May 27, 2017 1 hr 12 min

63 Jovian

from Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium Hosted by Rob and Jamie

Let's face it: Jovian got a bum deal. No other Roman emperor in history started off in such dire circumstances. He is deep in enemy territory, surrounded by a superior force, he has no food, no water, few horses - which are refusing to stay inflated. His men are starting to look at each other as if they are wondering just how tasty Ryanus is. The bridge can't be built, the Persians are calling them names and the elephants, well, they stink! All he has to do is get back home to Constantinople and all will be well...

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