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The Lydian Stone

Primary Sources

Transcriptions and translations of the in-universe documents and archival fragments that define the Lydian Stone divergence.

The TLS archives contain a wealth of textual evidence, ranging from official Imperial decrees to private technical correspondence exchanged across time.

Imperial Decrees & Edicts #

Official documents issued by the Roman center in response to the Picentian industrial divergence.

Edict on Standard Measures #

Status: Fragmentary
A formal decree from 80 AD defining standardized units for the textile industry and the enforcement of Imperial weights.


Correspondence & Transmissions #

Private records and logs of the communication facilitated by the Lydian Stone.

The First Blueprint Transmission #

Status: Complete
The transcript of the first technical exchange (79 AD) between Ulysses and Marcus, detailing the core principles of the Spinning Wheel.

Livia's Letter to the Six Widows #

Status: Complete
A persuasive appeal from 79 AD that rallied the regional elite to remain in Campania and invest in industrial labor.


Technical Manuals & Schematics #

Roman interpretations of modern technology, as recorded by Marcus and the Picentian engineers.

The Engine Doctrine #

Status: Complete
A set of "craft instructions" for the maintenance and operation of the bronze oscillating-cylinder engine.


Archival Notes #

Every text in this collection includes:

  • Editorial Note: Clarifying translation status and archival context.
  • Provenance: Where the document was found in the modern excavation.
  • Canon Tier: Its reliability as an historical witness.