The Parthians attacked soon after dawn. This time they showed more intent. Maybe they were too impatient for a long siege, maybe they had some idea of … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 54
Who All Die by Alex Gough
New recruit Oclatinius witnesses the sack of a city that had surrendered, shaming him and his legion. The III Gallica begins its march home, feeling cursed. And death marches with them.
Who All Die, Day 53
Oclatinius went over and sat beside him, resting the back of his head against the cart wheel. “Feeling better?” he said. Bricius turned to him. The … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 53
Who All Die, Day 52
His sleep was patchy and he woke frequently from dreams involving facially disfigured comrades, or hailstorms of arrows descending on his vitals. He … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 52
Who All Die, Day 51
Darkness fell with little progress in the siege. That was the nature of sieges, supposed Oclatinius. Long periods of time with nothing much happening. … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 51
Who All Die, Week 10
The first attack came late in the day. The Parthians were clearly in no hurry. They had the Roman century penned in like sheep, and there were no … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Week 10
Who All Die, Day 50
The noise from beyond the town defences was muted, and he could hear no urgent shouts, yells or screams from his comrades on guard, so after refilling … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 50
Who All Die, Day 49
Some of the braver children actually emerged onto the streets, until he had a following of half a dozen urchins of varying ages and sizes, and both … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 49
Who All Die, Day 48
Oclatinius moved with a great effort, fighting against every instinct screaming at him to keep his head down. Expecting at any moment for an arrow to … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 48