C. Petronius Dexter Pontifex Maximus omnibus Quiritibus salutem dicit
plurimam,

Kalendae Martiae sunt;
hic dies nefastus est:
Feriae Martiae,
Matronalia,
Iuno Lucina,
Sacrum Iunonis Covellae.

« Bellice, depositis clipeo paulisper et hasta,
Mars, ades et nitidas casside solue comas. »
(Ovid. Fasti, III, 1-2)

Quintum decimum annum anniversum Novae Romae bonum faustum felicem!

Today morning, capite velato, I invoked Iuno Covella by saying the
traditional
formula:

"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"
"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"

I offered incense and saying prayers I asked the Goddess to be favorable
toward us, the Quirites of Nova Roma, give us a happy year and good health
for 2766.

This month the nundinal letter is "F".
The festivals to be celebrated in the month of March shall be:

MARTIVS

1 D Kal. Oct. NP Feriae Marti, Matronalia,
Iunoni Lucinae.
2 E a.d. VI Non. Oct. F Dies ater, Feriae
Marti.
3 F a.d. V Non. Oct. C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti, Nundina.
4 G a.d. IV Non. Oct. C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
5 H a.d. III Non. Oct. C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
6 A Pr Non. Oct. C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
7 B Non. Oct. F Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
8 C a.d. VIII Id. Oct, F Dies ater, Feriae
Marti.
9 D a.d. VII Id. Oct, C Religiosus, Arma
movere Ancilla, Feriae Marti.
10 E a.d. VI Id. Oct, C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
11 F a.d. V Id. Oct, C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti, Nundina.
12 G a.d. IV Id. Oct, C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
13 H a.d. III Id. Oct, EN Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
14 A Pr Id. Oct, NP Religiosus,
Equirria, Feriae Marti.
15 B Id. Oct. NP Religiosus, Iovi,
Annae Perennae, Feriae Marti.
16 C a.d. XVII Kal. Nov. C Dies ater, Argei.
17 D a.d. XVI Kal. Nov. NP Agonium Martis,
Liberalia
18 E a.d. XV Kal. Nov. F Religiosus, Agonium
Martiale, Feriae Marti.
19 F a.d. XIV Kal. Nov. NP Religiosus,
Quinquatrus, Feriae Marti, Nundina.
20 G a.d. XIII Kal. Nov. C Religiosus, Feriae
Martis.
21 H a.d. XII Kal. Nov. C Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
22 A a.d. XI Kal. Nov. NP Religiosus, Feriae
Marti.
23 B a.d. X Kal. Nov. NP Religiosus,
Tubilustrium, Feriae Marti.
24 C a.d. IX Kal. Nov. F QRCF Feriae Marti.
25 D a.d. VIII Kal. Nov. C
26 E a.d. VII Kal. Nov. C
27 F a.d. VI Kal. Nov. C Nundina.
28 G a.d. V Kal. Nov. C
29 H a.d. IV Kal. Nov. C
30 A a.d. III Kal. Nov. C
31 B Pr Kal. Nov. C

At the end I poured a libation of milk thanking to the Goddess for Her
benevolence.

Optime valete.

--
C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
Kalendis Martiis MMDCCLXVI



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Salve Caeca,

Very beautiful, thank you for sharing it amica.

Vale optime,
Crassus

C. Aemilius Crassus omnibus SPD,

I also would like to wish a happy Quindecennalia to all citizens and may
we all remember in this 15th anniversary of Nova Roma what have brought
us to here.

Di vos incolumes custodiant.

C. Petronius Dexter P. M. Quiritibus salutem dicit,

In those days of feast, we are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the birth
of Nova Roma.
On this 1st of March 2766, the Quindecennalia begin.

So, I made today this sacrifice to Ianus and Jupiter Optimus Maximus.

1. PRAEFATIO

< Favete linguis!
< Iane pater,
te hac strue ommovenda bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitius
populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiaeque meae!
< Iane pater,
uti te strue ommovenda bonas preces precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.
- Wine is poured on the altar.

2. SACRIFICIUM (Main sacrifice)

< Iuppiter Optime Maxime,
uti hodie Quinto decimo anniversario Novae Romae adest
et Quindecennalia Nova Romana incepiunt
Novos Romanos hic et nunc ea celebrare decet,
quarum rerum ergo quodque melius siet
populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiaeque meae
tibi lacte et caseo sacrum fiat.
< Te quaeso precorque
uti imperium maiestatemque
populi Novi Romani Quiritium auxis,
utique semper Latinum nomen tueare;
incolumitatem sempiternamque victoriam valetudinemque
populo Novo Romano Quiritibus tribuas,
populo Novo Romano Quiritibus faveas,
ut Quindecennalia Nova Romae libentissimi celebremus adnuas,
Remque Publicam populi Novi Romani Quiritium
salvam serves, maioremque faxis;
uti sies volens propitius populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae et magistratibus populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Collegio Pontificum, mihi, domo, familiae,
et uti huius sacrificii acceptor sies lactis et casei libandi!
- Then, the patera of milk taken, milk is displayed slightly towards the
altar:

< Harum rerum ergo macte hoc lacte inferio esto,
fito volens propitius populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Rei Publicae, magistratibus populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Collegio Pontificum, mihi, domo, familiaeque meae!
- Milk is poured on the altar:

< Iuppiter Optime Maxime, eiusdem rei ergo macte hoc caseo libando
esto, fito volens propitius populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Rei Publicae, magistratibus populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Collegio Pontificum, mihi, domo, familiaeque meae!
- A piece of cheese is put on the altar.
- The items are sacrificed.

"Ilicet!"

End of the sacrifice.

3. PIACULUM

"Iane Pater, Iuppiter Optime Maxime,
si quidquam vobis in his sacris displicet,
hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio."

- Wine is poured on the altar.
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Quirites, have fun and enjoy the Quindecennalia !

Optime valete.

--
C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
Kalendis Martiis MMDCCLXVI



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M. Iulius Scaeva C. Mariae Caecae S.P.D. A most beautiful and poetic
work and quite appropriate on the eve of our Quindecennalia. Vale
Optime! Di te incolumem custodiant!

M. Iulius Scaeva C. Mariae Caecae S.P.D.

A most beautiful and poetic work and quite appropriate on the eve of our Quindecennalia.

Vale Optime!

Di te incolumem custodiant!

P.S.

I appologize for the previous posting. I replied directly from my email client and it apparently compacted all the text together without regards to hard returns, line spacing, etc.. I decided to repost directly within the Yahoo Group client so as to avoid such an unfortunate presentation of my heartfelt thought.

///�//dilis Curulis P. Ann/////�///us Constantinus Placidus, et Scriba
Cohortis/////////�//dilici/////�// Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Quiritibus
salutem plurimam dicunt./

/Salvete omnes!/

On behalf of the Cohors �dilicia of Nova Roma, we are honored to give
all of you a very warm welcome to this new edition of the LUDI NOVI
ROMANI, celebrating the founding of Nova Roma today, on March 1st. This
edition is particularily important for us all, because it is coming in
the 15th Anniversary of the founding of our esteemed, thriving and
beloved community called Nova Roma. Yes, it is indeed fifteen years ago
that a small number of wise-minded people first got together and decided
that it was the right time for them, and for us, to ideally go back to
an older and certainly wiser time: the time when our forefathers lived,
worked and made business according to a distinguished and noble set of
virtues, which unfortunately are in danger of being somehow lost within
our busy, noisy and fast-moving times of today. Ancient Rome represented
for our founders, and certainly represents for us, much more than an
example to follow and to live according to: it is our teacher, our
guide, our beacon. Since then, those few people have become much, much
more, spread everywhere: Europe, Australia, Asia, South and North
America and Africa - all over the world. So, during the following days,
we and our fellow Cohors members shall organize a number of games and
activities, including of course a Virtual Chariot Race and a quiz based
on Latin language, as well as a Nova Roman history contest, and, for the
first time in Nova Roma history, a computer game championship with
"Rome: Total War", to keep all of you entertained and delighted and, of
course, to celebrate in the most fitting way the 15th Birthday of Nova
Roma. May the Goddess Concordia look from above to all of us, may she be
pleased by the sacrifices and by these sacrificial offering of games,
may she protect us and give us all her blessings for a period of peace,
growth and understanding over this Sacred Year of Concord, the 15th
Anniversary of Nova Roma. The games will end on March 15, the sacred day
of Anna Perenna, goddess of eternity and longevity, in order to wish
eternal life to Nova Roma, and to have the blessings of Anna Perenna on
our Rome Reborn.

Now, without further ado, please allow us to declare this new edition of
the LUDI NOVI ROMANI for the year 2766 A.U.C. officially OPEN!

/Optime valete omnes,/
/Publius Ann�us Constantinus Placidus - �dilis Curulis Nov� Rom�/
///Gn//�us Cornelius Lentulus - Scriba/ /Cohortis/////////�//dilici/////�///



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Q. Fabius Labeo C. Mariae Caecae s.p.d.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Cura ut valeas!

Salve Labeo!



Thanks you, and to Scaeva and Crassus also. You are all very kind!



Vale et valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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CN CORNELIUS LENTULUS : QUAESTOR : PONTIFEX: SACERDOS CONCORDIAE : QUIRITIBUS : S P D     Salvete et avete, Novi Romani Quirites!     Vivat Nova Roma!     The
Sacred Year of Concordia and 15th Anniversary of Nova Roma has reached
its culmination: the Concordialia. With Concordia, we celebrate Father Mars, too, this is his sacred day as well. He is the Father of the Roman nation. And this day is our Mother, since it's not per chance that this day was also celebrated by the Romans as the Matronalia: we could not be here, without Concordia, without March 1st, without the Concord and Agreement of the Roman minded people of the last century (in 1998) to come together under one banner, in one New Roman nation. The Res Publica Nova Romana.

It's just 5 year we celebrate the 10th Anniversary, which was one of the most flourishing year in Nova Roman history. Since then, the worst years came to us, and it seemed Concordia abandoned Nova Roma for ever. But she didn't. She just used a surprising method to complete our requests. And, at the end, after all the nasty conflicts and horrendous internal discord, finally, there is indeed peace and concord in Nova Roma. Maybe not the way most of us wanted: but we got it, we got what we asked from Goddess Concordia: we got a peaceful society. Now, all we need to do is to build up Nova Roma again, and fill our peaceful public life with progressive activities blessed by Concordia.
  The Nova Roman nation has one common, quite broad, goal: to restore Rome. This is a huge dream, and one usually fears to admit it in order to avoid being seen crazy. People like us are few in number. Without unity, without concord and comradeship, we can't achieve anything. In our thoughts and deeds, we always have to take this into consideration. Anything we do in Nova Roma must be done in an effort of Concord. Yes, sure: diversity of opinion is not only welcome but makes a community more powerful and thriving. But this has a limit, and the limit is the moment when someone would start calling names, attacking via personalities, or engage in character assassination or defamatory language. I think it's pretty clear: the limit is the point when something would get nasty. Don't be nasty, be friendly even in fight, be a cavallier, and, if you can't avoid it, and the seriousness of the situation and the heath of debate comes to that point, kill with a
smile and in a polite, civilized and digestible way. But it is best for everyone and for Nova Roma to avoid direct and harsh quarrels, and to concentrate on what is common, not on what is different.
  Citizens
of Nova Roma... We lost so many people, there are only a few of the people here with whom we celebrated the 10th Anniversary five years ago. I miss some of them, but I'm sorry for everyone whom we lost. But we are still here: Nova Roma is still here, and we are planning and working. We have learned that the way of hatered we have been walking in the past years and which caused
these infinite conflicts isn't viable any more. It failed.
From now, we must start thinking about each other as friends and
comrades if we really want anything with this res publica. Our new way
cannot be other than the way of unity, cohesion and concordance. This day is
here to remind you of that. This is the message of Concordialia: UNITY! With unity, towards our next 15 years!
  Some hours ago I performed the official Concordialia Ritual to Goddess Concordia, in Pannonia, before my home altar. Unfortunatly, at my greatest sadness, we could not have a public even this year on the Concordialia, but my fellow Pannonian citizens called me by phone and/or emailed me that they are lighting a candle today and they are doing various small rememberings in their homes. So, we are together in spirit today. The place of our central NR sacrifice has now, again, been Pannonia, but the ceremony is of
and for all Nova Romans, everywhere.   Below
you can find the texts of the ceremony and the rituals with English translations. The "Carmen
Decennale" and the "Concordialia Hymn" by poet Venator was read out by me, as it is a custom now. Let's thank him again for these beautiful poems!
  1. SINGING THE NOVA ROMA SONG
  I started the ceremony by singing the Nova Roma song, written in the 10th Anniversary year:

CARMEN CONVENTÚS
Carmen Novum Rómánum



Nova vóx audíta deórum,

Cordibus quae sentírí potest,

Pietáte sequámur majórum,

Quod volunt di religió est:



Nova Róma deós venerátur,

Quós colébat antíqua, hodié,

Noví ergó quí Rómání appellámur,

veterés superémus fidé!


Precibus quaesumus vós, Penátés,

Faveátis huíc populó;

Restitútáque Rómá ut árís

sacra vóbis fiant dénuó!



Nova Róma deós venerátur,

Quós colébat antíqua, hodié,

Noví ergó quí Rómání appellámur,

veterés superémus fidé!

2. DECLARATION

Then I continued with the reading out the Declaration.   3. CARMEN DECENNALE   Then I recited the Carmen Decennale of P. Ullerius poet:
    CARMEN DECENNALE by St. Ullerius Venator Piperbarbus   "Rome To New Rome"   Rome People Of seven hills Of river’s side and farmer’s field Pastoral folk Became More   Men Of clans Did form their tribes To secure land and folkways, too Chose their leaders Made laws Thrived   Gods Looked down Upon this place Gave Their notice and lent an ear To voices raised In praise Clear   World Became Aware of Rome Their wealth, their aims, their strength
of arm Some opposed them Others Not   Years Did pass And history Saw rise of Rome and then a fall When city slept Paused for Time   Dark Was called This dreaming time As world wore on and learned again To climb to light Clearly See   Fresh Eyes looked Upon the past Felt in their hearts a call to build Upon a base Roman Still   New The thoughts Set in motion By stories old, traditions proud Philosophies Virtues Too   Full Ten years Have passed by since The work begun; build Rome anew With high hopes and Faithful Words   In This work Are many hands Widespread across this world of ours All bound by one Ideal Grand   More Than this The People grew By gens and class, they took their
names They gave their thoughts And their Skills   To Rebuild Rome as place to be To live, to grow, to celebrate To write, to
sing Holy Words   Like The
old Ageless city New Rome’s forum did welcome all To come and join Speak their Piece   Men Women Have come and gone Some quietly, others quite loud They all made mark They all Helped   For All did In their own way Show Roman pride and spirit bold Filled the Annals City’s Tales   Few Have been The fallow days Unfilled by strife, both good and bad Any effort Will
make Such   Now We pause To look at
this Nova Roma, our city fair She’s still quite young Promise Filled     4. SACRIFICE TO CONCORDIA POPULI NOVI ROMANI QUIRITIUM   After
the poem, the sacrificial part of the ceremony of Concordia begins. I
have prayed the following prayer, performing the sacrifice to Concordia for Nova Roma:  SACRIFICIUM CONCORDIAE KALENDIS MARTIIS DIE FESTIVISSIMO SACRI ANNIVERSARII XV NOVAE ROMAE CONDITAE  Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice.)

PRAEFATIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anniversarii quinti decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo Novae Romae conditae,
te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitia Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae!

[Goddess Concordia,
the Concordance of Nova Roma,
the Concord of the Senate and the People of Nova Roma,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman citizens,
the Concord of the gods and the mortals,
Goddess of peace and welfare of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
on these Kalends of March of the 15th anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma,
on this most festive and sacred day of the founding of Nova Roma,
by offering you this incense, I pray good prayers so
that you may be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
to the Republic of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
to me, to my household and to my family.]

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo
macte lacte inferio esto!"

[Goddess Concordia,
the Concordance of Nova Roma,
the Concord of the Senate and the People of Nova Roma,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman citizens,
the Concord of the gods and the mortals,
Goddess of peace and welfare of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
as by offering you the incense I have well prayed good prayers,
for the very same reason be thou blessed by this sacrificial milk.]

(Libation of milk is made.)

PRECATIO

Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
fortitudo et firmitas nostra,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anniversarii quinti decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo quo Nova Roma condita est,
te precor, veneror, quaesoque obtestorque:
uti pacem concordiamque constantem societati Novae Romae tribuas;
utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmes, augeas, adiuves,
omnibusque discordiis liberes;
utique Res Publica Populi Novi Romani Quiritium semper floreat;
atque hoc anno anniversarii quinti decimi Novae Romae conditae convalescat;
atque pax
et concordia, salus et gloria Novae Romae omni tempore crescat,
utique omnes qui se Romanos nominant unifices,
unum populum unamque gentem omnes qui se Romanos nominant facias,
unum populum in Nova Roma omnes Romanos hodiernos colligas;
utique Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae
omnes in hoc anniversario quinto decimo Novae Romae eventus bonos faustosque esse siris;
utique sies volens propitia
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
Collegio Pontificum,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulieribus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

[Concordance of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
Concord of the Senate and the People of Nova Roma,
Concordance of Nova Roma,
the Concord of the gods and the mortals,
Goddess of peace, welfare and glory of the Senate and the People of Nova Roma,
our stronghold and steadiness,
on these Kalends of March of the 15th anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma,
on this most festive and sacred day on which Nova Roma was founded,
I pray, worship, ask and beseech you so
that you may grant peace and steadfast concord to the society of Nova Roma;
so that you may confirm, strengthen and help
the Republic of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
and save it from all discord;
so that the Republic of the Nova Roman People of Quirites
may always flourish and prosper,
and in this year of the 15th anniversary may get even stronger;
that peace and concord, the welfare and
glory of Nova Roma may increase all the time;
and that you may unite all people who call themselves Roman,
make them who call themselves Roman one people and one nation,
collect together all modern Romans as one nation united into Nova Roma;
and that you allow all events in this 15th Anniversary Year of Nova Roma to be good and salutary
to the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the Republic of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to me, to my household and to
my family;
and so that you may be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the Republic of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the magistrates, the consuls, the praetors of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the tribunes of the Nova Roman Plebs,
to the Nova Roman Senate,
to the College of Pontiffs,
to all Nova Roman citizens, men and women, boys and girls,

to me, to my household and to my family.]

SACRIFICIUM

Sicut verba nuncupavi,
quaeque ita faxis,
uti ego me sentio dicere:
harum rerum ergo macte
his quindecim libis libandis,
hoc vino lacte melleque mixto libando,
hoc ture ommovendo,
hoc laureo sacrificando
esto fito volens propitia
et hoc anno anniversarii quinti decimi Novae Romae conditae et semper
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulierbus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

[As I have these words pronounced,
you shall do exactly
what I mean I am saying:
for all these reasons, thou blessed
by offering these 15 liba,
by offering this wine mixed with milk and honey,
by offering this incense,
by sacrificing this laurel,
be benevolent and propitious
both in this year of the 15th anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma and always,
to the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the Republic of the Nova
Roman People of Quirites,
to the magistrates, the consuls, the praetors of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
to the tribunes of the Nova Roman Plebs,
to the Nova Roman Senate,
to the College of Pontiffs,
to all Nova Roman citizens, men and women, boys and girls,
to me, to my household and to my family.]


(Libation of 15 liba, with with milk and honey is made, laurel and incense are
sacrificed.)

REDDITIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi
Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te quindecim libis libandis, ture commovendo, vino lacte melleque mixto libando, laureo sacrificando bonas preces bene precatus sum,
earundem rerum ergo macte lacte melle mixto inferio esto!

[Goddess Concordia,
the Concordance of Nova Roma,
the Concord of the Senate and the People of Nova Roma,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
the Concordance of the Nova Roman citizens,
the
Concord of the gods and the mortals,
Goddess of peace and welfare of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
as by offering you the 15 liba, the laurel, the incense and the wine with honeyed milk I have well prayed good prayers,
for the very same reasons be thou blessed by this sacrificial honeyed milk.]

(Libation of milk is made)

2. SACRIFICE TO MARS

Mars Pater,
cuius mensis et feriae hodie sunt,
earundem rerum ergo
macte vino inferio esto fito volens propitius
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae!

[Father Mars,
whose month and festival is
today,
for the very same reasons
be thou blessed by offering you this sacrificial wine,
and be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
to the Republic of the Nova Roman People of the Quirites,
to me, to my household and to my family.]

(Libation of wine is made)

Ilicet!

(End of the sacrifice.)

3. PIACULUM

Iane,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Iuppiter Optime Maxmime,
Iuno, Minerva, Mars,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si
quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displicet,
hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

[Ianus,
Concordia of the Nova Roman People of Quirites,
Iuppiter, the Best and Greatest,
Iuno, Minerva, Mars,
All Gods Immortal by whathever name I may call you:
if anything in this ceremony was displeasing to you,
with this sacrificial wine I ask forgiveness and expiate my fault.]

(I offered incense on the altar and poured a libation of wine on the
altar.)
    5. CONCORDIALIA HYMN   After
the sacrifice, I have recited the Concordialia Hymn, written
by Ullerius Venator, in 2007 December, when the idea of the Sacred Year
of Concordia came forward at first. This beautiful poem closed the central
ceremony of Concordia.

  CONCORDIALIA HYMN by St. Ullerius Venator Piparbarbus   "Concordance: A Poetic Offering"


In the shadow                      of the forum
Stands a temple                   white and gleaming
Stately columns                   carved of marble
Sculptured portals              crafted in bronze

In the lamplight                  
of the fanum
Stands a statue                    o'er the altar
Face is kindly                       beatific
Inviting all                            to her embrace
Crowds are bustling           scurry, hurry
'Round this building           looked at, unseen
Inside the hall                      it is silent
Save for the few                  who tend the shrine

Each and ev'ry                     man and woman
Has opinion                         has a good plan
Of what to build                  what to discard
Of what is right                    and what is wrong

As all are free                       owning themselves
No one nay says                 their right to speak
Their piece of mind             their argument
However wrought              
within their hearts

Comes a young man           full of promise
To the city                            roaring its life
Sees a need to                     calm the hubbub
Desires to                             set a new tone

Comes the young man       to the temple
Reads the words                 above its door
Come pass within               and join together
Then pass without              and remember

Comes to young man         curious thought
He steps inside                    alone he stands
Sees the statue                    walks towards it
Stops at altar                        looks around

Reads the young man        all inscriptions
Learns the Name                 of deity
Honored here                       in the naos
Concordia                             he knows Her call

On the altar                          is a brazier
Gently smoking                   wafting high
From a coffer                        he takes incense
Thinks deep a bit                makes offering

He dedicates                        himself to Her
And pledges true                  his will to help
Bring calmness to               city's discourse
Bring amity                           to hearts of all

How to do this                     what will he say
To help his fellow               Romans to see
That difference                    of opinion
Need not be the                   mother of strife

By example                           he will show way
To disagree                          but remain calm
To see the goal                    of building well
So Republic                          will grow and live

So the young man               offered himself
As acolyte                            to concordance
With cheerful heart             and cheerful words
He set to work                     to forge new bonds

In the shadow                      of the forum
Stands a temple                   white and gleaming
Stately columns                   carved of marble
Sculptured portals              crafted in bronze

In the lamplight                   of the fanum
Stands a statue                    o'er the altar
Face is kindly                       beatific
Inviting all                            to her embrace       6. ITALIA, VENEDIA AND PANNONIA CELEBRATE THE CONCODIALIA, THE BIRTHDAY OF NOVA
ROMA JOINTLY   After
the central and common ceremony, I have conducted Italia's, Pannonia's and Venedia's sacrifices,
too. But this is another issue, and I will not send these rituals here, only into the provincial lists..     VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XV! VIVAT NOVA ROMA FELICITER! CONCORDIA NOS ADIUVET!   LONG LIVE THE 15-YEARS-OLD NOVA ROMA! MAY NOVA ROMA HAVE A GLORIOUS FUTURE! MAY CONCORDIA BLESS US!   VALETE IN CONCORDIA, QUIRITES!  
Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, PONTIFEX
SACERDOS CONCORDIAE
QUAESTOR
Praefectus Italiae
Legatus pro praetore Pannoniae
Legatus pro praetore Venediae
 

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Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilicius Quiritibus s. p. d.
 
Write a poem or a prose work that celebrates the 15 years-old Nova Roma. There are no rules! But you have only 15 days, like Nova Roma has 15 years, to complete your poem or prose, and to send in to the race.
Rules


Your literary work must be sent to the Main List of Nova Roma in order to be judged and voted upon.
Citizens of Nova Roma will vote on your work, method described later.
 
VISIT OUR LUDI PAGE (Work in progress):
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI
 
 
Happy Concordialia!
Happy Ludi Novi Romani!
Vivat Nova Roma annorum 15!
 
 

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Create a photo, video, picture montage, painting, drawing, music mix with photos, or anything visible, and upload to any place where it can be seen (for example YouTube). There are no rules! But you have only 15 days, like Nova Roma has 15 years, to complete your worke, and to send in to the race.
Rules

Your visual art work must be sent (a link to it) to the Main List of Nova Roma in order to be judged and voted upon.
Citizens of Nova Roma will vote on your work, method described later.

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CN LENTVLVS QVIRITIBVS SPD
 
Welcome to the Ludi Romani, and to our contest!

The Ludi Novi Romani celebrate the 15th Anniversary, the Quindecennalia of Nova Roma this year! What a huge time! If we want to prove worthy of the Nova Roman name, we indeed shall undertake virtuous efforts! One such effort could be learning Latin. But wait, what? Effort!? But when it's pure joy! And what is our Roman identity, without Roman language? Have you ever tried to learn some bits of Latin? Do you think it is impossibly hard and difficult? Let's see, and you will find that your fears will prove false! Participate in the Certamen Latinum, and learn that Latin is learnable!
 
Follow our Latin Learning Contest onsite:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Latinum



Rules of the Certamen Latinum
1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day. There will be 7 questions in total.
2. Answers are to be sent to <cnaeus_cornelius@... 3. Answers may be sent in until the last day of the games: you can answer all questions (#1-7) even on the last day, but in this case, you'll get no speed points.
Questions and Answers

Question 1 (March 1st)
I. INTRODUCTION 1 - Verbs in the Present
 
Verbs are words which express what happens in a sentence: action or state of being, like "to go", "to walk", "to see", "to be".
 
Latin indicates grammatical information by "inflection": by changing the ending of the words. When English says "I have", "we have", Latin says "habeo" and "habemus". English puts "I" and "we" before the verb, Latin adds different endings, "-o" and "-mus", to the end of the verb.

THE CONJUGATIONS
 
Latin verbs are grouped into 4 conjugations (verb inflection groups). To determine which conjugation group a verb belongs to, you have to look at the dictionary form of the verb. In the case of the verb “have”, you will find:
 
"habeo, habére, habui, habitum" (I have, to have, I had, the had one)
 
When we want to conjugate a verb in the PRESENT tense, we must look at the 2nd dictionary form, the infinitive:
 
"habére" (to have)
 
The infinitive, “hab-ére” (to have) shows that this verb belongs to the 2nd conjugation, because all verbs that have the infinitive ending “-ére” belong to the 2nd conjugation.

WHICH VERB WHICH CONJUGATION?
 
The second dictionary element, the infinitive, determines which conjugation the verb belongs to. The 4 variants of infinitive endings and the 4 conjugations determined by the different infinitive endings are:
 
-are = 1st conjugation (e.g. amo, amare, amavi, amatum)
-ére = 2nd conjugation (e.g. habeo, habére, habui, habitum)
-ere = 3rd conjugation (e.g. dico, dicere, dixi, dictum)
-ire = 4th conjugation (e.g. audio, audire, audivi, auditum)
 
Note that “–ere”, which is short vowel, is different from “–ére”, which is long vowel.

HOW TO CONJUGATE A VERB IN PRESENT?
 
Cut off the infinitive endings -are, -ére, -ere and -ire, and replace them with the personal endings shown in this table (follow the link):
http://novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation#Present_Tense

II. QUESTION 1
 
- Choose a verb from EACH conjugation verb from these verbs given in their dictionary forms, and conjugate them in the Present Tense. Add English translations to the verb forms, as well (see in the example below)!
- Send your solution to <cnaeus_cornelius@...
exerceo, -ére, exercui, exercitum (exercize)
celebro, -are, -avi, -atum (celebrate)
intellego, -ere, -lexi, -lectum (understand)
doleo, -ére, -ui (heart)
facio, -ere, feci, factum (make)
do, dare, dedi datum (give)
invenio, -ire, -veni, -ventum (find)
curro, -ere, cucurri, cursum (run)
incipio, -ere, -cepi, -ceptum (start)
bibo, -ere, bibi, bibitum (drink)
cano, -ere, cecini, cantum (sing)
finio, -ire, -ivi, -itum (finish)
habeo, -ere, -bui, -bitum (have)
III. AN EXAMPLE HOW TO DO IT:
 
- There are 4 types, which are differentiated by the infinitive ending: -are, -ére, -ere, -ire. I have to conjugate one from each type. In this example, I choose an "-ere" (shor "e") type:

cupio, -ere, -ivi, -itum (wish);
- The 2nd dictionary form (infinitive) is abbreviated as "-ere", which means that its full infinitive form written out is: "cupere".
- The infinitive ending "-ere" marks the 3rd Conjugation.
- In the conjugation table of our website (following the link given above) you will find two columns for the 3rd Conjugation: I-Stem and Consonant Stem. The ending of the 1st dictionary form (cupio "I wish") determines if a 3rd Conjugation verb is of I-Stem or Consonant Stem. It's I-Stem, if the 1st dictionary form ending is "-io". It's Consonant Stem, if the 1st dictionary form ending is "-o". For "cupio", it's I-Stem as the ending "-io" shows.
- You look at the conjugation table, Present Tense personal endings in 3rd Conjugation I-Stem, and add the personal endings to "cupio". You will write the following forms:

cupio - I wish
cupis - you wish
cupit - he wishes
cupimus - we wish
cupitis - you (plural) wish
cupiunt - they wish

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CN LENTVLVS QVIRITIBVS SPD
 
Welcome to the Certamen Historicum, History Quiz about the history of our Republic, Nova Roma. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma, this contest is about our own Nova Roma history. This quiz will help you to immerse in our community's history, and knowing each other better finally will lead us to accept each other better, in the spirit of unity for one goal, the restoration of the Roman republic. This is a great opportunity to see how much we can remember, or, for newer citizens, to help you learn about what has happened in our Republic. So please take part, join in the fun, and let's see how much we know, or can find out, about our own past.
Each day for the next fifteen days one question will be posted on the history of Nova Roma, exactly to that year of Nova Roma which equals to the number of the day of the Ludi Novi Romani, and the day of March.
 
 
Follow this game onsite:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum

RULES:
1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions in total.
2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.
3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.
4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.
5. In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon examination and comparison of the quality of their answers.
6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.






 Questions



Day 1 (March 1st)
Question #1. In the first year of Nova Roma, who were the original members of the senate?

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CN LENTVLVS QVIRITIBVS SPD

Happy Ludi Novi Romani to all! This is the second question of the Nova Roman History contest. Each day for the next fifteen days one question will be posted on the history of Nova Roma, exactly to that year of Nova Roma which equals to the number of the day of the Ludi Novi Romani, and the day of March. This is day 2, we are in the second year of Nova Roma.  Follow this game onsite:http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_HistoricumRULES:1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question,
regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5. In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon examination and comparison of the quality of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days. Question #2
Day 2 (March 2nd) - Year 2
Question #2.Name three of the reasons (there may be more) why the senate appointed Fl. Vedius Germanicus dictator of Nova Roma in our second year.
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_2_.28March_2nd.29_-_Year_2


ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...

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Cn. Lentulus Quiritibus s. p. d.
Happy Ludi Novi Romani, and blessed 15th Birthday of Nova Roma. Let's continue with the secoind question! A nice number of contestants are entering: join you, too, it's never late! Honor Rome, and Nova Roma by learning Latin!

Rules of the Certamen Latinum

1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day. There will be 7 questions in total.

2. Answers are to be sent to <cnaeus_cornelius@...
3. Answers may be sent in until the last day of the games: you can answer all questions (#1-7) even on the last day, but in this case, you'll get no speed points.


Question 2 (March 3rd)I. INTRODUCTION 2 - Nouns and their casesA noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea, like "mother", "lion", "forest", "birth".As we saw with the verbs, Latin indicates grammatical information by "inflection": by changing the ending of the words. This is the same with nouns. When English says "The lion eats the mother", and "The mother eats the lion", the question of who eats whom is decided by word order. In Latin, word order is free and doesn't help to decide who eats whom, instead Latin uses features like in the word "whom", where the ending "-m" shows that it's the object case (accusative), "who", without "-m", is subject case (nominative).In addition to the subject (nominative) and object (accusative) case, English has a third case, in "whose": the possessive case, called genetive in Latin grammar. Latin went just a little bit further, and added two other cases: the dative, which is the case
of the recipient ("to whom") and ablative, which is the adverbial case, and expresses adverbials like "by whom", "with whom" or "from whom". Please note that modern English many times neglects the difference between "who" and "whom", and people may say things like "who eats who". But in Latin this is impossible and the distinction is always kept. Latin is also more uniform than English, because while English can differentiate between "who" and "whom", or "he" and "him", it can not make difference between "The mother (eats something)" and "(Something eats) the mother": both as a subject and as an object "mother" remains the same. Well, Latin would add a different ending to the object case: the accusative ending.Now, let's summarize the Latin cases and their meanings, using the example of "mother" and "who eats whom":nominative - the mother (eats the lion) SUBJECTaccusative - (the lion eats) the mother OBJECTgenitive - the mother's (lion) / (the
lion) of the mother POSSESSIVEdative - to the mother RECIPIENT - INDIRECT OBJECTablative - by/with/from the mother - ADVERBIAL OF MEANS/MANNER/PLACE/TIME
THE DECLENSIONSLatin nouns are grouped into 5 declensions (noun inflection groups), because not all nouns get the same case endings. English has something similar, when the plural of "kid" is "kids", but the plural of "child" is "children". In this case, we can say English has "two declensions", in one declension words get the plural "-s" ending, in the other, although very tiny declension (containing 1-2 words only) words get the plural "-en" ending. But here Latin has a great variety, and there are 5 declensions where words can get different endings. To determine which declension group a noun belongs to, you have to look at the dictionary form of the noun.In the case of nouns, for example, “friend”, you will find:amicus, -i, m.This is 3 pieces of information:(1) amicus;(2) -i;(3) m.(1) amicus; This means that the word “friend” in nominative (subject) case is “amicus”.(2) -i; The abbreviated form “-i” means that the word
“friend” in genitive (possessive) case is “amici” (something of friend, or friend’s something), thus the original ending “-us” changes to “-i”.(3) m.; The “m.” means that it is a masculine noun. In Latin, all nouns have three genders, they are masculine, (abbreviated as “m”), feminine (abbreviated as “f”), and neuter (abbreviated as “n”). English has a similar phenomenon when we use “he”, “she” or “it”. The new thing in this is that Latin uses these genders for things or abstract concepts, too, like in the exemples above, “loyalty” (fides, -ei, f) is feminine in Latin, the “senate” (senatus, -ús, m) is masculine, “Rome” (Roma, -ae, f) is, again, feminine.
WHICH NOUN WHICH DECLENSION?This is the most important point. This ending “–i” in amicus, -i, m. determines that “amicus” belongs to the “second declension”, whose identifier is the genitive “–i”. As we have mentioned, there are 5 declensions, and each one of these has a unique, declension-specific genitive ending. It’s important because the genitive ending determines the other inflections as well. The five types of genitive ending and the five declensions determined by the different genitive endings are:-ae = 1st declension, e.g.: Roma, -ae, f (Rome)-i = 2nd declension, e.g.: amicus, -i, m (friend)-is = 3rd declension, e.g.: rex, regis, m (king)-ús = 4th declension, e.g.: senatus, -ús, m (senate)-ei = 5th declension, e.g. fides, -ei, f (loyalty)
HOW TO DECLINE A LATIN NOUN?Cut off the declension specific genitive ending (-ae, -i, -is, -ús, -ei) and replacing them with the various case endings shown in this table (follow the link):http://novaroma.org/nr/Declension#How_to_decline_a_Latin_noun
II. QUESTION 2- Choose one noun from these nouns from EACH declension given in their dictionary forms (that will be 5 nouns to decline in total), and decline them in all five cases both in singular and in plural.- Send your solution to <cnaeus_cornelius@... III. AN EXAMPLE HOW TO DO IT:
- There are 5 types, which are differentiated by the genitive ending: -ae, -í, -is, -ús, -eí. You have to decline one from each type. But in this example, I will show you only one. Here you have chosen an "-i" genitive type, that is, 2nd declension noun:
auxilium, -i, n (help);
- After analyzing this dictionary form, you see that its genitive abbreviated is "-i", which means that its genitive form written out is: "auxilii". The letter "n" means it's neuter. It will be important: listen. 
- The genitive ending "-i" marks the Second Declension. It means you have to cut off this "-i" ending of the genitive form, and the remaining "auxili" will be the invariable stem to which you will add the case endings. Therefore you go to the website, where you notice that there is a "neuter rule" and neuters have a slightly different declension than masculine or feminine nouns. Keeping that in mind, search for the respective neuter singular and plural case endings. You will find them and you will give the following forms, with English translation added:SINGULARnominative = auxilium - the help (comes) (1 pt)accusative = auxilium - (gives) help (1 pt)genitive = auxilii - of the help / help's (1 pt)dative= auxilio - to the help (1 pt)ablative= auxilio - by/with/from help (1 pt)PLURALnominative = auxilia - the helps (come) (1 pt)accusative = auxilia - (gives) helps (1 pt)genitive = auxiliorum - of the helps / helps's (1 pt)dative= auxiliis - to the
helps (1 pt)ablative= auxiliis - by/with/from helps (1 pt)ATTENTION: "gives" and "comes" are added only to mark the difference in grammatical meaning between nominative and accusative. You must usa a similar solution in your exercise.



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Salvete, iterum!
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VALETE!Lentulus

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Happy Ludi Novi Romani, and blessed 15th Birthday of Nova Roma. Let's continue with the secoind question! A nice number of contestants are entering: join you, too, it's never late! Honor Rome, and Nova Roma by learning Latin!



Rules of the Certamen Latinum



1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day. There will be 7 questions in total.



2. Answers are to be sent to cnaeus_cornelius@...


3. Answers may be sent in until the last day of the games: you can answer all questions (#1-7) even on the last day, but in this case, you'll get no speed points.



Question 2 (March 3rd)I. INTRODUCTION 2 - Nouns and their casesA noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea, like "mother", "lion", "forest", "birth".As we saw with the verbs, Latin indicates grammatical information by "inflection": by changing the ending of the words. This is the same with nouns. When English says "The lion eats the mother", and "The mother eats the lion", the question of who eats whom is decided by word order. In Latin, word order is free and doesn't help to decide who eats whom, instead Latin uses features like in the word "whom", where the ending "-m" shows that it's the object case (accusative), "who", without "-m", is subject case (nominative).In addition to the subject (nominative) and object (accusative) case, English has a third case, in "whose": the possessive case, called genetive in Latin grammar. Latin went just a little bit further, and added two other cases: the dative, which is the case

of the recipient ("to whom") and ablative, which is the adverbial case, and expresses adverbials like "by whom", "with whom" or "from whom". Please note that modern English many times neglects the difference between "who" and "whom", and people may say things like "who eats who". But in Latin this is impossible and the distinction is always kept. Latin is also more uniform than English, because while English can differentiate between "who" and "whom", or "he" and "him", it can not make difference between "The mother (eats something)" and "(Something eats) the mother": both as a subject and as an object "mother" remains the same. Well, Latin would add a different ending to the object case: the accusative ending.Now, let's summarize the Latin cases and their meanings, using the example of "mother" and "who eats whom":nominative - the mother (eats the lion) SUBJECTaccusative - (the lion eats) the mother OBJECTgenitive - the mother's (lion) / (the

lion) of the mother POSSESSIVEdative - to the mother RECIPIENT - INDIRECT OBJECTablative - by/with/from the mother - ADVERBIAL OF MEANS/MANNER/PLACE/TIME

THE DECLENSIONSLatin nouns are grouped into 5 declensions (noun inflection groups), because not all nouns get the same case endings. English has something similar, when the plural of "kid" is "kids", but the plural of "child" is "children". In this case, we can say English has "two declensions", in one declension words get the plural "-s" ending, in the other, although very tiny declension (containing 1-2 words only) words get the plural "-en" ending. But here Latin has a great variety, and there are 5 declensions where words can get different endings. To determine which declension group a noun belongs to, you have to look at the dictionary form of the noun.In the case of nouns, for example, “friend”, you will find:amicus, -i, m.This is 3 pieces of information:(1) amicus;(2) -i;(3) m.(1) amicus; This means that the word “friend” in nominative (subject) case is “amicus”.(2) -i; The abbreviated form “-i” means that the word

“friend” in genitive (possessive) case is “amici” (something of friend, or friend’s something), thus the original ending “-us” changes to “-i”.(3) m.; The “m.” means that it is a masculine noun. In Latin, all nouns have three genders, they are masculine, (abbreviated as “m”), feminine (abbreviated as “f”), and neuter (abbreviated as “n”). English has a similar phenomenon when we use “he”, “she” or “it”. The new thing in this is that Latin uses these genders for things or abstract concepts, too, like in the exemples above, “loyalty” (fides, -ei, f) is feminine in Latin, the “senate” (senatus, -ús, m) is masculine, “Rome” (Roma, -ae, f) is, again, feminine.

WHICH NOUN WHICH DECLENSION?This is the most important point. This ending “–i” in amicus, -i, m. determines that “amicus” belongs to the “second declension”, whose identifier is the genitive “–i”. As we have mentioned, there are 5 declensions, and each one of these has a unique, declension-specific genitive ending. It’s important because the genitive ending determines the other inflections as well. The five types of genitive ending and the five declensions determined by the different genitive endings are:-ae = 1st declension, e.g.: Roma, -ae, f (Rome)-i = 2nd declension, e.g.: amicus, -i, m (friend)-is = 3rd declension, e.g.: rex, regis, m (king)-ús = 4th declension, e.g.: senatus, -ús, m (senate)-ei = 5th declension, e.g. fides, -ei, f (loyalty)

HOW TO DECLINE A LATIN NOUN?Cut off the declension specific genitive ending (-ae, -i, -is, -ús, -ei) and replacing them with the various case endings shown in this table (follow the link):http://novaroma.org/nr/Declension#How_to_decline_a_Latin_noun

II. QUESTION 2- Choose one noun from these nouns from EACH declension given in their dictionary forms (that will be 5 nouns to decline in total), and decline them in all five cases both in singular and in plural.- Send your solution to cnaeus_cornelius@...
III. AN EXAMPLE HOW TO DO IT:

- There are 5 types, which are differentiated by the genitive ending: -ae, -í, -is, -ús, -eí. You have to decline one from each type. But in this example, I will show you only one. Here you have chosen an "-i" genitive type, that is, 2nd declension noun:

auxilium, -i, n (help);

- After analyzing this dictionary form, you see that its genitive abbreviated is "-i", which means that its genitive form written out is: "auxilii". The letter "n" means it's neuter. It will be important: listen. 

- The genitive ending "-i" marks the Second Declension. It means you have to cut off this "-i" ending of the genitive form, and the remaining "auxili" will be the invariable stem to which you will add the case endings. Therefore you go to the website, where you notice that there is a "neuter rule" and neuters have a slightly different declension than masculine or feminine nouns. Keeping that in mind, search for the respective neuter singular and plural case endings. You will find them and you will give the following forms, with English translation added:SINGULARnominative = auxilium - the help (comes) (1 pt)accusative = auxilium - (gives) help (1 pt)genitive = auxilii - of the help / help's (1 pt)dative= auxilio - to the help (1 pt)ablative= auxilio - by/with/from help (1 pt)PLURALnominative = auxilia - the helps (come) (1 pt)accusative = auxilia - (gives) helps (1 pt)genitive = auxiliorum - of the helps / helps's (1 pt)dative= auxiliis - to the

helps (1 pt)ablative= auxiliis - by/with/from helps (1 pt)ATTENTION: "gives" and "comes" are added only to mark the difference in grammatical meaning between nominative and accusative. You must usa a similar solution in your exercise.



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Salvete FYI Valete Ti. Galerius Paulinus
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TO Moderators:

Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.

If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!

Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus

CN LENTVLVS QVIRITIBVS SPD

Happy Ludi Novi Romani to all! This is the third question of the Nova Roman History contest. Who is the best among us? Come on fellow citizens, let's prove you are the most dedicated Nova Roman! ;) You can answer previous questions, too!
This is day 3, we are in the third year of Nova Roma.  Follow this game onsite:http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_3_.28March_3rd.29_-_Year_3

RULES:
1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5. In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon examination and comparison of the quality
of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.

Day 3 (March 3rd) - Year 3Question #3. In the third year of Nova Roma, an important step was made towards advancing the cause of our sacred national language, the language of the Romans, Latin. What institution was formed in Nova Roma and approved by the senate in 2753 AUC?
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_3_.28March_3rd.29_-_Year_3

ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...

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Lentulus Quinctio s. p. d.
I'm not a moderator, but I can help you in this, let's continue it in private. 
In summary: yes, our website is broken in some parts, but all what is broken can be handled manually. We expect that our technical people will solve these problems within a reasonable time, but here we rely on volunteers, and things might work out a bit slower than expected.
Vale optimeí!


--- Dom 3/3/13, scipiosecond <scipiosecond@...
Da: scipiosecond <scipiosecond@... Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin
A: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Data: Domenica 3 marzo 2013, 23:47
















 









TO Moderators:



Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.



If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!



Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus



























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M.Quadra P. Augustinus S.P.D.,

FRUSTRATIONEM
Dear Moderator:
Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t know
how to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my
picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my
picture.
 
Suus 'tantum fuit exacte novem annis cum mea civitatemque.
SALVE
It’s only been exactly nine years since my citizenship.
HELLO
Expression of my frustration with this issue; Sorry,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: scipiosecond <scipiosecond@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:47 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
TO Moderators:

Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.

If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!

Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus




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Ædilis Placidus omnibus civibus S.P.D.

I would like to remind all of you that I am still accepting entries for
the Virtual Chariot Race, to be held during the Ludi Novi Romani 2766
starting from next week, but only six places are left. So, come on you
Reds, Whites, Greens and Blues, and send your entries to ugo DOT coppola
AT tin DOT it - the racetrack is waiting!!

Optime valete omnes,
Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus
Ædilis Curulis Novæ Romæ

A.  Liburnius Hadrianus Tiberio Marcio Quadrae omnibusque in foro S.P.D.

Tiberi,

if  you do not have access to some commercial product. like Photoshop, you can fall back to Paint Brush (a component of Windows). It allows to  crop, magnify and contract a dozen types of graphics, as well as convert them to other formats. Not perfect, but it works. I used it  to reduce in size and crop my picture.
Hoping it helps.

Optime vale atque valete.
ALH



________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 3:21 PM
Subject: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
M.Quadra P. Augustinus S.P.D.,

FRUSTRATIONEM
Dear Moderator:
Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t know
how to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my
picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my
picture.
 
Suus 'tantum fuit exacte novem annis cum mea civitatemque.
SALVE
It’s only been exactly nine years since my citizenship.
HELLO
Expression of my frustration with this issue; Sorry,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: scipiosecond scipiosecond@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:47 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
TO Moderators:

Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.

If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!

Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus

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C. Decius Laterensis omnibus sal.

MS Paint works, but it's a little lacking in features.  For most image editing work, I personally favor Paint.net.  It's a good, solid program that can do just about anything you want to do.  It's also very easy to use.  Best of all, it's free.

Curate, ut valeatis!



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C. Petronius M. Quadrae salutem,
 
You may use the free Photofiltre to size your pictures and more:
http://www.jetelecharge.com/Multimedia/84.php
 
Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
a. d. IV Nonas Martias MMDCCLXVI  

________________________________
De : Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... À : "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Envoyé le : Lundi 4 mars 2013 0h21
Objet : NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 

M.Quadra P. Augustinus S.P.D.,

FRUSTRATIONEM
Dear Moderator:
Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t know
how to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my
picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my
picture.
 
Suus 'tantum fuit exacte novem annis cum mea civitatemque.
SALVE
It’s only been exactly nine years since my citizenship.
HELLO
Expression of my frustration with this issue; Sorry,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: scipiosecond mailto:scipiosecond%40yahoo.com To: mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:47 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
TO Moderators:

Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.

If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!

Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus

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Salve omnes quorum intererat SPD,

Can we get a volunteer to upload Nova Roman Citizens' pictures? I can email an attachment of my picture. I've spent the last 2 hours trying to figure out the Video Download Converter to no avail.


Please someone volunteer and help us Nova Romans unable to break the pixel barrier.

Alii novem annis nolo illud quaero iterum voluntarius.
I hate to think it will take another nine years before I ask for volunteers again.
Gratia tibi ago,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra

BTW can someone explain the origin of the name QUIRITES  used to identify Romans? (kuee ree tes [is this correct pronounciation?])

________________________________
From: Jean-François Arnoud <jfarnoud94@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
C. Petronius M. Quadrae salutem,
 
You may use the free Photofiltre to size your pictures and more:
http://www.jetelecharge.com/Multimedia/84.php
 
Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
a. d. IV Nonas Martias MMDCCLXVI  

________________________________
De : Robin Marquardt remarq777@... À : "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Envoyé le : Lundi 4 mars 2013 0h21
Objet : NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

M.Quadra P. Augustinus S.P.D.,

FRUSTRATIONEM
Dear Moderator:
Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t know
how to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my
picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my
picture.
 
Suus 'tantum fuit exacte novem annis cum mea civitatemque.
SALVE
It’s only been exactly nine years since my citizenship.
HELLO
Expression of my frustration with this issue; Sorry,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: scipiosecond mailto:scipiosecond%40yahoo.com To: mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:47 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
TO Moderators:

Perhaps I now know what it was like being a barbarian excluded from Roman society. I have unsuccessfully attempted to download a picture on the Albium and elsewhere, as well as files on Sodalitas Militarium and elsewhere. I have followed instructions provided to me. Nothing has worked. Apparently neither my name or mailing address nor any password is recognized and moderators have precluded uploading of files.

If it is happening to me, it is happening to other citizens. Please correct this!

Publius Quinctius Petrus Augustinus

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In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page
due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t know
how to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others)
send my
picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my
picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius




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M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@..." <QFabiusMaxmi@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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M.Quadra A.T.Scholastica SPD,
Hey, I like that - bees in a hive. There's a large/huge beehive on a commercial building near my house. I told the mayor & the police; they say the owner has to move it. I don't care who moves it, just as long as someone removes it. Beeware the wrath of the quirites!!
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: ALIUS NOVEM ANNIS - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
TMQ - I meant to say HI ALL INTERESTED (or hello; to anyone interested).

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Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH







________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@..." QFabiusMaxmi@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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ALH - What is your Roman name?

 
I'm keeping all the advice I get on one piece of e-paper. If I need to refer to yours, I need to know whom to address.
Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: Bruno Zani <reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@...@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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Salvete omnes,

I think you may enjoy the following site with the several places of the
Odyssey. I don't know how accurate or complete it is but found it at
least interesting. It is at:

http://maptal.es/tales/15

Valete optime,
Crassus

M. Iulius Scaeva T. Marcio Quadrae omnibusque in foro S.P.D.

If anyone is having difficulties re-sizing their photo for the Album Civium thay can send their photo to me at:

marcusiuliusscaeva@...

I will re-size it to the 150 x 150 pixel format and email the re-sized image back you.

Optime Vale,

Salvete,
Now that I got my picture right sized to 150x150 pixels, I now need to know my Username. I looked for my user name including my Roman name, my email address, and my member number.

Can someone please tell me what is my Username at the Nova Roma Log-in (http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Special:UserLogin)?

Grati,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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Salve!



If you are trying to use the log in portion on the Album Civium, you may be
trying to get access to edit the WIKI, and that won't help you. So, do
this.



1. On the Album Civium page, look for the search box that says "find a
citizen".

2. Type in part of your Roman name. (do NOT type in your full Roman name,
it won't work.) I tend to use my nomen plus cognomen.

3. You will be taken to your own page, from which you can make changes,
including uploading your picture.

Vale!



C. Maria Caeca, who learned all this the hard way ..by trial and error.



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Salve,
Every time I click Submit or Change your photo it takes me to http://www.novaroma.org/nr/NovaRoma:Submit_Citizen_Photo... in other words, I'm going in circles.

Can someone help me? I've been working on this for nine years!!

Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: cmc <c.mariacaeca@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:18 AM
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] USERNAME


 
Salve!

If you are trying to use the log in portion on the Album Civium, you may be
trying to get access to edit the WIKI, and that won't help you. So, do
this.

1. On the Album Civium page, look for the search box that says "find a
citizen".

2. Type in part of your Roman name. (do NOT type in your full Roman name,
it won't work.) I tend to use my nomen plus cognomen.

3. You will be taken to your own page, from which you can make changes,
including uploading your picture.

Vale!

C. Maria Caeca, who learned all this the hard way ..by trial and error.

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A. Liburnius Hadrianus Quadrae omnibus in foro salutem

Optime Valete




________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 1:44 AM
Subject: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
ALH - What is your Roman name?

 
I'm keeping all the advice I get on one piece of e-paper. If I need to refer to yours, I need to know whom to address.
Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

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From: "QFabiusMaxmi@...@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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May I ask what the A. stands for?
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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From: Bruno Zani <reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:45 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
A. Liburnius Hadrianus Quadrae omnibus in foro salutem

Optime Valete

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From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 1:44 AM
Subject: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
ALH - What is your Roman name?

 
I'm keeping all the advice I get on one piece of e-paper. If I need to refer to yours, I need to know whom to address.
Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH

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From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@...@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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A. Liburnius Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque Salutem


Go to the nova Roma website, click on Album Civium , enter your Roman nome. It will take to your personal page. You may have to create your  ID and password to log in.


Bonam Fortunam

AHL


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From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 9:09 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] USERNAME


 
Salvete,
Now that I got my picture right sized to 150x150 pixels, I now need to know my Username. I looked for my user name including my Roman name, my email address, and my member number.

Can someone please tell me what is my Username at the Nova Roma Log-in (http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Special:UserLogin)?

Grati,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra

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Quadrae it stands for Aulus, chosen because it resembles my first name Alaimo).



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From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
May I ask what the A. stands for?
Tiberius Marcius Quadra

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From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:45 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
A. Liburnius Hadrianus Quadrae omnibus in foro salutem

Optime Valete

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 1:44 AM
Subject: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
ALH - What is your Roman name?

 
I'm keeping all the advice I get on one piece of e-paper. If I need to refer to yours, I need to know whom to address.
Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH

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From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@...@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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Cn. Lentulus Ti. Marcio s. d.

Dear Marcius, you don't have a website editor account. No person can add or change anything on our website who is not an editor, that is, who does not have a Wiki website editor account.

Any citizen can request a Wiki editor account here:

http://novaroma.org/nr/NovaRoma:Create_a_wiki_account

Vale!
Cn. Lentulus

--- Lun 4/3/13, Robin Marquardt <remarq777@...
Da: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] CIRCLE
A: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Data: Lunedì 4 marzo 2013, 18:34
















 









Salve,

Every time I click Submit or Change your photo it takes me to http://www.novaroma.org/nr/NovaRoma:Submit_Citizen_Photo... in other words, I'm going in circles.



Can someone help me? I've been working on this for nine years!!



Grati,



Tiberius Marcius Quadra



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From: cmc c.mariacaeca@...
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:18 AM

Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] USERNAME





 

Salve!



If you are trying to use the log in portion on the Album Civium, you may be

trying to get access to edit the WIKI, and that won't help you. So, do

this.



1. On the Album Civium page, look for the search box that says "find a

citizen".



2. Type in part of your Roman name. (do NOT type in your full Roman name,

it won't work.) I tend to use my nomen plus cognomen.



3. You will be taken to your own page, from which you can make changes,

including uploading your picture.



Vale!



C. Maria Caeca, who learned all this the hard way ..by trial and error.



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SALVE!

I enjoyed it. It's simple and educative.

VALE,
Sabinus
 
"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius


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From: C. Aemilius Crassus <c.aemilius.crassus@... To: Nova-Roma <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:24 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Map of Odyssey


 
Salvete omnes,

I think you may enjoy the following site with the several places of the
Odyssey. I don't know how accurate or complete it is but found it at
least interesting. It is at:

http://maptal.es/tales/15

Valete optime,
Crassus



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M.Quadra A.Quadrae spd,
Gratias tibi ago,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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From: Bruno Zani <reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 4:02 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
Quadrae it stands for Aulus, chosen because it resembles my first name Alaimo).

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From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin


 
May I ask what the A. stands for?
Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:45 AM
Subject: Re: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
A. Liburnius Hadrianus Quadrae omnibus in foro salutem

Optime Valete

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 1:44 AM
Subject: ALH - Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
ALH - What is your Roman name?

 
I'm keeping all the advice I get on one piece of e-paper. If I need to refer to yours, I need to know whom to address.
Grati,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: Bruno Zani reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
Hadrianus Quadrae omnibusque in foro salutem dicit.
The upload of the photo must be performed after signing in into your account page.
 There should be a button stating "This is you. You may make changes here".
The picture must be cropped to a 150 by 150 pixels size.
Both MS Paint  and Paintnet  provide the tools for cropping and/or reducing the size of graphics. I am familiar with MS Paint. But I have bot used Paintnet yet.
Open your JPG by right clicking on it and select "Edit".
Select "image" on the control bar. You will be able to use a drop down panel with a "resize" option and also an "attributes" option.
"Attribute" will crop your picture by entering the size you want .
"Resize" minimize/maximize the picture by percentage.
Do not forget to "save as" some different name.
Try it. If everything fails, I can give it try, but I would need your NR account password to sign in as you.
Mi E-imail is reenbruATyahooDOTcom.
Vale et valete optime
ALH

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.comNova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:23 AM
Subject: ETIAM - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
M.Quadra Q.Fabius SPD,

I appreciate the info. What would help is a volunteer or a more user-friendly photo upload app. In the mean time I will try the advice given by several Nova Romans. I just hope it doesn't take another nine years.

Salve,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

________________________________
From: "QFabiusMaxmi@...@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

 
In a message dated 3/3/2013 9:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jfarnoud94@... writes:

Yes, it is happened to me: I've yet to get my picture on Album Civium page due to "all photos must be exactly 150 x 150 pixels." I don’t knowhow to address this pixels issue. My advice is that I (as well as others) send my picture to the Nova Roma Moderator so he/she can upload my picture.

Well a 150 x 150 pix photo is .75 of an inch square, 1.91 cm square, and
19.1mm square

Does that help?

Q Fabius

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M. Pompeius Caninus A. Tulliae Scholasticae SPD:

As a Navy Veteran it seems it would be quite inappropriate for me to use the term Quiritis given your statements below. I believe I will stick with civis, cives and civibus from now on.

Optime vale!





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From: "A. Tullia Scholastica" <fororom@... Date: 3/3/13 11:46 pm
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com

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Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilicius Quiritibus SPD


Nova Roma is 15 years old! Can you believe it? Sure you will, if you participate in this certamen. Come on, give it a try, it's easy, and you'll make our celebration more colorful by adding yourself to the race! It's also a sacrifice to honor our Nova Roma. You can answer and send in past questions, too, they still earn points for you!

Follow our game onsite:http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_4_.28March_4th.29_-_Year_4_.282001.29

Answer to:  rapacianum@...


REPORT ON CURRENT STANDINGS

Let us see what are the current standing after Day 3:

1st - Gaia Veturia Sacerdos = 9 pts
2nd - Appia Gratia Avita = 9 pts
3rd - Tiberius Galerius Paulinus = 8 pts

Wow, this IS a close race! Veturia Sacerdos and Gratia Avita are both relatively new citizens, and what brave and courageous citizens! They jump into the Nova Roman history contest, and take the lead! They are our new generation, and they show they are learning our history, and becoming true Nova Romans. Ti. Paulinus is a veteran citizen, and a most honorable censor and senator. He knows Nova Roma better than his palm. Will our fresh and triumphant new citizens be able to win him? Who will win? Only gods know, but don't let them to have an easy run: join the race, answer a question, and left them all behind!


TODAY'S QUESTION

This is the fourth question
of the Nova Roman History contest. Who is the best among us? Come on
fellow citizens, let's prove you are the most dedicated Nova Roman! ;)
You can answer previous questions, too!
This is day 4, we are in the fourth year of Nova Roma. 
Day 4 (March 4th) - Year 4 (2001)
Question #4. What happened on the Ides of March in the fourth year of Nova Roma? Why did it happen?


http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_4_.28March_4th.29_-_Year_4_.282001.29


ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...


RULES
1.
Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question
remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions
in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for
quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5.
In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of
correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness
must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon
examination and comparison of the quality of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.


ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...


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Salve, 

I too enjoyed it!  Next year I'll be teaching The Odyssey to 9th grade high-schoolers including a significant portion of students who have learning disabilities.  Something simple and educational like this can really help capture their imagination.  Thanks for sharing!  

Vale,
Avita


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From: iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Map of Odyssey


 
SALVE!

I enjoyed it. It's simple and educative.

VALE,
Sabinus
 
"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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From: C. Aemilius Crassus c.aemilius.crassus@... To: Nova-Roma Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 12:24 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Map of Odyssey


 
Salvete omnes,

I think you may enjoy the following site with the several places of the
Odyssey. I don't know how accurate or complete it is but found it at
least interesting. It is at:

http://maptal.es/tales/15

Valete optime,
Crassus

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Lentulus Pompejo s. p. d.

Dear Canine, this is not the way the term Quiris/Quirites is understood. What Scholastica meant by "term insulting to soldiers", it is that when C. Caesar during the Gallic wars held speeches before the battles, he called his comrades "Quirites" when he wanted to chastise them as not worthy to the battlefield but only to the forum. The proper address of Roman citizens is "Quirites" in civic forums, but on battlefield it implies that the soldiers would rather debate, consult, vote and rely on their rights or demanding justice instead of properly obeying and dying boldly when needed. Soldiers were properly address "commilitones" (comrades, fellow soldiers).

So never reject the term Quiris, as it is the most dignified appellation of a Roman citizen. In fact, this is the only honorable way to address a citizen. Romans in public speeches did not use the word "cives" (oh citizens!) or Romani (oh Romans!) as addresses. They always used "Quirites".

--- Lun 4/3/13, M. Pompeius Caninus <caninus@...
Da: M. Pompeius Caninus <caninus@... Oggetto: RE: Re: ALIUS NOVEM ANNIS - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin
A: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
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M. Pompeius Caninus A. Tulliae Scholasticae SPD:



As a Navy Veteran it seems it would be quite inappropriate for me to use the term Quiritis given your statements below. I believe I will stick with civis, cives and civibus from now on.



Optime vale!





--------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: ALIUS NOVEM ANNIS - Re: NOVEM ANNIS POST - Re: [Nova-Roma] How Do You Spell Frustrtation in Latin

From: "A. Tullia Scholastica" fororom@...
Date: 3/3/13 11:46 pm

To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com



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SALVETE!

Yahoo made a mess out of the formatting of this message of mine below. Why does it this? The Forum Hospitum is a good boy, it keeps my format, while the Main List messes up paragraphs, breaks, new sections, bolds, italics, everything.

--- Lun 4/3/13, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus <cn_corn_lent@...
Da: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus <cn_corn_lent@... Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI: Certamen Historicum - Q#4
A: "Nova Roma ML" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com Data: Lunedì 4 marzo 2013, 22:12
















 









Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilicius Quiritibus SPD



Nova Roma is 15 years old! Can you believe it? Sure you will, if you participate in this certamen. Come on, give it a try, it's easy, and you'll make our celebration more colorful by adding yourself to the race! It's also a sacrifice to honor our Nova Roma. You can answer and send in past questions, too, they still earn points for you!



Follow our game onsite:http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_4_.28March_4th.29_-_Year_4_.282001.29



Answer to:  rapacianum@...



REPORT ON CURRENT STANDINGS



Let us see what are the current standing after Day 3:



1st - Gaia Veturia Sacerdos = 9 pts

2nd - Appia Gratia Avita = 9 pts

3rd - Tiberius Galerius Paulinus = 8 pts



Wow, this IS a close race! Veturia Sacerdos and Gratia Avita are both relatively new citizens, and what brave and courageous citizens! They jump into the Nova Roman history contest, and take the lead! They are our new generation, and they show they are learning our history, and becoming true Nova Romans. Ti. Paulinus is a veteran citizen, and a most honorable censor and senator. He knows Nova Roma better than his palm. Will our fresh and triumphant new citizens be able to win him? Who will win? Only gods know, but don't let them to have an easy run: join the race, answer a question, and left them all behind!



TODAY'S QUESTION



This is the fourth question

of the Nova Roman History contest. Who is the best among us? Come on

fellow citizens, let's prove you are the most dedicated Nova Roman! ;)

You can answer previous questions, too!

This is day 4, we are in the fourth year of Nova Roma. 

Day 4 (March 4th) - Year 4 (2001)

Question #4. What happened on the Ides of March in the fourth year of Nova Roma? Why did it happen?



http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_4_.28March_4th.29_-_Year_4_.282001.29



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RULES

1.

Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question

remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions

in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for

quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5.

In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of

correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness

must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon

examination and comparison of the quality of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.



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Salvete!

Happy 15th Birthday and Anniversary to the Nova Roman Republic! Don't forget to participate in the Visual Art Contest:

Visual Art Contest: "15 Years of Nova Roma"

Create a photo, video, picture montage, painting, drawing, music mix
with photos, or anything visible, and upload to any place where it can
be seen (for example YouTube). There are no rules! But you have only 15
days, like Nova Roma has 15 years, to complete your worke, and to send
in to the race.

Rules
Your visual art work must be sent (a link to it) to the Main List of Nova Roma in order to be judged and voted upon.
Citizens of Nova Roma will vote on your work, method described later.


Valete!

LUDI NOVI ROMANI
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI


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Salvete!

Honor the 15th Birthday and Anniversary of the Nova Roman Republic! Participate in the Literary Contest:

Literary Contest: "15 Years of Nova Roma"

Write a poem or a prose work that celebrates the 15 years-old Nova
Roma. There are no rules! But you have only 15 days, like Nova Roma has
15 years, to complete your poem or prose, and to send in to the race.

Rules
Your literary work must be sent to the Main List of Nova Roma in order to be judged and voted upon.
Citizens of Nova Roma will vote on your work, method described later.



LUDI NOVI ROMANI - XVth ANNIVERSARY
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI



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Salvete!

Let your computer gaming be a dedicated sacrifice for the 15th Anniversary of the Nova Roma! Participate in the RTW Championship:

ROME: TOTAL WAR Championship
If you want to participate in the first ROME: TOTAL WAR Championship
honoring the 15th birthday of Nova Roma, send a blank email to:

nr_rtw_championship-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


LUDI NOVI ROMANI - XVth ANNIVERSARY
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI



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Salvete omnes,

Lentule is right, if memory doesn't fail me Caesar was addressing a
mutinous legion and the term was insulting because the reasons Lentulus
already stated. I don't know if it was at this time also Caesar told
them if they want to be discharged and received their promissed bonus we
would raise new legions and lead them to Africa (where the actual
legion(s) were refusing to go since their serving time had ended). When
he returned victorious with the new legions we would pay them the
promised bonus, so when he addressed them as Quirites he was stressing
them they weren't his soldiers, his comrades, anymore and were only
citizens. The soldiers begged to be taken back and in that way Caesar
ended the mutiny and had his veteran troops back.

Valete optime,
Crassus

In a message dated 3/4/2013 1:35:12 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cn_corn_lent@... writes:

when C. Caesar during the Gallic wars held speeches before the battles, he
called his comrades "Quirites" when he wanted to chastise them as not
worthy to the battlefield but only to the forum. The proper address of Roman
citizens is "Quirites" in civic forums, but on battlefield it implies that
the soldiers would rather debate, consult, vote and rely on their rights or
demanding justice instead of properly obeying and dying boldly when needed.
Soldiers were properly address "commilitones" (comrades, fellow soldiers).
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Q. Fabius Maximus
Praefectus Legionus
SOL Militarium
Salvete
"Quirites" goes back to the militia days of the Legio up to the Punic and
Macedonian wars when the army was a levy of the general populace. By
Caesar's time the army was professional, due to the Marian reforms soldiers
swore loyalty to their Legatus and the Army's General in chief and not Rome.
The legionarie was out fitted by that General, and owed his continued well
being to him, typical Roman Patron/Client relationship.

By calling his mutinous legionaries "citizens" in his speech, Caesar
compared them to mere citizens of the earlier amateur armies and not members of
the elite Roman Army which made them inferior. The mutineers were so moved
or shamed that they begged to be restored to Caesar's patronage.

Personally, I do not believe Caesar's posturing and the mutiny was not as
great as he makes it out to be.

Here is the Suetonian actual quote of the incident:
"When the soldiers of the X legion at Rome demanded their discharge and
rewards for their service, with violent threats and no small danger to the
city, although the war was then raging in Africa, he did not hesitate,
contrary to the advice of his friends, to meet the legion, and disband it. But
addressing them by the title of "Quirites," instead of "Soldiers," he by this
single word so thoroughly brought them round and changed their
determination, that they immediately cried out they were his " soldiers," [soldurii]
and followed him to Africa, although he had refused their service. He
nevertheless punished the most mutinous among them with the loss of a third of
their share in the plunder, and the land destined for them." (Suet. Jul 70)

By the way this trick to motivate soldiers made it into "Stratagems."
Valete




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Salvete,
On a positive note, the word QUERIDO (k ree do) is the name used for a favorite child. QUERIDO andQUIRITES have an obvious common origin. So I venture to say that most people want a calm approach to solving problems, and when violence is necessary the Quirites call on the Commilitones. Just don't tell the Commilitones they have a choice.


Such is life in the field of survival - All's fair in love and war:
Non facies cum eis non facies absque illis.
You can't live with them; you can't live without them.

Vale,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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From: "QFabiusMaxmi@..." <QFabiusMaxmi@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Term "Quiris" ("Quirites", in plural)

 


In a message dated 3/4/2013 1:35:12 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cn_corn_lent@... writes:

when C. Caesar during the Gallic wars held speeches before the battles, he
called his comrades "Quirites" when he wanted to chastise them as not
worthy to the battlefield but only to the forum. The proper address of Roman
citizens is "Quirites" in civic forums, but on battlefield it implies that
the soldiers would rather debate, consult, vote and rely on their rights or
demanding justice instead of properly obeying and dying boldly when needed.
Soldiers were properly address "commilitones" (comrades, fellow soldiers).
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Q. Fabius Maximus
Praefectus Legionus
SOL Militarium
Salvete
"Quirites" goes back to the militia days of the Legio up to the Punic and
Macedonian wars when the army was a levy of the general populace. By
Caesar's time the army was professional, due to the Marian reforms soldiers
swore loyalty to their Legatus and the Army's General in chief and not Rome.
The legionarie was out fitted by that General, and owed his continued well
being to him, typical Roman Patron/Client relationship.

By calling his mutinous legionaries "citizens" in his speech, Caesar
compared them to mere citizens of the earlier amateur armies and not members of
the elite Roman Army which made them inferior. The mutineers were so moved
or shamed that they begged to be restored to Caesar's patronage.

Personally, I do not believe Caesar's posturing and the mutiny was not as
great as he makes it out to be.

Here is the Suetonian actual quote of the incident:
"When the soldiers of the X legion at Rome demanded their discharge and
rewards for their service, with violent threats and no small danger to the
city, although the war was then raging in Africa, he did not hesitate,
contrary to the advice of his friends, to meet the legion, and disband it. But
addressing them by the title of "Quirites," instead of "Soldiers," he by this
single word so thoroughly brought them round and changed their
determination, that they immediately cried out they were his " soldiers," [soldurii]
and followed him to Africa, although he had refused their service. He
nevertheless punished the most mutinous among them with the loss of a third of
their share in the plunder, and the land destined for them." (Suet. Jul 70)

By the way this trick to motivate soldiers made it into "Stratagems."
Valete

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Salvete,
What am I missing?

1. At the Album Civium;
2. I click on My Account;
3. I click on Submit or Change your photo;
4. I click on upload page;
5. I click on Browse;
6. I click on my picture;
7. I click Upload file (I did this five time already);
8. Then I get this message

-

* A file with this name exists already, please check File:Robin Pic2 150x150 9521Th.jpg if you are not sure if you want to change it.
Please modify the file description below and try again.

-

What do I do next to get my picture on the Album Civium?
Vale,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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Placidus Lentulo omnibusque S.P.D.

The way I always understood the term "Quirites" is that it is very
formal. I often began an official speech of mine (such as in the opening
of a Ludi event) by saying "Salvete, Quirites!", because I perceive this
as being highly respectful of all citizens regardless of who they are or
what they are - rich, poor, civilians, soldiers. In the same way I
always perceived the term "commilitones" to be strictly limited to the
military environment, and since I'm not involved in that environment
(and I never was) I'd rather not use it. But when I am saluting everyone
in a less formal or more generic way, I prefer something like "Salvete
omnes!" or "[...] Placidus omnibus civibus S.P.D.". This seems to me the
best way of saluting any number of people. If I'm wrong, please correct me.

Optime vale, et valete,
-Placidus


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A. Liburnio Hadrianus Quadrae et omnibus in foro Salutem.

I am digging back in my memory, but, if I remember correctly, the name of your picture should be your Roman name. In your case that would be  Tiberius Marcius Quadra.JPG. That will  connect it to your page.

There used to be a page with instructions on the subject, but I can not find it on the NR wiki.


Valete optime
ALH

P.S. "Querido" derives from the Latin verb "Quaero'. It shares its origin with the Portuguese "Querido". The same root is found in all romance languages and in the English composites "to require", "to inquire", etc...


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From: Robin Marquardt <remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:23 AM
Subject: STEP 9? - Re: PAX vs BELLUM: ELIGERE- Re: [Nova-Roma] Term "Quiris" ("Quirites", in plural)


 
Salvete,
What am I missing?

1. At the Album Civium;
2. I click on My Account;
3. I click on Submit or Change your photo;
4. I click on upload page;
5. I click on Browse;
6. I click on my picture;
7. I click Upload file (I did this five time already);
8. Then I get this message

-

* A file with this name exists already, please check File:Robin Pic2 150x150 9521Th.jpg if you are not sure if you want to change it.
Please modify the file description below and try again.

-

What do I do next to get my picture on the Album Civium?
Vale,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

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Can someone please help me upload my photo to my ALBVM CIVIVM Account Settings: Tiberius Marcius Quadra ( #12529 )?

M.Quadra A.Hadrianus et omnibus in foro Salutem!
Thanks Hadrianus. I tried your suggestion; changed the name of my picture as you stated. Same failure to upload my picture.

Regarding QUIRIDO: Guam has its own pidgin hybrid of what I hear to contain the native Taomona with:
Latin - LOQUI = speak; in Guam it is an expression of dissatisfaction, a sigh - "I LOQUI!"

Portuguese - QUERIDO = favorite child; in Guam spelling varies i.e. QUIRIDO.
Spanish - SIÑOT = sir; in Guam it is señor misspelled SIÑOT.
Italian - BOCA = mouth; in Guam it means EAT.
English - UNIBETSEDAT = university; in Guam it is university misspelled UNIBETSEDAT.
Taomona - GUIHAN = Fish; Guihan is not a borrowed word, nor have I heard it anywhere besides Guam.


This approach to Guam's educators misspelling borrowed words makes me cringe, but until I earn my Doctorate and become a education leader, I am subject to their whims.
Valete optime,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra, BBA

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From: Bruno Zani <reenbru@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 4:27 AM
Subject: Re: STEP 9? - Re: PAX vs BELLUM: ELIGERE- Re: [Nova-Roma] Term "Quiris" ("Quirites", in plural)

A. Liburnio Hadrianus Quadrae et omnibus in foro Salutem.

I am digging back in my memory, but, if I remember correctly, the name of your picture should be your Roman name. In your case that would be  Tiberius Marcius Quadra.JPG. That will  connect it to your page.

There used to be a page with instructions on the subject, but I can not find it on the NR wiki.

Valete optime
ALH

P.S. "Querido" derives from the Latin verb "Quaero'. It shares its origin with the Portuguese "Querido". The same root is found in all romance languages and in the English composites "to require", "to inquire", etc...

________________________________
From: Robin Marquardt remarq777@... To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 3:23 AM
Subject: STEP 9? - Re: PAX vs BELLUM: ELIGERE- Re: [Nova-Roma] Term "Quiris" ("Quirites", in plural)



Salvete,
What am I missing?

1. At the Album Civium;
2. I click on My Account;
3. I click on Submit or Change your photo;
4. I click on upload page;
5. I click on Browse;
6. I click on my picture;
7. I click Upload file (I did this five time already);
8. Then I get this message

-

* A file with this name exists already, please check File:Robin Pic2 150x150 9521Th.jpg if you are not sure if you want to change it.
Please modify the file description below and try again.

-

What do I do next to get my picture on the Album Civium?
Vale,

Tiberius Marcius Quadra

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A. Liburnius omnibus in foro Salutem

I have researched the word "Quiris" and I discovered different explanations, all treating only the "linguistic" part of the name. I finally found in my Callonghi's Latin-Italian dictionary a "political" explanation, which I suspect is closer to reality. 

According to Callonghi, when Romulus united the Roman city of Rome with the Sabine city of Cures and shared power with the Sabine king Titus Tatius, it was decided that the citizens of both cities could use either the Latin or the Sabine name, hence Quiris and Romanus were considered synonyms and usable by all citizens of the new combined city.

Since many Romans had Sabine blood in them (particularly after the event known as "the rape of the Sabines"), it is understandable how 'Quiris"
actually may have replaced, in time, the term  "Romanus" in such limited meaning.


I agree with Placidus' conclusion that the term is not only respectful, but probably  the best  description, as used used by the Romans, to define a "Roman citizen".


As for the military connotation, it mat have originated from the words,
probably of Sabine origin,  "Quiritatio", "Quirito", or asking for
help, reinforcements.


Valete optime
ALH


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Cn. Lentulus Quiritibus s. p. d.
We are celebrating the 15th Birthday of Nova Roma. How to better celebrate our Roman culture, than making the Roman tongue voice the glory of Rome again! Try it: there is nothing to lose! Join the race you, too, it's never late! Honor Rome, and Nova Roma by learning Latin!

TODAY'S QUESTION
http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Latinum#Question_3_.28March_5th.29

Send your answer to: cnaeus_cornelius@...

CURRENT STANDINGS
1st - C. Claudius Quadratus=84 pts1st - P. Annaeus Constantinus Placidus=84 pts2nd - A. Liburnius Hadrianus=83 pts3rd -  Ap. Gratia Avita=72 pts4th - Nathan Zammit=64 pts
What my eyes see?! The old heroes in race again: Placidus, winner of most Latin contests, and Liburnius, who challanged Placidus many times, but we yet wait for a victory to be seen. And what a surprise to see Claudius leading the race, a new Latinist of Nova Roma; and perhaps the contestant who puts an end on the Placidian series of Latin contest triumphs? We welcome Gratia, new citizen, and apparently a born Latinist, and Nathan, applicant for citizenship, and a promising Latin talent: but even he can win the contest, as it guides the player from ground zero. I hope to see surprises in the Certamen; and maybe Nathan as a winner!

Rules of the Certamen Latinum

1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day. There will be 7 questions in total.

2. Answers are to be sent to <cnaeus_cornelius@...
3. Answers may be sent in until the last day of the games: you can answer all questions (#1-7) even on the last day, but in this case, you'll get no speed points.

SEND ANSWERS TO: cnaeus_cornelius@...

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Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilicius Quiritibus SPD


Hurray!! We have arrived to the 5th year of Nova Roma! Isn't time travel a wonderful thing? Now let's solve our next mystery, and you, there, you who read but don't answer, get your hand dirty, and jump into the Ludi Novi Romani!
You can answer and send in past questions, too, they still earn points for you!

Follow our game onsite:http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_5_.28March_5th.29_-_Year_5_.282002.29

Answer to:  rapacianum@...


TODAY'S QUESTION

This is the fifth question of the Nova Roman History contest. Who is the best nova Roman? If you missed previous questions, no worries, answer them now, they are worth worthy points even now!
This is day 5, we are in the fifth year of Nova Roma. 
Day 5 (March 5th) - Year 5 (2002)Question #5. There was a change regarding the corporate entity of Nova Roma in the fifth year of our history. What was this change?
ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...



RULES
1. Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5. In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon examination and comparison of the quality
of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.


ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...

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Final Reminder

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From: Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@... Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Subject: Writing Contest Rules
To: "Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com novaroma-announce <novaroma-announce@yahoogroups.com backalley@yahoogroups.com

Avete Omnes,

It is my pleasure to bring to you the first writing contest -
hopefully the first of many, in Nova Roma. The purpose of this is
fourfold:

1 - Further develop the Nova Roma Wiki by the creation of articles
that are more than just a couple of sentences long.
2 - Spark more interesting discussion on the ML and sodalitas lists
(since once posted on the ML and appropriate to sodalitas - the
information can be posted there as well)
3 - To allow the writers of Nova Roma to wax lyrical on their skills
and get some publicity from it. :)
4 - To develop a more academic level of discussion through the use of
sources in the writing.

To accomplish this we will have a monthly contest.

March's topic is: Roman Personalities (This includes Nova Roma
Personalities - Yes I was asked if that was also in the topic)

Minimum requirements:

All entries must be sent to robert.woolwine@.... Any entry
posted on any list will be disqualified.
Entries must have a minimum of 300 words typed
3 sources must be utilized in the article.
Language used must be English.
Entries must be submitted to robert.woolwine@... by March 10th.
There are no maxiumum word counts nor maximum number of references.

Judges - who are mostly lined up will have a week to judge the papers.
They will then return their results to robert.woolwine@...
Judges will be given blind papers to review, In other words they will
be getting the papers directly from me with no identifying author -
this will keep it about as impartial as I can make it.
Judges cannot participate in the contest (for obvious reasons).

If you win two contest in one year (12 month revolving) then you will
be unable to compete until the earliest anniversary, In other words,
if you win the March and August entry and it is now December you
cannot participate for the sake of earning a prize until next March
rolls around.

All information presented for the contest is your own original work -
it can be submitted to a plagerism checker for verification, and the
work can be posted on the Nova Roma website with authorship
identified.

Prize: Either a $15.00 gift card or a $15.00 paypal deposit.
Article to be posted on the Nova Roma Mainlist - credit to
the author.
Article to be posted and promoted on the Nova Roma Wiki website

If anyone has any questions or concerns - please post them. I have
tried to think of everything - but I am sure someone will have a good
question that I did not think of or forgot to include and this is a
learning experience at this point.

Respectfully,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Consul of Nova Roma


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C. Petronius L. Sullae salutem,
 
 
So this contest is only for English writers...
 
Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
pridie Nonas Martias MMDCCLXVI 




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Ave,

This is the third or 4th time I posted this and you just brought it up?

Respectfully,

Sulla

Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilicius Quiritibus SPD


The 6th year of Nova Roma - the 6th day of the Games celebrating our 15th Birthday. Didn't answer previous questions? No problem! Get started now! You can answer and send in past questions, too, they still earn points for you!

Follow our game onsite:http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXVI/Certamen_Historicum#Day_6_.28March_6th.29_-_Year_6_.282003.29

Answer to:  rapacianum@...

Day 6 (March 6th) - Year 6 (2003)
Question #6. In our sixth year, Nova Roma organized its 2nd Conventus, international convention. What was the event called back then, and who was its highest ranking participant?
ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...



RULES
1.
Questions are posted daily, one question per one day, each question
remembering one year of Nova Roman history. There will be 15 questions
in total.2. There are points for correctness and points for quickness of answers.3. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer. Half point may be given for an incomplete but otherwise correct answer.4. For each question, the contestant who is first to answer that question, regardless to its correctness, gets 3 speed points for quickness. The second person to answer the question gets 2 speed points, the third person gets 1 speed point. The rest of the answers get no speed points.5.
In case of a tie between the contestants, the winner is whose points of
correctness are the higher. If these are tie, too, points for quickness
must be compared. If it's a tie again, the jury will decide upon
examination and comparison of the quality of their answers.6. Answers are to be sent to rapacianum@... before the official publishing of the
correct answers on the mailing lists of Nova Roma, at the end of the 15 days.


ANSWER TO:  rapacianum@...


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Salvete omnes!

Welcome to Rome, and welcome to our outside broadcast. I'm Crispus, and its my pleasure to bring you the scene as the crowds are gathering for the first of the chariot races.

You join us here at the Circus Maximus for the opening of the races held to celebrate the 15th birthday of Nova Roma.

The morning is a little chilly, but the skies are clear and we hope to have a fine day and the going should be reasonably firm.

The big parade left the Forum earlier today, and the trumpets are just announcing its arrival here at the Circus. The town is packed with visitors to the games, and even as the parade came down through the streets there were more and more people arriving from far and wide. Yes folks, the Ludi of Nova Roma are famed far and wide as the great spectacles of the age, a fitting tribute to the might and glory of the young Republic.

And here they come now, the priests, the magistrates, the trumpets and the drums, all spilling out into the Circus to take their places for this great spectacle.

And here come the racing teams, the factiones, first the Russae, with their red outfits, then the Albae in white costumes, then the Prasinae in green tunics, and then a mass of blue which is the Venetae with their spotless outfits and masses of pom poms. My word, ladies and gentlemen, this is certainly going to be a colourful spectacle today, and we'll do our best to describe it to you.

Around the Circus I have some colleagues to help keep the commentary going when the races go out of sight round the metae at the ends of the spina, and we can pick up the signals from points within the banks of seating which are already filled with the crowds.

And now the factiones are leading their own teams round the Circus so the crowds can see the horses and the rigs. The grooms have done a magnificent job in presenting the horses. Their coats gleam, their manes are decked with ribbons and trophies, and just look at that - some even have ropes of pearls entwined in their manes. The rigs have been prepared to a very high standard, with paintwork and woodwork finished to perfection. Yes indeed, no expense has been spared by the captains of the factiones in making sure that their fans are treated to the best possible view of all the contestants.

Now they have to go off to the stables behind the starting post where the grooms, handlers and helpers will make each team ready for the first race. There's just time to tell you that the magistrates are all in position up in the stands, and that honey cakes are being distributed by the girls from the bakery Tiberia. Yes folks, coverage of today's events is brought to you courtesy of several local businesses, including the Tiberia bakery, suppliers of the best honey cakes in Rome.

And now a big cheer goes up as Sulla, the Consul, waves to the crowds. What a happy day this will be for him after all the hard work he has been doing.

Well folks, we'll be back shortly to cover the start of the first race, but until then I'm returning you to the studio. But keep listening to this station as we continue our coverage of the Ludi today.

Valete omnes!
Crispus

GO RUSSATA, RUSSATA!!!!!

Crassus

Salvete omnes!

Welcome back to our broadcast today from the Circus Maximus, and this is your reporter Crispus talking to you from the stables where the teams are being made ready for the first race.

First of all a reminder that these games are being held to mark the 15th anniversary of Nova Roma, and we have spectators here from all parts, with just as many joining us over the airwaves. This year, for the first time, we are able to bring you uninterrupted commentary from extra reporters around the Circus. It really is impossible to see the entire race from just one spot, and we want you listeners to be able to enjoy the entire games in their entirety.

A reminder too that the games are being sponsored by many businesses here in Rome, and particularly by the bakery Tiberia, makers of the best honey cakes in the city.

Now I've been able to make my way down to the stables to see the teams and find out about the tactics we will see here today. Here is the first team which is Albata in the white colours, managed by our Vestal C. Maria Caeca. The auriga is called Hermanus He's an extremely experienced driver, and you can guess from his name that he is a German, though he hopes to someday obtain Roman citizenship. I've had a chat with him, and I can tell you that he is absolutely fearless, and very tall, strong, blond and charming. He will go all out to win, but he will compete in a very noble manner, attacking other drivers if he feels it necessary, but he will NEVER lash a horse, his own or others. His rig is called Ventrus Albus, and it has been decorated to perfection, the woodwork painted in white designs, the leather finished in white decorations. Hermanus has a wicked looking hat with white flashes that he calls his go-faster stripes. I'm looking forward to seeing him on the track.

Next we have the Russata team, managed by C. Aemilius Crassus with lots of grooms and helpers putting the final touches to their rig. The reds are using a team of very fine looking horses, they're Lusitani, and one of the grooms has spent all night looking after them. This rig is called Ulpia Prima, and its simple lines makes it look as if it will drive very fast. I'm standing next to auriga Viriathus who is a small but well-built man with a confident smile. - Please tell the listeners where you come from.- Yes, I was born in Lusitania in the city of Olisipo. I've ridden in several races in Hispania and occasionally in some Ludi in Nova Roma. Its always good to come back to Rome, the heart of the Republic, and to the greatest stadium ever built, the Circus Maximus. - Tell me, Viriathus, what tactics you'll use today - Well, I do best running fast down the straight and trying to keep clear of the rest of the field, but if pushed I'll try to get even to the point of almost forgetting the race itself.. - Well, that's the sort of fighting talk that marks a fast and furious race, so we'll look forward to seeing you out there today. Good luck to you.

Ladies and gentlemen, I must tell you that its really crowded and quite warm in the stables, with the heat of the horses and the sweat of the team workers. The atmosphere is electric, everyone is keyed up and excited by the prospect of the first race.

Now I;m talking to the Blues, the Venetae. This faction was a real spectacle during the procession, with streamers and pom poms and hats and tunics all in a glorious blue colour. They seem very popular with the crowd, and I hear that the betting is going their way at the moment. I know that the bookies are listening in so I must be careful not to give away too many tips, but the blues really do look as if they have prepared well. The rig is called Fulmen and will be driven today by Mugitus. This is from the stables managed by P. Porcius Licinus. I'll try to talk to Mugitus, but I must tell you that he is certainly not from Rome - just listen to him - So, Mugitus, tell us about yourself. - Ach, ye ken I'm frae Hibernia, I'm nae frit by ye Romans, I know how tae race, I'll win the noo! - Well ladies and gentlemen, you can gather that he's from beyond the Wall, and he's going all out to win today. He certainly has a loud voice and powerful presence, so if his voice is anything to go by he will definitely make a good chowing here today.

And now I'm with the last of the entrants, and this is the rig called Valerius I driven by Cynbel the Gaul for the Praesina faction. The faction leader is M. Valerius Traianus, and he's keeping very quiet about his prospects today. But he's an old competitor in these races. He has run a great number of them, so he is no stranger to the Circus.

Well now ladies and gentlemen, time is getting on and we are being asked to clear out of the stables so that he teams can be lined up ready for the start. The aurigae are getting ready to climb aboard, so I'll make my way up to the stands, and I'll be able to tell you about the start. Until then I'll return you to the studio. Keep your ear on this station as we come up to the start. And get your bets on while there is still time.

Valete omnes!
Crispus

Salvete omnes!

Interesting man, that Mugitus. He claims to be from Hibernia, but the stablehands say that he is not, and merely speaks like one who is.

You'll know when Fulmen draws nigh to your seat...you'll hear Mugitus's bellowing even if your eyes are closed.

Valete!

P Porcius Licinus

Salvete omnes!

Welcome back to the Circus Maximus, where I have joined the crowds on the tiers of seats that surround the stadium. And let me tell you, Ladies and Gentlemen, how crowded it is here today for this the first race to mark the 15th anniversary of Nova Roma. The noise is terrific, as people shout their support for their favoured faction, the factions sing their team songs and yell their warlike calls at their opponents, the sellers of food and drink call out their wares, the bookies shout out the closing odds and the trumpets try to make themselves heard to start the race. The rigs have now been led out from the stables to the carceres ready for the start and are pressed up against the gates ready for them to spring open.

And finally the noise drops, all eyes are on the aedilis, P. Annaeus Constantinus Placidus, as he rises with the mappa in his hand. He glances quickly at the staff on the carceres, he drops the mappa, the gates spring open, and they're off.

Down they go towards the first straight, and there's nothing in it as they get onto the course. The sand is firm and this makes for high speeds.

And as they go down the straight its Viriathus for Russata showing a slight lead, then the others neck and neck close behind. Mugitus for Veneta is roaring at his rivals, his face flushed red with fierce emotion, and he is really snarling at Hermanus on his left side. Cynbel is keeping clear away on the right, but he will need to close in again before the bend which will soon be coming up.

Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, the going is certainly fast at the moment, and they're already going into the first bend. Viriathus is moving closer into the spina, and just manages to take the inside track ahead of Hermanus. Mugitus is pushing close into Hermanus, forcing him very close to the wall of the spina. Cynbel the Gaul is keeping clear on the right, which looks wise as there is a real tussle on this first bend. I'm losing sight as they go round the meta, so its over to Varenus to report the next straight.

Yes, this is Varenus taking up the commentary, and I can tell you that Russata with Viriathus is just clear at the front, but there is a real battle between Albata and Veneta for second. Hermanus for Albata is keeping as close to the spina as he can, but Mugitus of Veneta is swerving into his rig and pushing it dangerously close. Mugitus is really threatening Hermanus, Hermanus is keeping his eyes firmly on the track ahead and the wall that is only inches away. And yes, I can see clashes between these two, and between Hermanus and the wall, and yes I can hear the scrape of wood on stone as they go round this first corner. Cynbel the Gaul is just hanging on, taking it quite wide so as to stay clear of the two who are scrapping ahead of him.

And as they go into the next straight its still Viriathus for Russata with a small lead, Hermanus for Albata right on his heels, Mugitus screaming like a mad thing and flailing his whip, and Cynbel moving to the outside ready for an overtake.

Down the straight they go, this is a really fast race Ladies and Gentlemen, but it looks as if there is some soft sand now and Viriathus is throwing up huge clouds of dust - yes - he's been slowed by the soft sand and Veneta and Albata are catching him up. But Cynbel has taken advantage of his outside position - he's on firmer ground and is clear of the sandstorm that Russata is throwing up. Praesina is starting to overtake, and yes, he's just a neck ahead as the end of the straight comes into view. But can he move across to get the advantage of the bend? The dolphin goes down as the first lap ends, and now back to Crispus as the bend starts to have an effect.

And its Crispus at the start of lap two, I can see them coming out of the bend, and Cynbel for Praesina is just hanging on with a very slight lead from Viriathus of Russata, but Mugitus is throwing his rig as fast as he can, bellowing threats and insults at everyone around him. And yes, he has crashed sideways into Hermanus of Albata - I could hear wood splintering there and I expect we will see some damage as they pick up speed on the straight.

Just listen to the roar from the crowd. They're loving this race, and the factions are going absolutely berserk. Pom poms are being hurled in the air, and the team songs are being roared out. Its still Viriathus in the lead, from Mugitus, but Hermanus is beginning to lose ground - yes there must have been some damage from Mugitus on that last bend, so its Russata in the lead from Veneta as they go up the straight. And now Cynbel of the Praesina has started to move up on the outside - yes, here he comes, overtaking Albata to challenge Veneta for second place. Now they're moving clear of Hermanus, so Albata are dropping behind into fourth place. The Blues supporters are starting to goad the Whites - what's that they're singing - oh yes. "You're not singing anymore" is what they're calling out. Hermanus has heard it, and he is rallying his team to try to get back into third place. Meanwhile Cynbel the Gaul has put on a real spurt, and is right on Viriathus's heels. Veneta are losing place now, and Albata are determined to move up the field. Just look at Hermanus go, his white stripes streaming with his blond hair, he certainly looks magnificent, but the strain on his team is showing as they haul the damaged rig. Will he hold out? The Albata fans are shouting themselves hoarse to give their team the strength to turn this race around.

And the next bend is now in sight, with Russata in the lead, then Veneta on the inside very close to the spina, being pushed hard by Praesina. Lets see how Veneta like being crushed against the spina this time. And with Albata now in final place its back to Varenus to pick up the commentary.

And this is Varenus, and as they turn into the bend its Russata with a narrow lead from Veneta who is far too close to the spina, being pushed by Praesina and Albata. Hermanus for Albata is fighting magnificently, but the damage his rig suffered is taking its toll on the horses, despite every effort by this courageous driver. They are beginning to straighten out now as the bend opens out, and the long clear run will definitely favour Viriathus and the reds. He's a fine horseman like many from Spain, and he is getting the very best out of his team. Just look at them go as they pound down the straight, opening up a clear lead from Cynbel and Mugitus. So its Russata followed by Veneta, then Praesina and last Albata as they hurtle down this straight. The crowd are loving this, a great spectacle and well worthy of the celebrations of Nova Roma's anniversary.

And as they pass the lap marker and the second dolphin goes down I can see that Russata is extending his lead, while Albata is continuing to lose ground. Cynbel and Mugitus are neck and neck for second place, but Cynbel for Praesina is on the outside, and can push Veneta hard against the spina. But Mugitus is like a man possessed, a raging demon, whose terrifying aspect is dominating the field. They go into the bend, and its back to Crispus to continue the report.

Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, Crispus again, and as they go round the bend its Russata just holding onto his lead, then a fierce scrap between Veneta and Praesina, and Albata quite a long way back now. Cynbel for Praesina has taken the turn quite a bit too wide, and Veneta has come clear in second place. Will Cynbel be able to make up the ground, or is Mugitus too strong a competitor? And how about Albata? Hermanus is starting to have real problems controlling his rig, which is veering from side to side, and the horses are beginning to tire.

And as they go up the straight its Cynbel putting on a huge spurt and beginning to close in on Veneta. My word, there two have been at one another's throats for this whole race, and still they're fighting it out hammer and tongs. The Green faction are leaping out of their seats with excitement. Cynbel is the hero at the moment, and the gap with Veneta is narrowing. The Blues are responding with a mass of pom pom waving as their rig fights fiercely to hold on. And now Mugitus starts firing his whip at the blue rig, trying to force them off course. They've got plenty of space at the moment, and no danger of collision at this stage, so its just a matter of who can get the best out of their team. All eyes are on these two as they hurtle down the straight, the clouds of dust throwing up behind them, whips cracking, the crowds going mad with excitement. Well Ladies and Gentlemen, that was a wonderful lap, but the turn is in sight to I must hand you over to Varenus to take up the commentary.

And as they go into the turn its still Russata with a good lead from Praesina and Veneta who are neck and neck with Praesina on the inside now. But now Mugitus is repeating his attack on Cynbel by crushing him into the spina. Cynbel has kept his turn very tight to the spina this time, and there is no room for him to manoeuvre clear from Mugitus. I can hear wood beginning to make contact, wheels beginning to rub, wheels against stone on the spina, and I can see that Mugitus is making his favourite move. He simply likes a rough fight, and it looks as if it is beginning to pay off again. As they come round and into the straight, its Cynbel's turn to have to fight to keep his rig moving in a straight line. And because of the bend, the wheels are suffering a lot of strain at this point, allowing Mugitus to move ahead at the end of the turn. So as the straight begins, its Russata with a good lead, then Veneta, Praesina beginning to lose speed, and Albata still going but a good way back now. And with the straight ahead of him, Viriathus for Russata is able to put his tactics to good use by speeding up on the straight. But Mugitus, now he doesn't have an opponent close by, can put all his energy into driving his rig, and he begins to coax every last ounce of effort out of his team. Just look at them go, they're tearing down the straight and starting to shrink the gap.

But hold on a moment, Viriathus has found that stretch of soft sand, and his wheels are starting to sink in. The horses are floundering in the soft going, and the steering is becoming a problem. The Reds are urging him on, but how long is this soft area going to last? He summons every last bit of effort from his team, and at last the rig straightens up. But is it too late? Mugitus has seen the soft ground and gone wide to avoid it, and has been able to keep up his fast pace. He is beginning to close the gap with every passing second. Viriathus looks back over his shoulder and sees Mugitus moving up fast on his heels. This is it, its now or never. With a massive effort he flings his body into the rig to lift it forwards, and the wheels again begin to come loose from the soft sand. There are only a few feet between them, but he is picking up speed again and the gap is maintained.

Now the finish is in sight. The crowd have gone completely wild with excitement. No one knows who to cheer the loudest for - Viriathus for regaining control at the last moment, or Mugitus for his long fight round the arena. They yell passionately just for the excitement of the occasion, for the spectacle and the drama, for the horsemanship and the spirit of the competition. What a great ending to this first race, and what a wonderful anniversary gift to Nova Roma.

The last dolphin turns, and its Viriathus for Russata by a whisker, then Mugitus for Veneta, then a long gap before Cynbel for Praesina and Hermanus for Albata come limping home. Back to Crispus for the final result.

Yes, thank you Varenus, and I can confirm that the result is as follows:

1, Ulpia Prima driven by Viriathus for Russata. Congratulations to C Aemilius crassus for his win.
2. Fulmen driven by Mugitus for Veneta. Congratulations to P. Porcius Licinus for a valiant attempt.
3. Valerius driven by Cynbel the Gaul for Praesina.
4. Ventrus Albus driven by Hermanus for Albata.

So the Reds have it, and they and the Blues go through to the next round of the context.

Stay tuned for more race reports over the next few days.

This transmission was brought to you by courtesy of Tiberia bakery, makers of the finest honey bread in Nova Roma, and is dedicated to the 15th anniversary celebrations of our beloved Republic.

Valete omnes!
Crispus

RUSSATA, RUSSATA, RUSSATA!!!!!

Viriathus has earned well his first victory in Nova Roma. It will be party
time tonight!

RUSSATA, RUSSATA, RUSSATA!!!

Crassus
On 7 Mar 2013 18:25, "GAIUS MARCIUS CRISPUS" <jbshr1pwa@... wrote:

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Caninus Crasso sal.

Congratulations, Preator! It pleases me to learn of your victory in the circus today. I look forward to the celebration this evening. Enjoy your win and give Viriathus his due.

However, soon Veneta shall rise. You, of course, will be welcome to join me in celebration at my villa on that day.

Fac valeas!


Marcus Pompeius Caninus
America Boreoccidentalis
Tibunus Plebis
Civis novus romanus sum.
Vivat Nova Roma!






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From: Aemilius Crassus <c.aemilius.crassus@... Date: 3/7/13 10:02 am
To: Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com, "Nova-Roma" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
RUSSATA, RUSSATA, RUSSATA!!!!!

Viriathus has earned well his first victory in Nova Roma. It will be party
time tonight!

RUSSATA, RUSSATA, RUSSATA!!!

Crassus
On 7 Mar 2013 18:25, "GAIUS MARCIUS CRISPUS" <jbshr1pwa@... wrote:

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Salvete Omnes!



My congratulations to Crassus and his chariot! It was a race truly well
run! As to Mugitus .well, now. He might want to know that Hermanus was, at
one time, a war chariot warrior for the Germani ..and the first thing he had
to learn when coming into my service that killing his opponents was NOT a
part of the race protocol. However, he is not a very forgiving individual,
and sometimes, most regrettably, reverts to type. It will be very
interesting to see what happens when they race one another again, as
Hermanus has vowed they will.



But I have one more chariot .and tiny Anwyn is not just fearless .she's
Welsh, which means . she knows only one way to behave, which can best be
described as lethal. She has also made an art of whip management, and right
now, she is out for blood .anybody's blood.



Valete Bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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M. Pompeius Caninus C. Mariae Caecae sal.

My dear friend, I am greatly saddened to see Hermanus failed to advance in the races today. Truly, Albata deserved a better showing but please do not treat Hermanus harshly as he seemed to be doing all he could to score a win for Albata. I wish you and Albata greater fortune and glory in the next ludus. Nonetheless, I do hope I will be graced with your company tonight at our noble Praetor's villa as he celebrates his (short-lived) victory.

Fac valeas amicae!



Marcus Pompeius Caninus
America Boreoccidentalis
Tibunus Plebis
Civis novus romanus sum.
Vivat Nova Roma!


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Salve Canine!



Oh, this was none of Hermanus' doing! In fact, given the situation, even
finishing the race with himself and his chariot in one piece (more or less)
demonstrated incredible skill. Of course, the chariot will need to be
rebuilt, and he has some ideas about that, and we will begin work
immediately.



Of course, I shall be attending the Praetor's celebration! I've heard he
has a good supply of some incredible wine from Hispania, among other treats!




Vale Bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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Salve amica ,

I'm too sorry to not see Hermanus in the following races. Maybe he could
teach Viriathus how to spot soft sand in the race track.

And you can bet there will be good wine made from grapes grown in the banks
of River Durius and from the planes trans tagus (Alentejo).

Vale et valete,
Crassus

Salvete SPD,

I'm sorry; I don't get this virtual "horse races" ludus. The amount of reading it takes to figure it out is a barrier.

 
Would someone care to, as simply as possible id est line item, briefly state the basics of Ludi Novi Romani? (Where to see game; how to play game; who's playing; et cetera).


Et sunt aufer!
And they're off!

Gratias tibi ago,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


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From: Aemilius Crassus <c.aemilius.crassus@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 7:57 AM
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] RE: [Nova_roma_] LUDI NOVI ROMANI - QVINDECENNALIA - CHARIOT RACES - FIRST QUARTERFINAL

Salve amica ,

I'm too sorry to not see Hermanus  in the following races. Maybe he could
teach Viriathus how to spot soft sand in the race track.

And you can bet there will be good wine made from grapes grown in the banks
of River Durius and from the planes trans tagus (Alentejo).

Vale et valete,
Crassus