The Lydian Stone

Classical Antiquity

Gaius Calidius, representing the traditional Roman economic structures.
Traditional Roman commerce before the industrial shift.
TypeEra
EraClassical Antiquity
Chronologyunknown – 79 AD
Canoncore (100%)

The era before the Lydian Stone connection, defined by traditional Roman commerce and technology.

Overview #

Classical Antiquity represents the state of the Roman world prior to the activation of the Lydian Stone. It is characterized by an economy primarily based on agriculture and traditional commerce, with technological innovation limited by the lack of mechanized power sources.

Calendar & Dating #

Dating in this era follows the traditional Roman calendar (ab urbe condita or consular years). For the purposes of the wiki, all dates are normalized to the common era (AD).

Major Events #

  • The Pompeii Excavation (Traditional): In the original timeline, Pompeii was buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD and remained largely untouched until the 18th century.
  • The Career of Gaius Calidius: A merchant in Pompeii managing a successful wool business through traditional manual labor and patronage.

Major Factions #

  • The Imperial Bureaucracy: The traditional governing body of the Roman Empire under Emperor Titus.
  • The Guilds (Collegia): Organizations of craftsmen and merchants operating under standard Roman law.

See also #

Sources

  • TLS-WORLD-BIBLE (primary): Section: Ancient Rome