Vigil Corps – Crescent Blood The slums of Subura always smelled of smoke, piss, and desperation. But tonight, a darker stench clung to the alleys, blood. Centurion Marinus Gabinus of the Vigiles crouched over the body of the s…

Crescent Blood

The slums of Subura always smelled of smoke, piss, and desperation. But tonight, a darker stench clung to the alleys, blood.

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Vigil Corps – The Lost Eagle The rumour spread faster than spilled wine on a tavern floor: an eagle standard had been stolen. Not from some provincial garrison lost in the German woods, but from a camp just outside Rome’s wall…

The Lost Eagle

The rumour spread faster than spilled wine on a tavern floor: an eagle standard had been stolen.

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Vigil Corps – The Hidden Chamber The body stank of lime and blood.Marinus Gabinus squatted low over the pit, brushing the dirt from Vitruvius’ ruined face with the back of his hand. His leather cuirass creaked as he leaned in, nos…

The Hidden Chamber

Marinus Gabinus squatted low over the pit, brushing the dirt from Vitruvius’ ruined face with the back of his hand.

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