wither in the light

I just stumbled upon the blog of Julius Caesar.

There were several smaller actions toward the end of the summer, but nothing worth troubling you with. As it stands now the winter draws to a close in this new year, the 704th since the founding of Rome. By the end of the year, if all goes well, I will be campaigning for Consul. If it goes badly - well, let's hope it doesn't go badly.

Particularly relevant, given that the empire I am enmired in is nearing its own decline.