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A wave of anticipation has descended upon the city as Gaius Julius Caesar, dictator-for-life, prepares to attend tomorrow’s Senate session, where new appointments and promotions are expected to be announced ahead of his planned Parthian campaign.
While some names are rumoured to be favoured, many surprises are expected as offices including praetorships and tribuneships are likely to be reassigned in preparation for Caesar’s long absence. The famed haruspex Spurinna, who recently issued dark warnings regarding this day, has again been sighted near the Forum. Caesar has remained unconcerned about the portents, even leaving his bodyguards behind when seen on a stroll over the Palatine earlier this morning. More to come.