Roman Kingdom
The Roman Kingdom, also referred to as the Roman monarchy,[1] was the earliest period of Roman history, beginning with the city's founding c. 753 BCE[2] and ending with the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the Republic c. 510 BCE.[3][4]
History
Archaeological evidence points to Rome beginning from pastoral settlements on Palatine Hill, while myths tell of the city's founding by Romulus and Remus, who had been raised in the nearby cave of Lupercal by a she-wolf.[3] At some point before 753 BCE, Romulus infiltrated the residence of King Amulius of Alba Longa to free Remus from imprisonment and assassinate Amulius.[5] In 753 BCE, the twins fought to the death due to irreconcilable views about Rome and the Sword of Mars, with Romulus killing Remus and becoming the first king of Rome.[2] Romulus then used the sword's powers to conquer and build his kingdom.[6] A Sabine settlement at Quirinal Hill was assimilated by Rome in the 7th century BCE.[7] The nearby town of Fidenae was also conquered by the Roman army, an event seen as key to the expansion of early Rome.[8]
In 717 BCE, after reigning for decades, Romulus softened towards his brother's vision of free will, also realizing that Rome had become corrupted by the desire for order and supremacy.[2] That very year, some of the senators, pater familias, and militia captains, unhappy with Romulus's politics and manipulated by the Cult of Uni, plotted to assassinate the king. Members of the Shields of Mars, a group formed by Romulus' followers, killed the mastermind behind the plan.[9] An attempt on the king's life the next still happened, though it was easily foiled.[10] Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among the citizens,[11] he disappeared, instructing his followers to act in secret to defend free will.[2] Romulus was then succeeded by Numa Pompilius.[12]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Animus Handbook – Key Events Overview
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Roma
- ↑
Roman Kingdom on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – Historical Hooks: "The Assassination of Amulius"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – Supplementary material: "Romulus and Remus, and the Sword of Mars"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Colle Quirinale
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – Historical Hooks: "The Conquest of Fidenae"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – The First Conspiracy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – Of Wolves and Men
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Forging History – Historical Hooks: "The Trial of Romulus"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Cards: Numa Pompilius