There was a satisfying hiss, and one fire arrow which had only just lodged in the gate was extinguished. But a dozen more were blazing, and Oclatinius … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 47
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 46
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, Day 46
Who All Die, Week 9
The attack did not come straight away. Unlike with their previous encounter with the Parthians, the riders initially kept their distance. Firing … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Week 9
Who All Die, Day 45
Quintillius actually laughed aloud at this. Oclatinius didn’t know if it was bravado, madness, or genuine hilarity, but Quintillius put his hands on … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 45
Who All Die, Day 44
Oclatinius marched behind Quintillius’ left shoulder, Cominius behind his right. He kept his back straight and his face impassive, though his heart … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 44
Who All Die, Day 43
The Parthian commander approached the gates, flanked only by two other riders, and came to a halt just out of bowshot. There he waited, the only … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 43
Who All Die, Day 42
His friend was sitting up, holding a piece of bread that had a single bite taken from it. Oclatinius squatted down beside him. “What’s happening?” … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 42
Who All Die, Day 41
The attack did not come straight away. Unlike with their previous encounter with the Parthians, the riders initially kept their distance. Firing … [Read more...] about Who All Die, Day 41