As the sun rose over Rome, Senators hurried to the forums for their meeting. Business matters were resolved early, markets opened, and patrons met clients while soldiers managed logistics and construction. You, a Plebeian, walked your cart along a dirt path through the forests of Italia. Soon, you came to a large stone wall with watchtowers and soldiers on guard. In front of you was a gate where Roman Legionnaires stopped to search you before allowing passage.