Roman Ink and Paper Markets Crash
Lately, there have been significant shortages of paper and ink, resulting in numerous newspapers, including ours, facing challenges in obtaining enough materials for writing and publishing. As a result, there has been a three-week delay in news dissemination, leading to the collapse of several businesses. This widespread economic panic can be linked back to Egypt, where a trade embargo on Papyrus halted all printing activities for weeks. While this embargo has been recently lifted following an agreement, the duration of its resolution remains uncertain.
Riots in the Streets
In the vast urban area of Rome, various Roman factions have been expressing outrage about the significant volume of horse excrement that has made its way into the Aqueducts, resulting in widespread illness and revulsion. The high horse population in the city, coupled with people's reluctance to clean up after them, is the root cause of this issue. When it rains, the excrement is carried into our water source. This situation has sparked anger among many Romans, leading to protests that have escalated in intensity over the past week. Stay tuned for further updates on this story next week.
New Road construction project
The emperor has recently initiated a fantastic initiative to extend Rome's roads to the distant regions of the empire. While this may lead to an increase in tariffs, it appears that the only consequence would be the displeasure of our allies. I propose implementing an extra tax on the affluent, although the emperor is hesitant to do so. Eventually, we will probably implement it, so we will monitor the outcome in a future report.
Sporting Activities
Today was an eventful day at the Colosseum with a thrilling chariot race between Jackius Henrius and Reglus Antrenius, attracting a massive crowd of spectators. The race began in a typical fashion, with Jackius Henrius dominating the competition until the penultimate lap, when Reglus surged ahead. As they entered the final lap, Jackius faced a challenging task of hitting a distant target with a spear. After numerous attempts, he finally succeeded, causing Reglus' chariot to collapse and his horses to go out of control. Despite this setback, Reglus maintained a significant lead and raced towards the finish line, closely followed by Jackius Henrius. In a neck-and-neck finish, Jackius emerged victorious by a mere horse's nose length, prompting the Colosseum to erupt akin to the eruption of Pompeii.
In the latest Gladiatorial contest, Antonius Langigus and Totoinis Maximus clashed in a battle for the ages. Their long-standing animosity, rooted in childhood, was vividly showcased at the Colosseum. Initially appearing to be a one-sided affair, Totoinis endured multiple stabs before seemingly surrendering. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, he managed to break free while being carried away and swiftly ended Antonius by beheading him during his moment of celebration. This brutal and unexpected act left the Colosseum audience momentarily speechless, only to be followed by the customary mix of loud cheers and boos typical of such events.
Early Stages of Coloseum race with Jackius Henrius right and Reglus Anternius on the left
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