


Thinking himself the reincarnation of Hercules, he is preparing to become the ruler of the Roman Empire. He was also the player's owner in the Colosseum: Road to Freedom.Ĭommodus: The upcoming Emperor of Rome. Magerius has many connections to other ludi and gladiatorial event planners, which he uses in the hopes of obtaining a patron for the player. His only real concern is the money earned by his gladiators and he tends to ignore their personal affairs. At this time, he had to begin anew after a match led to the deaths of most of his gladiators. Magerius: The lanista of the Ludus Magerius and the owner of the player at the beginning of the game. Through these connections, the player would play a small yet impactful role on the history of the Roman empire. Eventually, they gain the notice of the future emperor Commodus himself. Starting out as a simple slave and gladiator, the player gradually becomes a powerful warrior and earns the attention of several powerful Roman patrons. The Player: The player is described by others as calm in the face of challenge and death. As Rome's days of peace begin to draw to a close, a new gladiator arrives at the Colosseum. The feud grows more desperate, and less secret, with each passing day. A secret feud has flared up between the aristocrats and soldiers who supported Commodus, Marcus' son and chosen heir, and those who supported General Cassius. However, as Marcus entered his final years, the question of succession was raised, and tempers flared. He was gifted with a brilliant mind, and his influence brought peace, both at home and abroad. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the last of the "Five Good Emperors".
