To understand the gravity of the phrase "Romana crucifixa est," you have to understand Roman law. Under the Lex Julia and Lex Porcia , Roman citizens were generally exempt from the summa supplicia —the supreme punishments. A citizen could be exiled, fined, or executed by the sword (beheading), which was considered a mercy compared to the prolonged torture of the cross.
: Explore the implications of recent Conclave forecasts and how the selection of a new Pontiff is framed as either a resurrection or a further "nailing" of the traditional Roman identity. 4. Historical Precedents of "Roman Imperialism"
Enhanced textures for wooden crosses, new historical Latin inscriptions, and expanded environmental storytelling. 2. Narrative & In-Game Lore