Post by Arye Tyler on Feb 18, 2013 15:39:01 GMT -5
Okay, background...
The Curia is what the Romans called the Senate House. The entity known as the Curia has existed since Augustus established them, early in the Empire. They acted as the magical version of the Senate, helping the emporer govern magical Rome. Eventually, the families that dominated the Curia became the Marie, the Salvatore, the Medici, the Trovatelli and the di'Angelo. Under Constatine, a family of mercenaries was hired to protect both the Curia and the Julio-Claudian bloodline, the only rulers recognized by Rome's magical community. Unfortunately, the Julio-Claudians vanished with the fall of Rome, and the Curia was forced to step into the leadership position they are now in. Sometime in the Dark Ages, a prophecy was made about the rediscovery of the Julio-Claudians, and the Auditore have been defiant of the Curia ever since.
I think that a sub-plot could be worked out where the Julio-Claudians took refuge in Britannia, that would have them still hiding there. The prophecy, which is currently guarded by the Salvatore, went all bonkers, but only Marcus knows outside of the family. The Auditore learned somehow and are now vying to gain control of the heir.
There are two children that the Auditore and Curia are searching for: Christopher and Livia Julian. Chris is the elder of the two, a seventh year Gryffindor. He is well-known and liked amongst his classmates. His little sister, Livia, is a lesser-known Slytherin, ambitious and cunning but of a generally gentle, thoughtful disposition. She's a third year, maybe a little older.
Thoughts?
The Curia is what the Romans called the Senate House. The entity known as the Curia has existed since Augustus established them, early in the Empire. They acted as the magical version of the Senate, helping the emporer govern magical Rome. Eventually, the families that dominated the Curia became the Marie, the Salvatore, the Medici, the Trovatelli and the di'Angelo. Under Constatine, a family of mercenaries was hired to protect both the Curia and the Julio-Claudian bloodline, the only rulers recognized by Rome's magical community. Unfortunately, the Julio-Claudians vanished with the fall of Rome, and the Curia was forced to step into the leadership position they are now in. Sometime in the Dark Ages, a prophecy was made about the rediscovery of the Julio-Claudians, and the Auditore have been defiant of the Curia ever since.
I think that a sub-plot could be worked out where the Julio-Claudians took refuge in Britannia, that would have them still hiding there. The prophecy, which is currently guarded by the Salvatore, went all bonkers, but only Marcus knows outside of the family. The Auditore learned somehow and are now vying to gain control of the heir.
There are two children that the Auditore and Curia are searching for: Christopher and Livia Julian. Chris is the elder of the two, a seventh year Gryffindor. He is well-known and liked amongst his classmates. His little sister, Livia, is a lesser-known Slytherin, ambitious and cunning but of a generally gentle, thoughtful disposition. She's a third year, maybe a little older.
Thoughts?
I was thinking the twice blessed would be named after his grandfathers. Something like Harold Gaius Potter.