*Appius rises in the Senate house to give his innagural speech. His mouth is dry in anticipation and he calmly brushes the shimmering sweat from his forehead. With a clearing of his throat, he begins*

Senators and friends! I stand before you now as a newly appointed Quaestor of the Roman Republic. To serve her at her best, I announce my plans to be sent to the province of Illyricum. There I will help the noble governor in adminstering this province and attempting to crush the rebel's within and without.