Marcus stands on the steps of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, in Caria. The temple a monument to human creativity and pride. Marcus gazes up at it, contemplating if he should just stay here.

He's on his way back to Rome from a bloody campaign in Byzantium, but he dreads his return. He misses his family, and yet, he knows the emperors Geta and Caracalla will send him on the next campaign immediately. The Great General of Rome.

But he was exhausted. Tired of life on the battlefield. He slumps down on the steps and pushes his fingers through his hair when he hears a small noise from inside the temple.

Hello? Show yourself!