The destiny of the Dragonborn is to slay Alduin. You know that Tiber Septim was a Dragonborn, isn't it? He was the last one to be summoned by the Greybeards. They live in seclusion, close to the top of a mountain in their monastery, High Hrothgar. They don't speak much and are a few hermits that follow the way of the Voice. They are trained to use Shouts, the language of dragons. Some shouts spit fire, others freeze you. Ulfric was trained by the Greybeards before he fought together with me and Galmar Stone-Fist in the Great War."
-Mars. This is utter madness.- "Uh, I understand. Now, I consider my Wolves ready for killing some rebels. Have we a task for tomorrow?" The General replied: "Yes, Korvanjund. You, your Wolves and Rikke are going to Korvanjund. You'll depart now. She will explain on the way to Korvanjund. Rikke will also have a closer look at your famous battle techniques. Rikke, if you don't find anything but old cobwebs, you can send the Tribune back."
They walked the rest of the day to Korvanjund. On the way to the Nordic Tomb, Julius was talking with Legate Rikke. She told him what they had to do. At a certain moment, Julius said: "How long do you know General Tullius already?" Rikke said: "He saved my life in the Battle for the Imperial City, when I was still a plain Legionnaire and he only a Tribune. Since then, we were friends. I am in debt with him forever." Julius asked curiously: "What do you think of him?" She smiled and said: "Don't tell him, but he is pretty handsome." When they arrived close to the crypts, they searched a place where the Stormcloaks couldn't see them. The soldiers setted up camp. Rikke forbade them to make fire. They slept a few hours and decided to attack at night. Julius called silently the legionnaires and speeched quietly "Comrades, tonight, we are going to take the Jagged crown out the crypts. It will be a step closer to Elisif High Queen, a step closer to an Empire's victory and a step closer to the fall of Ulfric. Do you fight for me and the Empire?" The soldiers silenty cheered: "Yes!"
Julius ordered them to form a Testudo and so, they attacked Korvanjund. Most of the Stormcloaks didn't even notice the attack. Julius' Wolves were silent and effective. Rikke looked satisfied at Julius and they killed together the last ones. They silently opened the door and sneaked their way in. The soldiers hid behind the stairs. Julius whispered to Lucius and Rikke: "On my sign, we attack. Lucius, form a Testudo with the legionnaires and crush them." Julius charged and shouted: "For the Empire!" The soldiers formed as fast they could a Testudo and Rikke followed with Achilles. As there were only 4 Stormcloaks, they were dead before they could say something. The Wolves proceeded carefully into the small crypts and killed two unlucky Stormcloaks. Rikke said: "Ten to one that they are waiting for us on the other side, Julius, find another way." -I am not a thief. I am the goddamn dictator of Rome, but she's right.- He ordered his Wolves to charge when they heard the sounds of battle. Julius found a way up to a small bridge where he could see most of the Stormcloaks. He proceeded carefully and when he reached the stairs, Julius ran downwards and shouted: "Down with Ulfric!" At that moment, when the Stormcloaks were distracted, the Testudo came charged in. Julius killed the first few with his sword and when his Wolves came, the others were soon dead. Julius followed Rikke towards a few burial urns with a Stormcloak that runned against his blade. There was another Stormcloak dead on the floor with close to it a kind of mummy. Olaf cursed: "What in the nine holds is that?" Julius found it creepy and Rikke said: "Wolves, we aren't stopping because of some dusty, old bone walkers. The Legion already faced worser. For the Emperor!" -Pluto? Is this another of your creations?-
When Julius heard that, he was pretty terrified. He asked Rikke if the mummies were dangerous. "Draugr, you mean. They are mainly annoying if they are with enough." Julius felt more calmly and climbed the stairs. Julius saw a huge iron door. Rikke opened the door and to Julius' relief, he only saw a dead Stormcloak. Rikke saw a ebony claw and asked Julius to open the door. He noticed that the symbols on the claw matched with those on the door. He matched the symbols on the door, but before he used the claw as a key, Julius muttered a small prayer to Minerva. He could use her wisdom. Julius turned the claw, and to his relief, he saw that the door opened and he wasn't dead. Rikke praised him and they walked inside, swords readied. Julius saw a crown on the head of a Draugr. Rikke said: "That must be king Borgas' body. Lucius wanted to grab the crown, but Rikke warned him. He stepped back and Rikke said to the mummy: "Let us take the crown and we will leave you." When Borgas stood up and other Draugr emerged from their tombs, she sighed: "Then we do it your way." -What is that?- Julius killed the first few with a controlled jab of his sword. When he heard the shout of Borgas, he understood this was a 'Shout'. -My ears!- He raised his shield and pierced his sword through Borgas' heart. At this moment every Draugr was dead. Rikke said: "I think Tullius is happy. Your Testudo is awesome. If we knew this during the times of the Great War, we could have won. Grab the thing and let's return to Solitude."