Hand-to-Hand Combat

In the presence of Emperor Stephanus and Praetor Gambit (above) a gladiators tournament was held at Romanum yesterday.

The event was a part of the ongoing GA SummerFest and in celebration of the Gay Archipelago's seventh anniversary.

 I visited the event with my husband Tomais and our friend Vexsten, we were joined by our friend Rusty (above). The rest of the audience was not large, but extremely enthusiastic.

The Rectoris Gladiatoris Austen functioned as a master of ceremonies of sorts. He explained the proceedings to those of us who were not well acquainted with such events.

There were six gladiators present. They were paired of to give us three near-mortal fights.

 

After those fights the three winners of the first jousts got to meet each other in a free for all.

 

The last man standing and winner of this fight was the gladiator Gaius (above), at least in my opinion, although the Rectoris Gladiatoris declared that the victory was shared by Gaius and Tybalt. It is true that Gaius lost consciousness immediately after he had beaten Tybalt, but as far as I could see he was somehow defeated by a gladiator who wasn't among the three finalists.

Gaius receives his due reward (above) by getting a kiss from the gladiator Januarius, whom he had defeated in the final.

The Rectoris Gladiatoris then called in all six gladiators, brought in three lionesses (who did not wish to be photographed) and joined in himself in a final fight, with all against all and the lions.

The winner of the final fight was the gladiator Tybalt (below), this time fairly and squarely knocking all of the rest unconscious and killing some lionesses too.

Panem et Circenses

Today is the third day of the GA SummerFest 2014 and - among other things happening all day long - the Empire of Romanum will give us all a treat with a gladiators tournament.

The title of this post translated to English means "bread and games" and refers to the practice in ancient Rome of providing free wheat to Roman citizens as well as costly circus games and other forms of entertainment as a means of gaining political power.

BYOB ("bring your own bread") and the games will be supplied by Romanum. This event will be a lot of fun, I am sure.

As always when visiting role playing sims dress accordingly and respect the rules (although they may be a bit more lenient about them at this time).

I hope to see you all there!

You own personal chariot to the games at the Colosseum Arena (SLurl).

Romanum IV Anniversary - March 21--23

I first encountered the men of Romanum at the Second Pride Festival 2013, at least in their role playing garb and proper circumstances. I have never visited the fighting sims in SecondLife, other than on brief shopping expeditions. When I saw that there was a fight scheduled between the Gladiators of Romanum and warriors of the Scimitar clan of Gay Gor I knew I had to watch it.

It was an interesting experience and I found the men of both groups to be quite pleasant and civil to be around, which was not what I had imagined at all.

When I got this press release through Gay Archipelago I knew I would want to help them celebrate, so I thought I should share it with you all because perhaps you would like to do so too. They seem to have a full program with many interesting events scheduled, among them one caught my interest more than the others "The Slut Orgy at the Baths (Orgy Party)" on Saturday. I don't know why there are two times set for that party, but perhaps they switch the sluts at halftime and bring in a fresh batch or something.

I will add the landmarks as soon as I can.

"Romanum celebrated it's grand opening 4 years ago and we will now celebrate our IV anniversary.

Romanum is an ancient role play world especially for gay and bisexual men. Come and celebrate this major milestone with us!"

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014

Opening Ceremony

                         Time: 12.00 - 12.30 SLT

                         Ubication: Temple of Jupiter - Romanum I (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Σ Stefanos Σ (Stef Dharnen)

                        

Triton Ball and Best in Fins

                        Time: 13.00 - 14.00 SLT

                        Ubication : Triton Cove - Romanum II (SLurl) 

                        Coordinator : Ψ Dagon Myklos Ψ (Michel Karmin)

                        World and New Age music, DJ Thordin RedWolf

                        Best in fins contest (prizes)

                        Males only

Treasure Hunt: "Indianus Jonus and the Emperor's Jewel"

                         Start: 14.00 (Friday) Finish: 15.00 (Sunday)

                         Ubication: Welcome Center - Romanum I (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Januarius Vindelici (Januarius Resident)

                         *Prices 1st and 2nd place

                        

Opening Party

                        Concert (Oliver Elton; 14.00 - 15.00)

                        Oliver Sings Dame Shirley Bassey

                        Ubication: Olympus - Romanum II (SLurl) 

                        Coordinators : Trojan Sulla Corvonii Batavia (Trojan82) and Beez Mellitus Batavia 

Corvonii                          

                         Party (15.00 - 17.00)

                         Ubication: Olympus - Romanum II (SLurl)

                          DJ: Foxy

                         Host: Beez

                         Sancer: Trojan

                         Coordinator: Trojan Sulla Corvonii Batavia (Trojan82) and Beez Mellitus Batavia Corvonii

                         Best Greco/Romanum Dress (prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd)

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014

Gladiators Games

                         Time: 10.00 - 11.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Colosseum - Romanum I (SLurl)

                         Coordinator: Austen Twist

                         *prizes for 1st and 2nd place

                         

Chariot Race / Marathon (Foot race)

                         Time: 11.00 - 12.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Hippodrome - Romanum I (SLurl)

                         Coordinator: Austen Twist

                         *prizes for 1st and 2nd place in both sports

                        

Party (Pegasus Lounge & Spa Tavern)

                         Time: 12:00 - 14.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Pegasus Lounge & Spa Tavern - Romanum I (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Caius Paetinus Barnabeus (pepefuente)

                         *best 'Gladiators vs Slaves' (prizes for 1st and 2nd)

Slut Orgy at the Baths (Orgy Party)

                         Time: 15.00 - 17.00 SLT    

                                  17.00 - 19.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Baths -Romanum I (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Sexus Oraculi (pyrate Sittingbull)

                        

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

Swimming Race

                         Time: 11.00 - 12.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Dolphin Marina - Romanum II (SLurl)

                         Coordinator: Austen Twist

                         (Buy your swimming AO in advance at Marketplace, here)                                                                                                        

                          Race route is as follows, starting and ending at the Marina on the west coast of Romanum II:)

                         *prizes for 1st and 2nd place

                        

Bow contest

                    Time : 12.00 - 13.00 SLT

                    Ubication: Archery Place (SLurl) 

                    Coordinator: Markus Vindelici (Marcanton Zehetbauer)

                                         

Legion Event

                         Time: 13.30 - 15.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Legion Fortress (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Skip Scipio (Camaron Spanton)

                        

Treasure Hunt: "Indianus Jonus and the Emperor's Jewel"

                         Start: 14.00 (Friday) Finish: 15.00 (Sunday)

                         Ubication: Temple of Jupiter - Romanum I (SLurl)

                         Coordinator: Januarius Vindelici (Januarius Resident)

                         *Prizes (3)

                        

Closure Ceremony

                         Time: 15.00 - 16.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Temple of Jupiter - Romanum I (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Emperor Stephanus Galtier (Emperor Galtier)                     

                        

Closure Party (Olympus)

                         Time: 16.00 - 18.00 SLT

                         Ubication: Olympus -Romanum II (SLurl) 

                         Coordinator: Trojan Sulla Corvonii Batavia (Trojan82) and Beez Mellitus Batavia Corvonii

                        *best in theme contest, prizes for 1st and 2nd

                        (DJ: Prince Kel Claven Darling. Dancer: Peter Claven Darling)

                                                                                         Austen Twist Argenteus - General Coordinator

What Friends Are For

I was given this picture by Parvin, a warrior of Gor, that I met and talked with during the last Second Pride festival.

The picture shows Parvin eating dust after he has been defeated by Timmy, a gladiator from Rome with the bulkiest body I have yet seen, in one of the jousts between the warriors of Gor and the gladiators of Rome. The jousting was a new and interesting element introduced at this years festival. According to Parvin his dear and loving friends had taken the picture to rub his nose in the defeat. And isn't that exactly what friends are for?

It reminded me that it is said that in ancient Rome: as a Roman general was parading through the streets during a victory triumph, standing behind him was his slave, tasked with reminding the general that, although at his peak today, tomorrow he could fall, or — more likely — be brought down. The servant is thought to have conveyed this with the warning, "Memento mori" (Remember that you will die!).

Friends are there to support us, encourage us, comfort us, care for us and love us, but also to cut us down to size and remind us of who we are if and when we risk forgetting it.

Romanum vs, Gor

I never visit the fighting sims in SecondLife. The only times I have been to Romanum or any of the Gor sims have been for shopping purposes of some sort. When I saw that there was a fight scheduled between the Gladiators of Romanum and warriors of the Scimitar clan of Gay Gor I knew I would have to watch it.

The arena was a beautiful build and it was interesting to look at all the hunky warriors and gladiators and their entourage. They were all in different degrees of nudity. Only two were completely naked, one was a  Roman senator and the other a Roman slave (I think), both lacked penises for some strange reason that I could not understand. However Marcellias suggestion that they had been castrated may have been correct.

I did not understand much of the fighting, but it was an interesting scene to do some people-watching at.

A Roman gladiator before his match

My new friend and long time "Bock in SecondLife"-reader
Marcellias was also at the fight