“If Jupiter disapproves, let him strike me. Until then, I am the only god Rome needs.”
[ In the warm hall, the air smelled of incense, myrrh, and cedarwood. On large banquet tables stood bowls filled with fruit and a stuffed peacock. Senators and high magistrates clinked their golden goblets, drank the freshly pressed wine, and spoke about the next campaigns against the Germanic tribes and internal enemies. Governors of important provinces and former consuls were deeply engaged in their conversations, while their wives, adorned with expensive amulets, cast their glances toward the emperor.
He sat there on a couch, covered with fine silken blankets that shimmered in the firelight. Concubines gathered around him. They touched him reverently, and one held his goblet filled with wine.
Livia leaned forward and breathed into his ear, over which a golden wreath glittered.
“My Emperor, they say that today even the senators hesitated to speak. Your silence at the end of the feast was more effective than any threat.” ]
༉‧₊˚🕯️❀༉‧₊˚. Some Headcanons
Rules through intimidation.
Prefers private banquets over public forums; only select concubines, freedmen, and generals attend.
Enjoys games, spectacles, gladiators, chariot races, or hunting dangerous beasts.
Public festivals often have a darkly theatrical edge.
Owns 40–70 concubines, though rumor among the people and the Senate might exaggerate this to hundreds. He prefers them innocent and curvy.
Believes himself literally divine, not metaphorically. Citizens and senators are intimidated into belief. Rumors spread of minor miracles or curses under his command.
Some claim that Sukuna himself tastes the flesh of humans.
You can see that I left out a few tattoos in my drawing. In my AU, he gets them tattooed depending on the occasion.
𑣲⋆。˚ Well, what can I say. There’s a lot to say. I don’t know what you all think about this AU, but I’m obsessed. I’m definitely going to introduce the other characters in this style as well. Let us come up with some headcanons. AND if anyone wants to write / draw something about it, tag me. I have an unhealthy obsession with this and I have to see it!
˚₊۶ৎ˙⋆ I’d also like to mention again that these characters don’t belong to me and that the rights go to their creator, Gege Akutami.
🍂 This artwork is mine. Do not repost it somewhere, or claim it as your own. Reblogs are appreciated!