Among Legends and Heroes

by killedbygunfire

Prologue: Since the year 255 B.C. has the Macedonian army pushed forward from its 3 origin cities of Thessalonica, Larissa, and Thermon. Under the command of the valiant generals Aristoxenus of Thessalonica and Amopaon of Piraeus, has much glory been rest

8. Chapter 8

Chapter 8:
"Marcus Julius is dead! Marcus Julius is dead! Retreat to Patavium!" These words spread throughout the Roman battle line like wildfire. Romans not dead or dieing on the ground sprint in a full out retreat to the only safe haven within the battlefield, the inner city of Patavium, there the high walls and tower defenses will surely last them till reinforcements…so they think. The Macedonian cavalry around the once fighting generals take no time in charging after the worn out foot infantry of the Roman Legions. Chaos reins supreme within the mob of retreating lines, Romans push each other towards the advancing Macedonian cavalry just so they have a better chance at survival. The result is pure carnage and decimation of the cowardly warriors. The first of the tired and frightened legionnaires get to the gateway of the mighty city Patavium and order that the doors be opened. The gates swing open as the horde of running Romans push their way within the city. Threw the mob, bloody Macedonian cavalry hack their way threw the gateway into the city, there after dismounting and slaughtering the Romans at the opening mechanism to the city. The Macedonians capture the Patavium's gateway, panic spreads. The once "brave soldiers of Rome" hide within plebeian's homes as they throw their armor out windows and in cellars trying to blend with the crowd, and avoid certain slaughter. The last remnants of the once proud army under Marcus Julius are found, and there after executed without mercy. Following the triumphant Macedonian cavalry comes the bulk of Macedonian phalanx men, leading them in front, are their victorious leaders. Aristoxenus of Thessalonica and Amopaon of Piraeus, leaders to the armies of Macedonian, killers of Marcus Julius and Flavius Elagabalus, conquers of Patavium and Venetia, ride into the city of Patavium placing themselves among legends and heroes for all time. Patavium and Venetia are now under their control.

Glossary:
Phalanx- Ancient spear formation, tightly packed with long sarissa or hoplite spears.
Spatas- Longer gladius like sword used by Greek and Macedonians.