Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Re: apologies
From:	=?iso-8859-1?q?Gnaeus=20Salix=20Astur?= <salixastur@yahoo.es>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:23:00 +0000 (GMT)

Salvete Quirites; et salve, Druse.

--- lsicinius <lsicinius@yahoo.com> wrote: > Salvete Omnes,
>
> I think that this is something that our Tribunes and Consuls can work
> on in the comming year, and I hope that our incoming Magistrates can
> establish as good a working relationship as our outgoing Tribune and
> Consuls enjoyed.

I would certainly sign for that right now. I think that cooperation
between different magistrates can never be a bad thing.

=====
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Gnaeus Salix Astur.
Legatus Externis Rebus Provinciae Hispaniae
Triumvir Academiae Novae Romae in Thule
Scriba ad Res Externas Academiae Novae Romae in Thule
Lictor Curiatus.

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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office: Senior Consul
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:26:09 -0600 (CST)

Kal. Ianuarius MMDCCLV a.u.c.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus (Matthew R. Haase), do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act
always in the best interests of the people and the Senate
of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear
to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Consul to the
best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

I swear this by Iuppiter Optimus Maximus, best and greatest of Gods;
by Minerva; by Mars; and by my adopted ancestor, the Divine Augustus.
Ita est!

Marcus Octavius Germanicus,
Consul.

Subject:	[novaroma] Re: Crafts
From:	"otto_von_sitter" <otto_von_sitter@yahoo.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 01:07:35 -0000

Your going to show us pictures of these, right?

Marcus Cornelius Tiberius

--- In novaroma@y..., jmath669642reng@w... wrote:
> I don't know if anyone considers the following to be "crafts" but I am
> currently in the process of repairing and developing some wooden
> practice swords for the Gladitorial School. I have completed repairing
> a Gladius, and am in the proces of developing another Gladius and a
> German Long Sword. I have plans to develp also a Spanish Falcata. I
> have made two slings, and have been practising with them, so I will not
> kill myself when demonstrating to others (Grin!!!!).
>
> I am planning to make some primitive arrows and a shoulder quiver of
> leather to hold them in. I am also interested in a leather pouch to
> hold slinger stones and lead bullets. I am also interested in
> converting a modern wooden bow into a suitable bow for display and
> demonstration in a Roman Camp. It has been suggested that I consider
> sewing the bow up in rawhide, but I am not sure what that would do to
> the bows ability to flex properly.
>
> I have a model of the "Caesar" (warship) on the model table as well as a
> model of a Roman Catapult. Both of these are model kits. Last year the
> Legion VI Commander and I were building a Roman Wooden Bridge from
> scratch, but the car accident in Sept, saw it smashed, so I am in the
> process of rebuilding it. A friend of mine is building a primative
> wooden signal tower for me as well.
>
> In addition I am also looking for some kind of pattern for a jig, to
> make Roman Palisade Stakes, to supplement the Palisade Stakes provided
> by the Commander of the XXIVth Legion when the Gladitorial School and
> the XXIVth Legion appear together. The idea would be to surround the
> camp with these stakes.
>
> I am also working up a design for a wax tablet, and various items which
> would be found in a Senator's Field Camp for Reenactment.
>
> I am researching the meaning of the "signum" and the "vexillum" in
> relation to the appearance of a Senator in the field, if there is such a
> relation. A brief example provided in the book "The Roman Imperial
> Army"--Graham Webster indicates that there were official staves denoting
> the rank held by an individual:
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> "Under the heading of ensigns and insignia might also be included the
> official staves denoting the rank held. A "beneficarius" for example,
> on official business bore the authority he derived as a agent of the
> officer he served. His ensign is shown on a relief on an altar erected
> byTertinius Severus of VIII "Augusta", a "beneficarius consularis." (1)
> It consisted of a disc with two circular holes in it and a projecting
> spike, very similar to the actual example found in Germany. (2) Another
> of a very different form, but in silver, comes from Caerleon. (3)
>
> (1)--CIL. (Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum) xiii, 7731; the stone is in
> the Mus'ee de Lie'ge.
>
> (2)--Germania Romana, 1922, Taf. 94, No. 7. See also A. Alfoldi, "Vom
> Speerattribut der altromishen Konige zu den Benefiziarierlanzen", in
> "Limes-Studien," Basel, 1959, pp 7-12; E. Ritterling, "Ein Amtsabzeichen
> der beneficarii consularis im Museum zu Weisbaden" BJ (Bonner
> Jahrbucher) 125 (1919), pp. 9-37.
>
> (3)--From the 1928 excavations in the School Field in insula XIX
> ("Arch. Camb." {Archaeologia Cambrensis} 113 (1957); "Isca", 1972, p. 67
> and Fig. 38"
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> I have at the moment enough rough camp furniture and some lamps and a
> chest, which serves to do a fair job of portraying a Senator's camp=fly
> at reenactment, but any fresh ideas, references, or pictures / drawings
> which mght be suitable for such a reenactment portrayal would be of
> interest to me.
>
> Respectfully Submitted;
>
> Marcus Minucius Audens
>
> Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
>
>
> http://community.webtv.net/jmath669642reng/NovaRomaMilitary

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Democracy vs. Republicanism aka the myth of 1/1 votes.
From:	Quintus Cornelius Caesar <qccaesar@yahoo.com>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:14:06 -0800 (PST)

Ave,
Another point to make on the issues raised under
this post is that in regards to the Electoral College
its members DO NOT have to vote for the candidate who
won the majority vote of the state in which they
represent. In other words for those Americans in Nova
Roma and even those outside since this I'm sure made
international news big time but with regards to the
recent presidential elections between Al Gore and
George W Bush, the critical state, Florida, its
electoral college representative did not have to vote
for George W Bush in the end. But when everyone knows
it was the deciding state he didn't have much of a
choice. Also the United States aside from being a
federalist sytem and a republic also has socialist
traits/tendencies in its system. In Great Britain to
add further explanation for those who do not fully
understand the parliamentary system they vote for not
a candidate but rather a party. The party receives X%
of the seats in parliament for vote percentage it
receives. Actually a PR (Parliamentary
Representation) system is rather popular around the
world. Many nations use it: Great Britain, Germany, I
believe it is used in Africa, Canada(?), it is
basically a European concept. Or rather it is a
system that European nations tend to use, aside from
their flirtations with authoritarianism,
totalitariansim, etc.
vale,
Quintus Cornelius Caesar

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Subject:	[novaroma] Re: Democracy vs. Republicanism aka the myth of 1/1 votes.
From:	"otto_von_sitter" <otto_von_sitter@yahoo.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 01:17:31 -0000

Actually, if you think about it, we Americans don't really elect our
own president, the electoral college does. I can think of at least 2
times historically, one of which is very recent, in which the popular
vote was for one person and the electoral college elected the other
person. Our "great" government is also trying to take away our right
to vote for our senators too. In North Dakota, a law was but to
referendum basically asking if we would be willing to let the state
APPOINT senators. Not suprisingly it was struck down. All things
considered, I think the voting system in Nova Roma is very fair, and
this is from a new citizen that doesn't have many points. If you ask
me it is only fair that you get more voting power through experience
and service. Those are the only ways you can prove you are a
reponsible citizen.

Marcus Cornelius Tiberius

--- In novaroma@y..., "quintuscassiuscalvus" <pokrock@a...> wrote:
> Salve,
>
> Interesting discussion about whether the Republic of Nova Roma is or
> is not a democratic institution. Strictly speaking a republic is
> not neccessarily a democracy. A republic is merely a government by
> representatives even if those representatives are appointed by the
> heirarchy of a politcal party or sole dictator without a democratic
> vote of the people it is still a republic. (IE People's Republic of
> China).
>
> The biggest myth of democracy is the myth of 1/1 vote. The only
> place I can think of off the top of my head where pure and true 1/1
> vote democracy exists is in small New England town meetings where the
> town budget, laws, political offices, moderator, ect are decided by
> in a meeting of the people by vote. These town meetings are actually
> interesting to watch as the town cranks attempt to slash the budget
> ($200 a year was good enough back in 1903, it's good enough now) the
> pie in the sky liberals of the town want to rival the federal budget
> and the common sense majority attempting to shout both sides down.
> Suprisingly in the end it works.
>
> Sorry for that little tangent, now back to the core subject. The
> United States, is NOT a democracy, it is a federalist Republic,
> Britian is NOT a democracy, it is a parliamentarian Republic, Italy
> is NOT a democracy, it is also a parliamentarian Republic. The
> point, there is no such thing as a truely democratic nation, it
> would be entirely unworkable. As for the 1/1 vote myth; in the
> United States (my macronation) my vote for my representative in
> Congress is in reality only 1/435th of a vote (and is worth even less
> since my representative is of the minority party). For President
> my vote is only worth 1/44.8th of a vote in the Electorial College.
> At least in Nova Roma when a law (lex) comes up to a vote I can vote
> on that law directly rather than "trust" my representative to vote
> for me (and more often than not he doesn't vote the way I would).
> When in Nova Roma I vote for a Consular candidate I'm actually voting
> for that candidate, not voting for someone to vote for the candidate
> for me. It may come as a surprise to many Americans but the Electors
> in the Electorial College are not constitutionally bound to vote
> according to the will of the voters. In fact constitutionally there
> is nothing that states that the Electors have to be chosen by a vote
> of the people.
>
> Pax for the New Year;
>
> Quintus Cassius Calvus

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Happy New Year!!!
From:	Quintus Cornelius Caesar <qccaesar@yahoo.com>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:25:29 -0800 (PST)

Ave,
Happy New Year everyone....well I'm off to enjoy
the festivities with friends and family....enjoy the
evening....
vale,
Quintus Cornelius Caesar

PS: say a prayer, no matter your religion/beliefs, for
the US military men and women serving in Afghanistan,
the Middle East, and around the world!!!!

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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office: Quaestor
From:	Kristoffer From <from@darkeye.net>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 02:52:56 +0100

Ave, quirites.

Now, in the first day of the year 2755, under the consulship of Marcus
Octavius
Germanicus and Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, I stand before you to take
the vow which will mean my ascension into the office for which you, the
citizens of Nova Roma, have elected me. Before I do that, however, I
want to thank you all for the trust you have shown me, those who voted
for me in the elections as well as those who have put faith in me and my
abilities during my time as a citizen of our beloved republic.

I foresee a great future for us, and I feel happy and privileged to be a
part of building it. Long live Nova Roma, may she be as vibrant in a
thousand years as she is today!

I, Titus Octavius Pius (Kristoffer From), do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests
of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Titus Octavius Pius (Kristoffer From),
swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Titus Octavius Pius (Kristoffer From), swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Titus Octavius Pius (Kristoffer From), swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Titus Octavius Pius (Kristoffer From), further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Quaestor to the best
of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Valete, Titus Octavius Pius, Quaestor.

Subject:	[novaroma] Amulius Claudius Petrus Oath of Office
From:	Amulius Claudius Petrus <pkkt@bconnex.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 20:52:09 -0500

Salvete cives et amici,

I am honoured to come before my fellow citizens and friends today and swear
to fulfil the office you elected me to. I am pleased to report that many of
my campaign promises are already starting to be put into action. Development
has started on the redesign of the ludi section of NovaRoma.org, and
frequent festivals are being planed. I am fully confident in all our aediles
that we will make this year the best ever for our office. And with that I
shall swear the following oath.


I, Amulius Claudius Petrus (Ken VanDewark) do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Amulius Claudius Petrus (Ken VanDewark)
swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Amulius Claudius Petrus swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to
act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Amulius Claudius Petrus swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Amulius Claudius Petrus further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Curule Aedile to the best
of my abilities. On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence
of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Curule Aedile and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Valete,

"Quamquam cupido sit delictum ab suis crebro est mater virtutum"
"Though ambition may be a fault in itself it is often the mother of virtues"

--
Amulius Claudius Petrus
Curule Aedile for 2755
Provincia Legatus Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Gens Claudia
Canada Orientalis Provincia

Canada Orientalis Website:
www25.brinkster.com/canorien/

Gens Claudia Website:
www27.brinkster.com/gensclaudia/
--

Subject:	[novaroma] Curule Aedile Edictum I: Appointment of Scriba Aedilis
From:	Amulius Claudius Petrus <pkkt@bconnex.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:28:55 -0500

KAL. IANVARII MMDCCLV A.U.C
CURULE AEDILE EDICTUM I: APPOINTMENT OF SCRIBA AEDILIS

I feel that in my new duties as Curule Aedile I can be more effective if I
have an assistant that can help me with redesigning the ludi section at
NovaRoma.org, and with the planning of festivals.

I hereby appoint Lucilla Cornelia Cinna as Scriba Aedilis.

I am certain that her skills in web design and the planning of events will
prove invaluable.

This edictum becomes effective immediately.

--
Amulius Claudius Petrus
Curule Aedile for 2755
Provincia Legatus Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Gens Claudia
Canada Orientalis Provincia

Canada Orientalis Website:
www25.brinkster.com/canorien/

Gens Claudia Website:
www27.brinkster.com/gensclaudia/
--

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Edictum Aedilicium III about the appointment of
From:	Amulius Claudius Petrus <pkkt@bconnex.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:50:04 -0500

Salvete Caius Curius, Gnaeus Equitius, Franciscus Apulus and Caius Puteus,

Congratulations to all of you on being appointed scriba. Caeso Fabius is
very lucky to have such a talented team! I am sure you will do the office of
Curule Aedile proud. Heck, if Caeso didn't appoint you I would have done it
myself. =)

Valete,

"Quamquam cupido sit delictum ab suis crebro est mater virtutum"
"Though ambition may be a fault in itself it is often the mother of virtues"

--
Amulius Claudius Petrus
Curule Aedile for 2755
Provincia Legatus Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Canada Orientalis
Retarius Officium Gens Claudia
Canada Orientalis Provincia

Canada Orientalis Website:
www25.brinkster.com/canorien/

Gens Claudia Website:
www27.brinkster.com/gensclaudia/
--

>Caeso Fabius Quintilianus at tjalens.h@telia.com wrote:
>
> I. I hereby appoint Honorable Caius Curius Saturninus "Scriba Aedilis
> (Caeso Fabius Q.) Concursus" (Aedilian Scriba Speciaized in meetings).
>
> II. I hereby appoint Honorable Gnaeus Equitius Marinus "Scriba Aedilis
> (Caeso Fabius Q.) Iuridicialis Primus" (First Aedilian Scriba for Justice).
>
> III. I hereby appoint Honorable Caius Puteus Germanicus "Scriba Aedilis
> (Caeso Fabius Q.) Investigator" (Aedilian Scriba for Inquiry).
>
> IV. I hereby appoint my assisting Quaestor Illustrus Franciscus Apulus
> Caesar to be a member of my Cohors Aedilis.

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office: Consul
From:	Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix <alexious@earthlink.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:47:41 -0800

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert Clayton Woolwine) do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in
the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix swear to
honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to
pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix swear to uphold and defend the Religio
Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a
way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix further swear to fulfill the obligations
and responsibilities of the office of Consul to the best of my
abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Very Respectfully submitted,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Consul of Nova Roma

Subject:	[novaroma] Acceptance of the Consulship
From:	Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix <alexious@earthlink.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:55:11 -0800

Avete Quirites,

Let me begin by saying that it is an honor and privilege to be able to
serve the People of Nova Roma again as a magistrate for the coming
year. I cannot express the gratitude and appreciation I have felt in
the past couple of weeks since the election results were announced. I
will do my best to live up to your expectations.

In the past two years I have served as Censor. During that time I have
gained an insight in the governmental workings of Nova Roma. I
accomplished many of my objectives that I had when I was running for
Censor (procedural changes, clarifications on various issues, the
Instant Messaging database, the Censor handbook and a variety of other
tasks.) Now, as Consul of Nova Roma, I hope to put the same amount of
energy and dedication into this illustrious office.

I would like to sincerely thank my predecessors, Flavius Vedius
Germancius and Marcus Cassius Iulianus for their service to the
Respublica. Nova Roma prospered under their guidance and I hope that my
colleague and I will continue to have that great fortune as well.

Before I end this speech, I would like to let everyone know that I am
always available for questions, comments, suggestions and criticisms. I
appreciate all correspondence and will respond to emails as quickly as I
possible can.

Valete,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Consul of Nova Roma

Subject:	[novaroma] Call for photos...
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:12:58 -0600 (CST)

Salvete Cives Omnes,

I begin my second term as Curator Araneum by repeating the call for
photo submissions. I ask all citizens to send a photo of themselves
for their Album Civium / Album Gentium pages. In particular, I
ask all current magistrates and Senators to submit photographs; you
are our leading citizens, and your names appear prominently on the
site.

If you are able to scan your photos, please send them in electronic
format to webmaster@novaroma.info: gif, jpg, tiff, bmp... all the usual
formats are acceptable. The image will be scaled and cropped to
150x150.

If you do not have access to a scanner, you can instead mail
photographic prints directly to me at:
konoko Network Consulting, PO Box 1823, Evanston IL 60204-1823
(This is NOT the Nova Roma mailbox and should not be used for
other correspondence.) Include a self-addressed stamped envelope
if you want the photo returned.

Valete, Octavius.

--
Marcus Octavius Germanicus
Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
Curator Araneum et Senator




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Subject:	[novaroma] Edict - Staff of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
From:	Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix <alexious@earthlink.net>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:08:58 -0800

Avete Omnes,

It is my sincere pleasure to announce the following members to my
Consular staff:

Legal Advisor (in her capacity as Praetor) - Pompeia Cornelia Strabo
Quaestor - Gaius Popillius Laenas
Accensus - Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus, Consular of Nova Roma
Accensus - Lucius Sicinius Drusus, Propraetor of America Austrorientalis

Scriba - Antonius Corvus Septimus

Respectfully submitted,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Consul of Nova Roma

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office - Rogatrix
From:	"Julilla" <curatrix@villaivlilla.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 05:09:23 -0000

Kal. Ianuarius MMDCCLV a.u.c.

I, Julilla Sempronia Magna (Sara Urdahl), do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act
always in the best interests of the people and the Senate
of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Julilla Sempronia Magna, swear
to honour the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman virtues in my public and private life.

I, Julilla Sempronia Magna, swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in any way that would threaten its status as the State
Religion.

I, Julilla Sempronia Magna, swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Julilla Sempronia Magna, further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Rogratrix
to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Rogatrix and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

This I swear by Juno Moneta, she who advises.

Ita est!

---
cura ut valeas,
@____@ Julilla Sempronia Magna
|||| www.villaivlilla.com
@____@ Daily Life in Ancient Rome
|||| Rogatrix, MMDCCLV
Scriba, Nova Roma Curatror Araneae
Curatrix Araneae,
America Boreoccidentalis
http://ambor.konoko.net

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Call for photos...
From:	Quintus Cornelius Caesar <qccaesar@yahoo.com>
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:10:59 -0800 (PST)

Ave,
I can get you a scanned photo of myself once I'm
back at college from winter break. I'll be back on
Jan 24 and at that point will have access to a
scanner.
vale,
Quintus Cornelius Caesar
--- Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
wrote:
> Salvete Cives Omnes,
>
> I begin my second term as Curator Araneum by
> repeating the call for
> photo submissions. I ask all citizens to send a
> photo of themselves
> for their Album Civium / Album Gentium pages. In
> particular, I
> ask all current magistrates and Senators to submit
> photographs; you
> are our leading citizens, and your names appear
> prominently on the
> site.
>
> If you are able to scan your photos, please send
> them in electronic
> format to webmaster@novaroma.info: gif, jpg, tiff,
> bmp... all the usual
> formats are acceptable. The image will be scaled
> and cropped to
> 150x150.
>
> If you do not have access to a scanner, you can
> instead mail
> photographic prints directly to me at:
> konoko Network Consulting, PO Box 1823, Evanston
> IL 60204-1823
> (This is NOT the Nova Roma mailbox and should not be
> used for
> other correspondence.) Include a self-addressed
> stamped envelope
> if you want the photo returned.
>
> Valete, Octavius.
>
> --
> Marcus Octavius Germanicus
> Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
> Curator Araneum et Senator
>
>


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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office for Quaestor
From:	"C. Minucius Hadrianus" <shinjikun@shinjikun.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 01:37:46 -0500

Gaius Minucius Hadrianus Quiritibus Salutem Plurimam Dictit:

I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus(Adrian Gunn) do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus (Adrian
Gunn) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private
life.

I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus (Adrian Gunn) swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus (Adrian Gunn) swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus (Adrian Gunn) further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Quaestor to
the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights,
privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Valete,

C. Minucius Hadrianus
Quaestor
Lictor Curiatus
Legate of Massachusetts
Scriba Propraetoris, Nova Britannia


ICQ# 28924742

"Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum." - Vegetius


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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office - Curatrix Sermonis
From:	"JusticeCMO" <justicecmo@goldenfuture.net>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 02:17:38 -0500

I, Priscilla Vedia Serena (Karen Bloch), do hereby solemnly swear to uphold
the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the
people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Priscilla Vedia Serena (Karen Bloch), swear
to honour the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to
pursue the Roman virtues in my public and private life.

I, Priscilla Vedia Serena (Karen Bloch), swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in
any way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Priscilla Vedia Serena (Karen Bloch), swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Priscilla Vedia Serena (Karen Bloch), further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Curatrix Sermonis to the
best of my abilities.

On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Curatrix Sermonis and all the rights, privileges, obligations,
and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Vale,
Priscilla Vedia Serena
Curatrix Sermonis
Lictor

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office
From:	"Uriel Storm" <perfect-blue@satx.rr.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 01:46:15 -0800

I, Decia Cornelia Sepulchatia (Uriel Storm), do solemnly swear to uphold the honor and virtue of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Decia Cornelia Sepulchatia (Uriel Storm), swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Decia Cornelia Sepulchatia (Uriel Storm), swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Decia Cornelia Sepulchatia (Uriel Storm) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Decia Cornelia Sepulchatia(Uriel Storm), further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Quaestor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Decia Cornelia
Quaestor





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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office as Scriba Aedilis Investigator
From:	"Caius Cornelius Puteanus" <puteus@hotmail.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:07:45 +0100

Salvete Quirites!

First of all I want to thank the Illustrous Caeso Fabius Quintilianus for
offering me this position. As I have promised privately already, I will do
whatever is in my power to meet with its requirements and duties.

According to the leges of our res publica, I wish to take the Oath of Office
as required.

I, Caius Puteus Germanicus (Bart Vandeputte) do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Caius Puteus Germanicus swear to honor the
Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Caius Puteus Germanicus swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as
the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Caius Puteus Germanicus swear to protect and defend the Constitution of
Nova Roma.

I, Caius Puteus Germanicus further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of Scriba Aedilis (Caeso Fabius Quintilianus)
Investigator to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Scriba Aedilis (Caeso Fabius Quintilianus) Investigator and all
the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.


I take this oath before the Gods, the Senate and the People of Rome! May the
eternal Gods protect Nova Roma in 2755!

Valete!
Caius Puteus Germanicus

Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	"Caius Cornelius Puteanus" <puteus@hotmail.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:12:02 +0100

Salvete Quirites,

It is the duty of the Lictores to invest the imperium in the newly elected
magistrates. I hereby enclose this investment, based on the text I got from
Illustrous Senator Consularis Cassius.

INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM

I, Caius Puteus Germanicus as a Lictor of Nova Roma and a member of the
Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of Imperium -
the
power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the duly elected
Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates of
Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their Imperium for
the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring favor upon
our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Valete,

Caius Puteus Germanicus
Lictor of Nova Roma

Subject:	[novaroma] INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM
From:	Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix <alexious@earthlink.net>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 01:21:22 -0800

INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix as a Lictor of Nova Roma and a member of
the Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of
Imperium - the
power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the duly
elected
Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates
of
Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their Imperium
for
the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring favor
upon
our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Valete,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Lictor of Nova Roma

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Democracy vs. Republicanism aka the myth of 1/1 votes.
From:	"Decimus Iunius Silanus" <danedwardsuk@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:22:47 -0000

Salve

Quintus Cassius Calvus wrote:
>Britian is NOT a democracy, it is a parliamentarian Republic,

If only it were. Unfortunately Britain is actually what they call a 'constitutional monarchy', that is a parliamentary democracy with an unelected and hereditary head of state. And, given our unwritten constitution, I think many people would actually be astounded at the extent of the power of the British monarchy. In any event, an unelected head of state is, in my opinion, incompatible with democracy of any description.

One of the reasons I'm so proud to belong to a proper republic - and a roman one at that :-)

Vale

Decimus Iunius Silanus
Nova Roman and staunch republican.


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Subject:	[novaroma] OATH OF OFFICE: PRAETOR
From:	"pompeia_cornelia" <trog99@hotmail.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 11:23:57 -0000

Salvete Omnes:

With heartfelt thanks for the support I received in the recent
election from the populace of Rome, and with equal determination to
render you my very best in fair, just and equal representation, I make
the following oath of office:

I, Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (Susan Brett) do solemnly swear to uphold
the honour of Nova Roma and to act always in the best interests of the
People and Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (Susan
Brett), swear to honour the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings and to pursue the Roman virtues in my public and private
life.

I, Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (Susan Brett), swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma, and swear never
to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (Susan Brett), swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (Susan Brett), further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Praetor 2755 AUC, to
the best of my abilities.

On my honour as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman People, and by their will and favour,
do I accept the position of Praetor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations and responsibilities attendant thereto.

**************************

"Magna Mater Cornelia Gracchi, may I be ever mindful of your immortal
examples of service and virtue."

Subject:	[novaroma] The Roman observance of New Years
From:	QFabiusMaxmi@aol.com
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 07:30:33 EST

Salvete
In the two thousand seventy fourth year of the City, the citizens Marcus
Octavius Germanicus and Lucius Cornelius Sulla have entered office as
consuls, the latter for the second time.

For Romans it is important at the start of the year to carry out a careful
observance to ensure success in public and private affairs. The first words
spoken on awakening in the morning, and the first actions accomplished within
the house must be cheerful and uncomplaining. To bring luck, laurel and
saffron, is placed around the door or burned on the little household altar.
But unlike today, New Years Day in Rome was no holiday. As the year started,
so would it continue. The citizens must carry out a typical day. This means
one could visit and receive your friends & clients; reciprocate good wishes
to one other, give out little gifts of dates, figs and honey to sweeten the
approaching year; but then the citizens would be off to work.

If you were in Rome in the 200s BCE the first thing you would notice is along
the Sacred Way that led to Capitoline are the temples, that are normally kept
shut, are open to worship, and fire burns on the altars that stands before
them.
You would next notice a solemn procession of Romans along the Way, ready to
make its way up to the Temple of Jupiter Best and Greatest to seek a blessing
on the city and outside communities for the coming year. So early in the day
(hour after sunrise) the crowds have gathered in the Forum Romanum near the
the Senate house. Each senator is wearing his heavy, woollen toga over the
broad purple stripe of his tunic, the patricians wearing scarlet shoes, the
plebians, regular sandals. Of the 300 likely 250 would be present on such a
special occasion-all those not hindered by illness or extreme age or absent
on the public service in or outside Italy.
Then follows the 'knights' or Equities: wearing their togas over the narrow
purple stripe of their tunics, men rich enough to afford the expense of a
horse, so that they can provide the cavalry of the army.
Next, come the people of the city themselves. The shopkeepers, artisans,
servants, laborers, farmers in for the day from the nearby country; and
almost as numerous and not very detectable from their dress, freedmen and
the slaves, immigrants or the domestics climbing towards citizenship.
The procession would form up as the Consuls, dressed in the purple and
embroidered togas of consuls, appeared from the Senate house. At the front
moved the senators and knights; then, immediately preceding the consular
pair, their lictors, each with the fasces that traditional bundle of rods
strapped round an axe and supported in left hand and on left shoulder showing
the imperium of a Roman magistrate, having the power of life and death over
the citizens. Behind the Consuls would carried the ceremonial Etruscan
folding stools of metal inlaid with carved ivory, their curule chairs (sellae
curules).
Following the procession at its end would be implements of the sacrifice, the
priests, a herald, flute player, the victimarius, (slayer)his assistant and
young boy. (To follow the ancient tradition both his parents must be still
living), together with the sacrifices: white oxen from the Faliscan heights
or the plains of Clitunno, their horns covered in gilt.
At the foot of the Capitoline slope the congregation would turn left, and
move north-westwards towards the Capitol, past the high dais of the Temple of
Saturn, up the steep slope of the paved, slightly curving Sacred Way that led
along the south part of Capitoline Hill. Once through the gate and into the
sacred area, they will squeeze into position among the columns fronting the
Temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. Within the doorway of the central
shrine, that of Jupiter, the consuls will take their places for the first
time upon their sellae curules, facing outwards towards the altar, the
Senate, people and Rome.
It will now be now necessary to take the auspices and make sure that the god
would accept the coming sacrifice. The cage containing the sacred chickens,
is administered by a special official, the pullarius. If the birds scurried
away instead of pecking at the pieces of pulse thrown to them, no sacrifice
can be carried out. Instead the ceremony will be resumed on the morrow. The
pullarius reports in due course that the birds have fed. The altar fire
crackles with saffron, casting a glow on the gilded coffers of the shaded
pronaos. In the presence of the togate consuls, and of the Senate and People
of Rome, keeping holy silence, the veiled priest offers prayers for the
state, a formulae repeated from a written page and checked for correctness by
a listener appointed for the purpose. Any slip of the tongue, any stumble or
mispronunciation tainted the proceedings, the spoken ritual will have to
start from the beginning. To muffle unlucky noises the piper plays while the
ritual was carried out.
Then the head of the ox is sprinkled with meal by the priest, and turned
sideways; the animal's throat is slit by the victimarius; the victim is
disembowelled and the entrails laid upon the altar. Only if the ritual can be
duplicated undeviatingly like those of the past years could another year of
success be expected to come to Rome.
Afterwards comes a second offering, this time made by the twelve Brethren of
the Fields, an ancient and exclusive body. Its descent lays in the faraway
and obscure past, when Rome and her community was a little town dependent on
the yield of the land, so this yield must be assured by reverence.
Now only a few nobles carry on the ancient traditions. Once this ceremony
was concluded, the procession would re-form and descend the way it came. The
consuls, magistrates and senators would make their way to the Senate house in
the north-east corner of the Forum for the first meeting of the year.

Happy New Year, Romans! Best Wishes from Q. Fabius Maximus.


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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office: Caius Flavius Diocletianus
From:	Matthias Stappert <3s@hsk-net.de>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 14:15:04 +0100

I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus (Matthias Stappert) do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus (Matthias
Stappert) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus (Matthias Stappert) swear to uphold and
defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear
never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State
Religion.

I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus (Matthias Stappert) swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus (Matthias Stappert) further swear to
fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Censor to
the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Censor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Caius Flavius Diocletianus
Censor, Senator
Propraetor Germaniae

Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	Matthias Stappert <3s@hsk-net.de>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 14:17:21 +0100

INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM

I, Caius Flavius Diocletianus as a Lictor of Nova Roma and a member of
the Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of
Imperium - the power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws -
to the duly
elected Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates
of Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their
Imperium
for the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring
favor
upon our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Valete,

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

Subject:	[novaroma] Censorial Edict: Appointment of Scribes
From:	Matthias Stappert <3s@hsk-net.de>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 14:25:13 +0100

Caius Flavius Diocletianus Quiritibus S.P.D.

I. Citizen Diana Meridia Aurelia is hereby appointed as Scriba
Censoris.

II. Citizen Lucilla Cornelia Cinna is hereby appointed as Scriba
Censoris.

III. Citizen Decimus Iunius Silanus is hereby appointed as Scriba
Censoris.

IV. This edictum becomes effective immediately.

Enacted January 1st, in the year of the Consulship of Marcus Octavius
Germanicus and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, 2755 AUC.

Caius Flavius Diocletianus
Censor, Senator

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Censorial Edict: Appointment of Scribes
From:	"Decimus Iunius Silanus" <danedwardsuk@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:21:34 -0000

Salvete

>III. Citizen Decimus Iunius Silanus is hereby appointed as Scriba
>Censoris.

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Censor Caius Flavius Diocletianus for giving me this opportunity to serve our beloved res publica. I hope that his trust in my abilities will not be misplaced.

Valete

Decimus Iunius Silanus


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Subject:	[novaroma] Call for submissions: Pagan poetry anthology
From:	"pjane64" <pcassia@janeraeburn.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 15:09:45 -0000

Salvete!

Below please find the announcement of my new project. I am specifically
looking for suggestions for ancient works in translation that reflect
the spirit of Pagan religion, and for modern interpretations that draw
on ancient themes and forms.

May Fortuna bless the new year for all of us!

Patricia Cassia (who writes as Jane Raeburn)

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Call for Submissions:
The Pagan's Muse: Poems of Ritual and Inspiration

For an anthology for Citadel Press, editor Jane Raeburn is seeking
poems on Pagan- and Wiccan-related themes. These may include (but are
not limited to):

Ritual elements (openings, closings, invocations, spells,
chants)
Nature themes
Poems about specific goddesses and gods
Poems of love and sexuality
Poems of laughter and humor!
Prayers
Poems of healing
Poems of grief and remembrance
Rites of passage (birth, adulthod, marriage, old age, death)

E-mail submissions are preferred, with the poetry in the body of the e-
mail. If formatting is important to your expression, you may instead
attach your poem(s) in Word or Rich Text Format.

Send up to 3 poems to poems@j..., along with a brief
biography (25 words or less). Make sure your submission includes a
title and the name under which you want to be published. If your work
has been previously published, please indicate where and when, and what
rights are held by the author. ** Deadline is Aug. 1, 2002. **

Poets whose works are accepted will be notified by e-mail, and will
receive a copy of the book if they include their real name and
postal address. If your work is accepted, you will be asked to sign a
release, so please make sure your e-mail address remains active,
or send notification of any change in your contact information.

Poems will be chosen on the basis of originality, use of language and
relevance to Pagan spirituality. It doesn't matter whether the poet
identifies as Pagan or as something else. What's important is the
quality of the work and its relevance to Pagan readers.

A special section will feature the work of poets 18 and under. If you
wish your work to be considered for this section, please include
the age at which you wrote the poem.

In addition, Raeburn (author of "Celtic Wicca") seeks suggestions for
previously published works which may belong in such a book, including
translations of ancient texts. Please include any helpful information
(title, date, publisher, author) with such a suggestion. If you've
performed a translation, please submit it as you would a poem, but
include the title, time period and author of the original work.

Those who do not have e-mail access may send submissions or suggestions
by postal mail to Poetry, c/o Jane Raeburn, P.O. Box 1897, Wells, ME
04090.

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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office
From:	"Martins-Esteves" <esteves@compuland.com.br>
Date:	Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:38:37 -0200

I, Titus Horatius Atticus (Anderson de Araujo Martins-Esteves), do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act
always in the best interests of the people and the Senate
of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Titus Horatius Atticus , swear
to honour the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman virtues in my public and private life.

I, Titus Horatius Atticus , swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in any way that would threaten its status as the State
Religion.

I, Titus Horatius Atticus , swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Titus Horatius Atticus , further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Rogator to the best of my
abilities.

On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Rogator and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.


Valete



TITVS HORATIVS ATTICVS

Rogator

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath Of Office: Curator Araneum
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:21:15 -0600 (CST)

Kal. Ianuarius MMDCCLV a.u.c.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus (Matthew R. Haase), do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act
always in the best interests of the people and the Senate
of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear
to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear to uphold and defend the
Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Octavius Germanicus, further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Curator Araneum
to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Curator Araneum and all the rights,
privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

I swear this by Iuppiter Optimus Maximus, best and greatest of Gods;
by Minerva; by Mars; and by my adopted ancestor, the Divine Augustus.
Ita est!

Marcus Octavius Germanicus,
Curator.

--
Marcus Octavius Germanicus
Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
Curator Araneum et Senator

Subject:	[novaroma] Happy New Year & Congratulations
From:	"g_popillius_laenas" <ksterne@bellsouth.net>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 16:45:05 -0000

Salvete,

Happy New Year to all and congratulations to all the newly elected
magistrates.

My thanks to those who voted for me. I will do my utmost to prove
worthy of your trust.

Valete,
Gaius Popillius Laenas

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office - Quaestor
From:	"g_popillius_laenas" <ksterne@bellsouth.net>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 16:46:22 -0000

I, Gaius Popillius Laenas (John Keith Sterne) do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Gaius Popillius Laenas (John Keith
Sterne) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private
life.

I, Gaius Popillius Laenas (John Keith Sterne) swear to uphold and
defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and
swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the
State Religion.

I, Gaius Popillius Laenas (John Keith Sterne) swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Gaius Popillius Laenas (John Keith Sterne) further swear to
fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of
Quaestor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Subject:	[novaroma] Sacrifice to Iuppiter
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 11:05:52 -0600 (CST)

M. Octavius Germanicus Consul Omnibus Civibus Novae Romae SPD,

I have made a sacrifice to Iuppiter Optimus Maximus to ensure our
success in the coming year.

Standing outside my residence, looking in the direction of an
image of Iuppiter, my head covered, I spoke:

"O IUPPITER
if that is the name you wish,
or any other name that pleases you,
whatever sex you wish to be,
protect our Republic of Nova Roma from all harm,
and grant us prosperity and success in all our endeavors
in the coming year."

Then, pouring out a moderately expensive bottle of Italian
red wine onto the earth, I continued:

"By this libation I renew our reciprocal pact of centuries,
and if it so pleases you to do so, grant my request.

It is done."

The recitation of these words was flawless and was done without
reference to notes. The entire bottle was offered to Iuppiter;
none was held back.

I think Proconsul and Pontifex Quintus Fabius Maximus for providing
instructions.

Valete,
M. Octavius Germanicus, Consul.

--
Marcus Octavius Germanicus
Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
Curator Araneum et Senator

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Sacrifice to Iuppiter
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 11:20:58 -0600 (CST)

Correcting a slight error:

I thank Proconsul and Pontifex Quintus Fabius Maximus for providing
instructions.

Valete, Octavius.

--
Marcus Octavius Germanicus
Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
Curator Araneum et Senator

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Happy New Year!!!
From:	bsmith3121@aol.com
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:45:51 EST

Vale,

My prayer for Nova Roma and our various Macro Nations is a very happy,
prosperous and peaceful new year.

Happy New year to all!!!

Caius Titinius Varus


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Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	"JusticeCMO" <justicecmo@goldenfuture.net>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:44:48 -0500

INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM

I, Priscilla Vedia Serena, as a Lictor of Nova Roma and a member of the
Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of Imperium -
the power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the duly
elected
Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates of
Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their Imperium for
the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring favor upon
our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Vale,
Priscilla Vedia Serena
Curatrix Sermonis
Lictor

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Crafts
From:	"Marcus Traianus Valerius" <traiania@yahoo.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 11:28:00 -0600

Salve,

I personally find it to be a craft and would like to see the design on those practice swords. I was toying with the Idea myself and would love a look at what someone has already done. Also who puts out the Caesar Warship?

Pax
Marcus Traianus Valerius

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Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:21 PM
Subject: [novaroma] Crafts


I don't know if anyone considers the following to be "crafts" but I am
currently in the process of repairing and developing some wooden
practice swords for the Gladitorial School. I have completed repairing
a Gladius, and am in the proces of developing another Gladius and a
German Long Sword. I have plans to develp also a Spanish Falcata. I
have made two slings, and have been practising with them, so I will not
kill myself when demonstrating to others (Grin!!!!).

I am planning to make some primitive arrows and a shoulder quiver of
leather to hold them in. I am also interested in a leather pouch to
hold slinger stones and lead bullets. I am also interested in
converting a modern wooden bow into a suitable bow for display and
demonstration in a Roman Camp. It has been suggested that I consider
sewing the bow up in rawhide, but I am not sure what that would do to
the bows ability to flex properly.

I have a model of the "Caesar" (warship) on the model table as well as a
model of a Roman Catapult. Both of these are model kits. Last year the
Legion VI Commander and I were building a Roman Wooden Bridge from
scratch, but the car accident in Sept, saw it smashed, so I am in the
process of rebuilding it. A friend of mine is building a primative
wooden signal tower for me as well.

In addition I am also looking for some kind of pattern for a jig, to
make Roman Palisade Stakes, to supplement the Palisade Stakes provided
by the Commander of the XXIVth Legion when the Gladitorial School and
the XXIVth Legion appear together. The idea would be to surround the
camp with these stakes.

I am also working up a design for a wax tablet, and various items which
would be found in a Senator's Field Camp for Reenactment.

I am researching the meaning of the "signum" and the "vexillum" in
relation to the appearance of a Senator in the field, if there is such a
relation. A brief example provided in the book "The Roman Imperial
Army"--Graham Webster indicates that there were official staves denoting
the rank held by an individual:
---------------------------------------------------------------
"Under the heading of ensigns and insignia might also be included the
official staves denoting the rank held. A "beneficarius" for example,
on official business bore the authority he derived as a agent of the
officer he served. His ensign is shown on a relief on an altar erected
byTertinius Severus of VIII "Augusta", a "beneficarius consularis." (1)
It consisted of a disc with two circular holes in it and a projecting
spike, very similar to the actual example found in Germany. (2) Another
of a very different form, but in silver, comes from Caerleon. (3)

(1)--CIL. (Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum) xiii, 7731; the stone is in
the Mus'ee de Lie'ge.

(2)--Germania Romana, 1922, Taf. 94, No. 7. See also A. Alfoldi, "Vom
Speerattribut der altromishen Konige zu den Benefiziarierlanzen", in
"Limes-Studien," Basel, 1959, pp 7-12; E. Ritterling, "Ein Amtsabzeichen
der beneficarii consularis im Museum zu Weisbaden" BJ (Bonner
Jahrbucher) 125 (1919), pp. 9-37.

(3)--From the 1928 excavations in the School Field in insula XIX
("Arch. Camb." {Archaeologia Cambrensis} 113 (1957); "Isca", 1972, p. 67
and Fig. 38"
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I have at the moment enough rough camp furniture and some lamps and a
chest, which serves to do a fair job of portraying a Senator's camp=fly
at reenactment, but any fresh ideas, references, or pictures / drawings
which mght be suitable for such a reenactment portrayal would be of
interest to me.

Respectfully Submitted;

Marcus Minucius Audens

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Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	Fortunatus <labienus@texas.net>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 13:51:02 -0600

Lictor Curiatus T Labienus Fortunatus Quiritibus SPD

As a lictor of the Comitia Curiata, I hereby witness and acknowledge the
passing of Imperium - the power to carry out elected duties and uphold
the laws - to the duly elected Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates
of Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their
Imperium for the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond
bring favor upon our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Valete
--
Quicquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur.

Subject:	[novaroma] INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM
From:	"Lucius Equitius" <vze23hw7@verizon.net>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:11:04 -0500

Iuppiter, qui genus colis alisque hominem, per quem vivimus vitalem aevom, quem penes spes vitae sunt hominum omnium, da diem hunc sospitem quaeso meis rebus agundis

INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM

I, Censor Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus, Lictor Novae Romae and a member of the Comitia
Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of Imperium - the power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the duly elected Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates of Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their Imperium for the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring favor upon our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Bene omnibus Nobis

Valete, Censor Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus
Lictor Novae Romae


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Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	"C. Minucius Hadrianus" <shinjikun@shinjikun.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:08:48 -0500

Lictor Curiatus Gaius Minucius Hadrianus Quiritibus Salutem Plurimam
Dictit,

I, Gaius Minucius Hadrianus as a Lictor of Nova Roma and a member of the
Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of Imperium
- the
power to carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the duly
elected Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over the Magistrates
of Nova Roma, and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use their
Imperium for
the positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred bond bring favor
upon our Nation and our Citizens in this coming year.

Valete,

C. Minucius Hadrianus
Lictor Curiatus of Nova Roma

ICQ# 28924742

"Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum." - Vegetius



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Subject:	[novaroma] Consul's New Year Address
From:	Marcus Octavius Germanicus <haase@konoko.com>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:21:53 -0600 (CST)

M. Octavius Germanicus Consul Omnibus Civibus Novae Romae SPD,

Today, on the Kalends of Ianuarius, in the year MMDCCLV from the
founding of the city, I am proud to stand before you as the
ninth citizen to be given the great honor of serving as Consul
of Nova Roma.

The previous year began with a bitter political battle, yet saw
several important accomplishments. Issues that had divided the
people were put to a vote. Our election system was reformed to
be more in line with that of our ancestors. We minted our
first coin, the bronze Sestertius, thus gaining credibility as
a nation. Our praetors have begun drafting a comprehensive
system of legal procedures. We have donated to the
Vindolanda Trust, helping to enable excavations and research
in Roman Britian to continue. We have established a system of
membership dues that will provide the financial resources
necessary for our continued growth.

In this upcoming year of MMDCCLV (2755), I would like to
focus on the reinvigoration of our Sodalities. Nova Roma was
established to recreate the religion and culture of classical
Rome, and the pontifices have done an admirable job with the
former. Culture, however, often gets lost due to the high
level of political discussion on the main list. I ask you
all to review the list of Sodalitates (linked to from the
main page of our web site) and consider joining a few and
participating in their mailing lists - or perhaps even helping
to create new Sodalitates for new topics, such as history
and philosophy.

I have personally pledged to spend at least two hours each
week studying Latin. I ask you to consider similarly
dedicating some period of time regularly.

Our first task for this new year is to finish electing magistrates.
We still need to select one praetor and one plebeian aedile,
and perhaps three more Tribunes (if the Senate chooses to
enact the proposed changes to the Tribunes' office). Next,
the Senate will appoint provincial governors.

I shall also seek to expand the responsibilities of the Aediles
and Quaestores, and thus will soon be asking you to vote on a
change to the Constitution. I shall propose a reduction in
the number of Centuries, which will eliminate some of the
difficulties we have had selecting Praetors this past month.
Later in the year, I will propose to ease the restrictions on
Rogatores and to redefine the Ordo Equester.

I believe that this next year will be a very good one for the
growth of Nova Roma; a year in which we can put fighting and
cutthroat politics largely behind us and concentrate on our
cultural mission.

Valete,
M. Octavius Germanicus,
Consul.

--
Marcus Octavius Germanicus
Consul of Nova Roma, MMDCCLV a.u.c.
Curator Araneum et Senator

Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of Office, Tribunus Plebis
From:	=?iso-8859-1?q?M=20Arminius=20Maior?= <marminius@yahoo.com.br>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 17:25:48 -0300 (ART)

Iusurandum Tribunus Plebis

I, Marcus Arminius Maior (Marcos Boehme) do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and
to act always in the best interests of the people and
the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Arminius
Maior, swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome
in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues
in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Arminius Maior, swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma
and swear never to act in a way that would threaten
its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Arminius Maior, swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Arminius Maior, further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of
Tribunus Plebis to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the
presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people
and by their will and favor, do I accept the position
of Tribunus Plebis and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.


Marcus Arminius Maior
Tribunus Plebis

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Subject:	[novaroma] Re: [ComitiaCuriata] INVESTMENT OF IMPERIUM
From:	jmath669642reng@webtv.net
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 16:10:12 -0500 (EST)

I, Quaestor Marcus Minucius Audens, Lictor Novae Romae and a member of
the Comitia Curiata, hereby witness and acknowledge the passing of
Imperium -- the power to carry out eected duties and uphold the laws --
to the duly elected Nova Roma Magistrates for the year 2755 AUC.

May the Spirit of Nova Roma, and the selection of supreme beings
worshipped here in Nova Roma watch over the Magistrates of Nova Roma,
and grant them the guidance and wisdom to use thier Imperium for the
positive futherence of Romanitas and f Nova Roma. May this bond bring
favor upon this Nation and it's Citizens in this coming year.

Respectfully;

Marcus Minucius Audens

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Subject:	[novaroma] Investment of Imperium
From:	=?iso-8859-1?q?M=20Arminius=20Maior?= <marminius@yahoo.com.br>
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 18:10:14 -0300 (ART)

Investment of Imperium

As a lictor of the Comitia Curiata, I hereby witness
and acknowledge the passing of Imperium - the power to
carry out elected duties and uphold the laws - to the
duly elected Nova Roman magistrates for the year 2755
AUC.

May the Gods and the spirit of Roma Antiqua watch over
the Magistrates of Nova Roma, and grant them the
guidance and wisdom to use their Imperium for the
positive furtherance of Romanitas. May this sacred
bond bring favor upon our Nation and our Citizens in
this coming year.

Valete
Lictor Curiatus, Marcus Arminius Maior


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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath of office - Rogator
From:	"artoriusp" <rabotnik@wp.pl>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 21:47:29 -0000

Salvete!

I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski), do
hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act
always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova
Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus
(Bartek Hildebranski), swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome
in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public
and private life.

I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski), swear
to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova
Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status
as the State Religion.

I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski), swear
to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the
office of Rogator to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
accept the position of Rogator and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

January 1st, 2755 AUC.

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-------------------------


Ja, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
uroczyscie slubuje honorowac Nowy Rzym i zawsze dzialac w najlepszej
sprawie ludu i Senatu Nowego Rzymu.

Jako urzednik noworzymski, Ja, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus
(Bartek Hildebranski), slubuje w dzialaniach publicznych czcic Bogow
i Boginie Rzymu oraz kierowac sie Rzymskimi Cnotami tak w zyciu
prywatnym jak i publicznym

Ja, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
slubuje wspierac i bronic Religii Rzymskiej w rozumieniu Religii
Panstwowej oraz slubuje nie dzialac w sposob naruszajacy jej powyzszy
status.

Ja, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
slubuje ochraniac i bronic Konstytucje Nowego Rzymu.

Ja, Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski),
slubuje wypelniac obowiazki i ponosic odpowiedzialnosci wynikajace z
tytulu piastowania urzedu Rogatora oraz wypelniac je w zgodzie z
moimi najlepszymi zdolnosciami.

Bedac zaszczycony byciem Obywatelem Nowego Rzymu oraz w obliczu Bogow
i Bogin ludu rzymskiego z Ich woli i przychylnosci, Ja, Petrus
Domitianus Artorinus Longinus (Bartek Hildebranski), przyjmuje urzad
Rogatora ze wszystkimi prawami, przywilejami, obowiazkami oraz cala
odpowiedzialnoscia urzedowi temu przynalezna.

Pierwszy Stycznia, 2755 AUC

Valete!
Petrus Domitianus Artorinus Longinus
from Provincia Venedia

Subject:	[novaroma] Crafts
From:	jmath669642reng@webtv.net
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 17:23:14 -0500 (EST)

As many of you will already know, I do not operate from a computer, but
rather from a Webtv unit, so I do not have all the bells and whistles
that the ever expanding computer software provides.

I do not have the capability to send photograghs over the internet.
Such is a disappointment, but every time that I consider using a
computer, another set of my friends has thier computer trashed by a
virus. A virus created by some mindless cretin, for an even more
mindless purpose. At that point, I fear that my momentary need for
further expanding my investigations of this marvelous new medium fails,
and my lack of courage comes to the fore.

So, I can only refer you to the following reference from which I take
many of my projects:

--"Greece and Rome At War" Peter Connolly.
Respectfully;

Marcus Audens

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Subject:	[novaroma] Farewell
From:	"sertalb" <Odysseus49@hotmail.com>
Date:	Tue, 01 Jan 2002 22:47:48 -0000

Salvete Romani,

I notice that some of you were concerned about the recent string of
resignations. I am sorry to add to your worries. Others, no doubt,
will be glad to see the back of me!

Because I would like to end my time here on a positive note, I see
little point in attacking anyone, or even stating why I am leaving.
It will suffice to say that Nova Roma does not match up to my,
perhaps unrealistic, expectations.

Instead, I will thank a few people, as is becoming traditional among
leavers:

My pater, Quintus Sertorius, for always supporting me, and allowing
me to be part of that noble gens in the first place.

Marcus Minucius Audens and Caeso Fabius Quintilianus, for helping me
in my Propraetorial capacities.

My scriba, Marcus Scribonius Curio Britannicus, for supporting me,
and helping to introduce me to Nova Roma.

The quastor assigned to me, Oppius Flaccus Severus, who helped push
my brain into action.

And countless other people, many of whom have helped me, perhaps
without realising it: Gnaeus Salix Astur, Manius Constantinus
Serapio, my Aedilic Colleagues, Servius Cornelius Cato, Titus
Labienus Fortunatus, and no doubt many others.

I herey also lay down the office of Propraetor of Britannia, and I
hope that someone will take up this office.

I am closing my hotmail account due to spamming problems. If you
wish to contact me, please do so through Marcus Scribonius Curio
Britannicus.

Be well, friends;
Marcus Brown - formerly Titus Sertorius Albinus.




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Subject:	[novaroma] Oath Of Office--Quaestor
From:	jmath669642reng@webtv.net
Date:	Tue, 1 Jan 2002 17:54:59 -0500 (EST)

I, Marcus Minucius Audens, (James L. Mathews) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a Magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Minucius Audens (James L.
Mathews) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Minucius Audens (James L. Mathews), swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to
act in any way that would threaten it's status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Minucius Audens, (James L. Mathews), swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Minucius Audens (James L. Mathews) further swear to fulfill
the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Quaestor to the
best of my abilities.

On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by thier will and favor, do I
accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Very Respectfully;

Marcus Minucius Audens

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