by Gnaeus Dionysius Draco on Sat Mar 01, 2003 6:51 pm
Semi-final 2
The second semi of the first ludi of the Societas Via Romana are a match of Olympic peace compared to the brutal onslaught in the first semi. It's clear that the racers here have mostly opted for non-violant, all-racing tactics. Romulus, the purple charioteer – aided by the gods, it is whispered – immediately takes the lead and gets into an extremely exiting duel with Callidus, the second red, for the lead. Bibax, the somewhat slow-paced white charioteer, in his "Vigor Serpentis", shows all but vigour and narrowly misses out crashing against the spina. Meanwhile Myrtilos, the blue charioteer, and Morgareth, in his "Infernerator" battle it out for the third and fourth spot. Romulus excites his supporters by going very, very narrowly round the spina each round while Callidus prepares himself for a headlong rush in the last lap, leaving the three others behind him. Morgareth and Myrtilos resist the temptation of striking each other in the face; they are so close in the straight lines that even the crowd is unsure. The "golden horde" is hoping for a chance of redemption while the blues are anxious to keep their only chariot running in the races. However, the final judgement is harsh: Romulus passes the finishing line first, followed by a seething Callidus, much to the delight of the purple and red supporters, latter of whom have seen some spectacle today! And eventually it's Morgareth of the golden faction who comes in third, leaving Myrtilos and his blue supporters disappointed. Bibax, having drunk to much, manages to cross the finishing line as last, or better said, at last. The whites don't care much; they already have a player in the finals.
1. Romulus (Purpurea)
2. Callidus (Russata)
3. Morgareth (Aurata)
4. Myrtilos (Veneta)
5. Bibax (Albata)
Gn. Dionysius Draco Invictus