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Jupiter = main god of Roman mythology. Equivalent of Zeus. Has the biggest planet named after him. Cool guy.
In this story, Clients serve to mainly boost their Patron's "Dignitas" ( the Virtue of dignity), but they also sometimes do some odd jobs
egregius = title for esteemed equines. Think of like English gentleman, but roman times
Somnus = God of Sleep and dreams
Clients are a form of subordinates, where the Patron takes care of them and provides ( aid, food, clothes, money) while they do services for the Patron ( work, and increase prestige by saluting and clapping on their victories ). I recommend checking out this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD7Gux8R2DA&ab_channel=KingsandGenerals
On the coming of age, roman children would change togas ( clothes ). They would also renounce their Buula amulets which were given to children to let others know they were under someone's care and protection. The Buula were also claimed to ward away evil spirits. In this story, consider the Buula as xianxia protection talismans equivalents
Sol = God of the Sun, rides on the sky on his golden chariot in Roman mythology
Dis Alter Visum = The Gods See Things Differently (than mortals). Similar to the idiom Man proposes but the Heavens disposes
Clementia = virtue of mercy , leniency and forgiveness.
Augur = form of priest/clergyman that could 'tell the will of Gods by reading the flights of birds'. Here why we say 'good auguries' = good blessings/fortunes
Romans took their gestures and words, especially during religious practice, very seriously. They thought they held great power. This is valid in this story as well.
Day of the Ancient Liberalia festival: March 17. I will use roman numerals throughout the story
Fortuna = Roman Goddess of Luck
Severitas = virtue of sternness / seriousness. Also implies being cold and at times emotionless
For those who read Xianxia, consider 'The Path to Virtue' this world's way of cultivation. Instead of reading scrolls and practicing swinging swords 1000x times, the Romans build their Virtues. More explained in later chaps
Procurator Augusti = Governor of the Equites/Cavalrymen. A high rank given to special few who proved themselves on the battlefields
Brief history: During early Roman Empire period, the social classes were split between plebeians (poor) and patricians(rich and had great influence). The Equites ( "Cavalryman class" ) were considered patricians (alongside the Senatores class ), due to usually being richer than others. Equites could often hold praetorian ranks, and lead troops ( especially cavalry troops )