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<blockquote data-quote="Ladybird" data-source="post: 6294332" data-attributes="member: 10689"><p><strong>Episode 2, Chapter 5: A Slightly Radioactive Thing Happens On the Way To the Forum</strong></p><p></p><p>The Random Roman is only too happy to tell us about the new forum. "Oh, it's a marvel! It's going to be considered one of the wonders of the world! Our emperor is an architect himself, you know. Here, let me tell you how to get there. Keep going down this street, and then turn to dexter. Then…"</p><p></p><p>Edward isn't listening at all to the long string of dexters and sinister; he's looking at the medallion that the man is wearing. It bears a symbol that none of us have ever seen before: an Ionian column with two serpents around it. It sort of looks like a caduceus, except with a column instead of a staff.</p><p></p><p>Mace has noticed all of the medallions too, and figures that if there are so many around, there must be plenty of people selling them or giving them away. And, indeed, not far away, he sees a stall that's selling medallions, along with other kinds of jewelry and some crackers. The crackers are pretty yummy. (Mace's first priority is a snack.)</p><p></p><p>The column-caduceus isn't the only design on the medallions. Some have fish on them, and some have seven-branched candelabras. We recognize those as symbols of Christianity and Judaism - we're not at all expecting to see those religions so popular in Rome at this time. Some of the other medallions have symbols we don't recognize at all: palm trees, a woman, and…male genitalia?</p><p></p><p>While Mace peruses the offerings at the booth, Yves decides to take the direct route and just asks: "Pardon, but what is that medallion you wear?" </p><p></p><p>"Oh! This is a medallion of Apollonius of Tyana," Random Roman explains. "This one they say has the blessing to keep away rats and spiders. I'm really hoping it works, because my apartment is just plagued by rats!"</p><p></p><p>While Yves is distracting Random Roman, Michel is Unobtrusively scanning the medallion with his Geiger counters. There is a very very faint touch of radiation, but hardly any higher than would ordinarily be in the atmosphere - measurable, but not meaningful or dangerous. Henry can't see any signs that the medallion was made with anachronistic tech, either.</p><p></p><p>With all of our questions answered, we thank Random Roman and let him go, and instead move on to the booth.</p><p></p><p>"I'd like to buy one of those medallions," Mace says, joining Yves in the direct approach. "Could you tell me about them?"</p><p></p><p>The shopkeeper is very happy to tell us all about her wares. "Of course! This one helps you heal; this one protects against rats and spiders; this one protects against poison, and this one just gives general good luck. </p><p></p><p>Michel notes, a little uneasily, that the healing medallion registers slightly higher on the Geiger counter.</p><p></p><p>"I could use some general good luck," Mace says.</p><p></p><p>The shopkeeper smiles. "That will be 16 sestertii."</p><p></p><p>Yves and Michel double-take. They're Streetwise sorts of folks, and they can tell that she's totally trying to defraud Mace.</p><p></p><p>"Please!" protests Michel. "We may be from out of town, but you cannot fool us so easily. It is not as if we are from the Hebrides!"</p><p></p><p>The shopkeeper stares - clearly, the reference to the Hebrides has gone right over her head.</p><p></p><p>Edward hastily texts over the tether, "They won't have gotten to the Hebrides yet. Just say Britannia. You know you want to."</p><p></p><p>Michel tries again, happily casting scorn on England: "We aren't from Britannia!"</p><p></p><p>Except that the shopkeeper's blank look doesn't change.</p><p></p><p>Edward blinks. They should have gotten to Britannia about 75 years ago, in the reign of Claudius. And now they've never heard of it?</p><p></p><p>Michel tries again: "…we're from Gaul?"</p><p></p><p>Finally, a light dawns in the shopkeeper's eyes. "Well, you must be from Southern Gaul!" she concludes. "I'm surprised your companion can even speak Latin - the rest of Gaul is barbarian!"</p><p></p><p>Okay then. Clearly we're starting to find some differences in this timeline besides a different taste in jewelry and clothes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ladybird, post: 6294332, member: 10689"] [b]Episode 2, Chapter 5: A Slightly Radioactive Thing Happens On the Way To the Forum[/b] The Random Roman is only too happy to tell us about the new forum. "Oh, it's a marvel! It's going to be considered one of the wonders of the world! Our emperor is an architect himself, you know. Here, let me tell you how to get there. Keep going down this street, and then turn to dexter. Then…" Edward isn't listening at all to the long string of dexters and sinister; he's looking at the medallion that the man is wearing. It bears a symbol that none of us have ever seen before: an Ionian column with two serpents around it. It sort of looks like a caduceus, except with a column instead of a staff. Mace has noticed all of the medallions too, and figures that if there are so many around, there must be plenty of people selling them or giving them away. And, indeed, not far away, he sees a stall that's selling medallions, along with other kinds of jewelry and some crackers. The crackers are pretty yummy. (Mace's first priority is a snack.) The column-caduceus isn't the only design on the medallions. Some have fish on them, and some have seven-branched candelabras. We recognize those as symbols of Christianity and Judaism - we're not at all expecting to see those religions so popular in Rome at this time. Some of the other medallions have symbols we don't recognize at all: palm trees, a woman, and…male genitalia? While Mace peruses the offerings at the booth, Yves decides to take the direct route and just asks: "Pardon, but what is that medallion you wear?" "Oh! This is a medallion of Apollonius of Tyana," Random Roman explains. "This one they say has the blessing to keep away rats and spiders. I'm really hoping it works, because my apartment is just plagued by rats!" While Yves is distracting Random Roman, Michel is Unobtrusively scanning the medallion with his Geiger counters. There is a very very faint touch of radiation, but hardly any higher than would ordinarily be in the atmosphere - measurable, but not meaningful or dangerous. Henry can't see any signs that the medallion was made with anachronistic tech, either. With all of our questions answered, we thank Random Roman and let him go, and instead move on to the booth. "I'd like to buy one of those medallions," Mace says, joining Yves in the direct approach. "Could you tell me about them?" The shopkeeper is very happy to tell us all about her wares. "Of course! This one helps you heal; this one protects against rats and spiders; this one protects against poison, and this one just gives general good luck. Michel notes, a little uneasily, that the healing medallion registers slightly higher on the Geiger counter. "I could use some general good luck," Mace says. The shopkeeper smiles. "That will be 16 sestertii." Yves and Michel double-take. They're Streetwise sorts of folks, and they can tell that she's totally trying to defraud Mace. "Please!" protests Michel. "We may be from out of town, but you cannot fool us so easily. It is not as if we are from the Hebrides!" The shopkeeper stares - clearly, the reference to the Hebrides has gone right over her head. Edward hastily texts over the tether, "They won't have gotten to the Hebrides yet. Just say Britannia. You know you want to." Michel tries again, happily casting scorn on England: "We aren't from Britannia!" Except that the shopkeeper's blank look doesn't change. Edward blinks. They should have gotten to Britannia about 75 years ago, in the reign of Claudius. And now they've never heard of it? Michel tries again: "…we're from Gaul?" Finally, a light dawns in the shopkeeper's eyes. "Well, you must be from Southern Gaul!" she concludes. "I'm surprised your companion can even speak Latin - the rest of Gaul is barbarian!" Okay then. Clearly we're starting to find some differences in this timeline besides a different taste in jewelry and clothes. [/QUOTE]
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