17.3k Views 542 Favorites 27 Chapters 0 Chapters/Week 259 Readers 1 Reviews 26.8k Words Oct 3, 2024 Spitfire Livia Severina, born in Italica, Hispania, has always felt constrained by societal norms. To escape these limitations and elevate her family’s status, she decides to enlist in the Roman legions disguised as a male. Her father, Gaius Severus, a retired veteran, supports her choice, seeing it as a chance for Livia to achieve great things beyond their local life.
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On November 12, 96 AD, 16-year-old Livius Severus joins the Legio VII Gemina, a legion stationed in Hispania Tarraconensis. The legion, known for its rigorous discipline and storied history, becomes the stage for Livius’s remarkable journey.
As she navigates the harsh realities of military life, Livius must master the art of disguise while unravelling a series of enigmatic occurrences within the ranks. Rumours of strange events and whispered secrets surround the legion, hinting at hidden dangers and untold treasures. Each day presents new challenges, both on the battlefield and within the confines of the camp, where Livius grapples with the weight of her double life.
With the tension mounting and the stakes rising, Livius discovers that her path is intertwined with a larger, mysterious fate. As she earns the respect of her fellow soldiers and rises through the ranks, she begins to uncover fragments of a grander conspiracy that could alter the course of her future—and the future of the legions themselves.
Unbeknownst to her comrades, the secrets she uncovers and the choices she makes will set the stage for a revolutionary vision that could reshape the Roman military. The quest for glory and the quest for truth become one, as Livius Severus's journey leads her into the heart of a mystery that will challenge her courage, loyalty, and identity.
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