Hannibal wins at Cannae
Following a dishonorable massacre of all our troops by Hannibal, Rome faced a significant defeat, resulting in an estimated death toll of up to 75,000 men. While this may pose a severe setback, let us not forget our resilience as Romans. In the first Punic War, we lost three fleets but emerged victorious. Therefore, there is no reason to doubt our ability to recover from this defeat. Furthermore, it is worth noting that we have announced a day of mourning, as nearly all of us had a personal connection to someone who perished at Cannae. Rome will seek its vengeance; just be patient.
Weather
Lately in Rome, we've been enjoying fantastic weather with clear skies and abundant sunshine. Nevertheless, there is a chance that the gods may seek retribution for our defeat at Cannae, so anticipate some rain in the near future.
Traders
Following the battle of Cannae, a significant number of our Gaulic allies have switched sides and sided with Hannibal. This act of betrayal will not be overlooked. Furthermore, some of our other Hellenistic allies have also betrayed us. Although Hannibal's forces have grown stronger, rest assured, there is still optimism. We are regrouping our forces, and this time, victory will be ours.
Sports
The week in Chariot racing has been eventful, with a tight competition between Longus Erentus and Opiatus Scipio. Longus emerged victorious by a mere 20-second margin, much to the delight of the Colosseum audience, who were on the edge of their seats throughout the race.
Within the Colosseum, a legendary gladiator battle unfolded, lasting 45 minutes, as Publis Antis faced off against Olvion Entivus. Their evenly matched skills could have prolonged the match indefinitely, but the emperor intervened by ordering the release of two elephants captured from Hannibal's forces into the arena.
The weekly painting will be postponed due to the impossibility of portraying the brutality of Cannae
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