Citizens of Hellas. Lend me your ears.

The Ides of March will be celebrated this year with a contest.

It is to be played in two parts: the first from February 14 to 28, the second from March 1 to 15. It involves a little research, a little role-play and a quest.

First: each player chooses one of Caesar's assassins. The player must make a post as their chosen conspirator explaining who he is, why he joined the conspiracy, and giving a clue where he is hiding his dagger until D-day. They then write an-email to one of the Scribes of Rome telling them where he wants the dagger hidden. This must be in one of the hoods in Rome, either in the hood page or in one of the citizen's properties.

After March 1 the conspirators, who aren't so sure killing Caesar is such a good idea after all, look for the daggers and tell Caesar's security (the scribes) by e-mail where they found them. Of course each conspirator's dagger doesn't count for his player's total.

On March 15 the scribes will announce the results: if all the daggers are accounted for, Caesar lives; otherwise he dies. The winners of the prizes will be the three members who find the most daggers.

From February 14 to March 14 each player is free to make role-play posts explaining what their character is doing or feeling about the conspiracy; it will be more fun if the players interact.

1st Place prize 15,000 Sistertii
2nd Place prize 10,000 Sistertii
3rd Place prize 5,000 Sistertii

List of names still open for selection.

Gaius Cassius Longinus
Marcus Junius Brutus
Marcus Porcius Cato
Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus
Marcus Junius Brutus
Quintus Ligarius
Lucius Minucius Basilus
Servilius Casca
Gaius Servilius Casca (Servilius Casca's brother)
Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus
Tillius Cimber
Caecilius
Bucolianus (Caecilius' brother)
Marcus Spurius
Sextius Naso
Minucius Basilus
Servius Sulpicius Galba

When you select a name notify Fabricius Flavius on his scroll and you will be assigned the name. A seperate list will be kept by Fabricius with the name info. When a name is selected it will be removed from the list on the announcement. So it is imperative that you read the latest announcement to get the active list of names to choose from!

To receive your dagger contact Safiria Caesar on her scroll and she will issue you your dagger.

This contest is open to all residents of Ancient Worlds who wish to join in and help celebrate the Ides of March.