Rome Caesar's Will

The object of the game is to gather sufficient information and evidence that will enable you to address the citizens of Rome at the end of Act 3 in order to prove the innocence of Aurelia and explain the plot behind the assassination of Caesar. During the three Acts the amount of information and evidence you collect will depend upon where you go, to whom you speak and the manner in which you address them. In order to proceed from Act to Act there is a minimum amount of evidence and information you’ll need, this is set out below but it is possible to gather much more than this.

To complete the passage you must have the following information:

Arsinoe is the mistress of Scribonius. 

This information is given by Pamphylia in the house of Titinius or Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [ if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius ]

Arsinoe is in the service of Cleopatra. 

This information is given by Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius] or in the house of Titinius, Pamphylia in the house of Titinius, Arsinoe does not live in the house of Titinius, information given by either Arsinoe or Pamphylia in the house of Titinius. The phial bought by Aurelia from the herbalist was poisoned, information given by either Pamphylia or Scribonius in the house of Titinius or in the Gardens of Caesar [ if one has already spoken with Arsinoe in the house of Titinius ], Locusta and the assistant in the herbalist [ if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius ].

The threatening letter addressed to Locusta forcing her to change the love potion to poison. 

This information is given either in the letter or by Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius], or by Locusta or the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius].

Aurelia had written an order for Locusta.

This information is given by the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius], Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius]. Aurelia had been to look for a love potion from Locusta, information given by the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius], Pamphylia or Scribonius in the house of Titinius

Locusta had received a threatening letter. 

Information given by the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius], Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius].

Locusta had replaced the phial of love potion with poison. 

Information given by the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius], Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius].

Cicero had written to Trebonius: 

This information can be obtained in the letter from Cicero to Trebonius which can be found hidden in a case which is hidden in Laraire [ little consecrated offering daily for the god in the foyer. The Laraire is in the arcade of the house of Titinius. It is necessary to persuade the guard to let us pass. To do this we must show him some proof of Aurelia’s innocence.

The threatening letter to Locusta or the genuine order from Aurelia. 

Letters given by Locusta or by the assistant in the herbalist [if one has taken the phial found in the library in the house of Titinius]. Titinius was a friend of Cicero, information given by Mark Antony to Cicero and Tiro in the house of Cicero, Pamphylia and Scribonius in the house of Titinius and by Brutus in the Temple of Saturn.

The interview on the island during of the Ides of November. 

Information given by Charon on the island, Mark Antony to you or by Octavian to you in the house of Ciceron. Also given by successfully solving the puzzle of Caesar’s battles put to us by Spurinna.

The solution to the puzzle of Caesar’s battles is as follows:

To the north of Gaul transalpine [actually France] Alesia and Bibracte

To the south of L’Hispanie [actually Spain] Munda

To the south of Carthage [actually Tunisia] Thapsus

In Macedonia [actually Greece] Pharsale

In Asia, on the banks of the Black Sea [actually Turkey] Zela

In the kingdom of Ptolemees in Egypt Alexandria.

Cicero opposed Marc Anthony.  

Information given by the guard on the beach of Gaul, Cicero or Octavian in the house of Cicero or Mark Antony at the Regia.

Cleopatra has claimed to be the mistress of Caesar  

Information given by Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar, Spurinna in the Temple of Venus Genetrix or by Servilia at the Goldsmiths.

Brutus wishes to identify his true father. Information given by Brutus in the Temple of Saturn.

Aurelia is a former priestess.  

Information given by Octavian at the Regia, Scribonius in the house of Titanius or by the High Priestess in the Temple of Vesta

Servilia has for a long time been the mistress of Caesar. 

Information given by Servilia at the Goldsmiths.

Scribonius is the secretary of Titinius. 

Information given by Pamphylia and Scribonius at the house of Titinius, Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius] or Pamphylia in the Thermopolium [if one has already spoken with her in the house of Titinius].

Octavius is the grand nephew of Caesar. 

Information given by Octavian at the Regia or in the house of Cicero.

Brutus stabbed Caesar at the Ides of March.

Information given by Calpurnia, or by Artemidorus of Cnidos from the rostrum, Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar or Brutus in the Temple of Saturn [ if one found his dagger in the house of Cicero]

Herennius is one of Mark Antony’s soldiers. 

Information given by Herennius at the Thermopolium

It is necessary to obtain an invitation to Clodia’s party. 

Invitation given by Calpurnia at the Regia or by Clodia in the Gardens of Caesar or by the Attendant at Clodia’s house.

It is necessary to find Brutus’s dagger. 

One can find this in the house of Cicero.

It is necessary to have the letter from Cicero to Titinius decoded. 

The letter is one of two concealed in the case, itself concealed in the Laraire. To open the case it is necessary to go to the goldsmith who will after a bribe give you a key. Then it is necessary to translate with the help of the Caeserian Code found in the house of Titinius.

The solution to the decoding is as follows:

PVPREB = CICERO

GVGVAVHF = TITINIUS

RARZL = ENEMY

RNEF = EARS

PBZCEBZVFVAT YRGGREF = COMPROMISING LETTERS

To correctly position the letters one must take them from the right of the screen and drag them onto the word. Repeat the operation until the word is complete.

It is necessary to have the letter from Cicero to Trebonius decoded. 

The letter is one of two concealed in the case, itself concealed in the Laraire. To open the case it is necessary to go to the goldsmith who will open it or give us a key. Then it is necessary to translate with the help of the Manual of Epistolary Art found in the house of Titinius.

The solution to the decoding is as follows:

1 Rome

2 Two days before the calends of January

3. Under the Consulate of Hirtius and Pansa

4 From Marcus Tullius Cicero to Trebonius Greetings

5 I wish you had invited me to the feast for the Ides of March.

6There would have been no leftovers.

7Keep well and take care of yourself in your faraway Asia dear Trebonius.

To see the assassination of Caesar  

You can be ironical with Spurinna at the Temple of Genetrix or show Brutus his dagger taken from the house of Cicero or be mocking with Artemidorus of Cnidos on the Rostrum or finally brusque with Spurinna at La Regia

To see the conference that took place at Narbonne 

between Mark Antony and Trebonius [where Trebonius warned Mark Antony that a plot against Caesar was in the process of being organised], it is necessary to be correct with Cicero in the house of Cicero or gallant with Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar[ even in Act 2]

When you have all this information you can return to the Island and get a friendly reception from Charon. He will help you with the meeting between Anthony, Octavius and Lepidus

You then arrive at Act 2.

To complete the passage you must have the following information

Cesarion is the son of Mark Antony. 

Information given by Calpurnia at the Regia

Cicero is in mortal danger.  

Information given by Tiro or Cicero in the house of Cicero, Mark Antony on the Rostras, Terentia in the house of Claudia or Terentia in the house of Cicero in Act 1.

Mark Antony has given orders to Dolabella to kill Trebonius.  

Information given by Dolabella’s soldier at the Temple of Saturn.

Cleopatra is Mark Antony’s mistress. 

Information given by Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar.

Cleopatra was both Mark Antony’s and Caesar’s mistress at the same time. 

Information given by Brutus on the island or Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar in Act 1.

Octavian has the power to liberate Aurelia. 

Information given by Pamphylia in the Gardens of Caesar or Octavian in the house of Titinius.

Caesar possessed the tablet of Capys. 

Information given by Spurinna at the temple of Venus Genetrix.

The interpretation of the Greek writing on the Teknon reads "You too my little one" 

A "little one" could either be a term of affection or a term used by a parent to their child. Information given by Brutus on the island or Artemidorus of Cnidos in the Thermopolium.

It is necessary to obtain the shawl belonging to Servilia. 

Sold to the Goldsmith by Servilia in Act 1 or you can recover it from the bench in the gardens of the Regia if she did not sell it.

The locket of Brutus that we were given by Calpurnia in Act 1 or otherwise laying in the grass in the gardens of the Regia. On Servilia’s wrap is written "If you place the locket of the unknown son in the navel of she who is covered in gold she will reveal her innermost secrets to you".

 Information given by Arsinoe upon showing the wrap in the Gardens of Caesar or with the help of the Egyptian dictionary found in the Rostres or given by Arsinoe in the Gardens of Caesar in Act 1 or by Artemidorus on the Rostra using the dictionary to translate.

It is necessary to possess the letter from Caesar to Mark Antony. 

One can obtain it by placing the locket of Brutus in the navel of the statue or from Cleopatra when you find her in the Temple of Venus Genitrix [ which is onle accessible in Act 2] One must therefor use the locket on the nostril of the statue of Cleopatra, a drawer opens revealing the letter from Caesar to Mark Antony "save my son at the battle of Pharsale."

Fulvia is jealous of Cleopatra.  

Information given by Fulvia in the Gardens of Caesar.

Clodia makes a mockery of Caesar. 

Information given by the doorman at the house of Clodia.[ In Act 1] or by Clodia or Terentia in the house of Clodia.

You need toilet requisites in order to enter the baths.

 Information given by the doorman outside the baths or by Clodia at her party.

You need the the orders to Scribonius. 

One can recover them by going to the Thermopolium surprising Scribonius and Arsinoe, at the end of the scene they’re on the floor.

You need the mission orders from Mark Antony to Dolabella. 

One can recover these orders close to Dolabella’s soldier in the Temple of Saturn. These orders give us the opportunity of gaining 4552 sesterces if we can solve the money puzzle.

To solve the money puzzle one must put the following in the cup:

22 bags of deniers

1 bag of sesterces

1 Aurus

2 Sesterces

Note. I never solved this puzzle [I couldn’t find it] but it did not prevent me from proceeding onwards.

You need the Egyptian pectoral  

found on one of the statues in the Gardens of Caesar.

To assist in the comedy taking place in the house of Clodia. 

You must keep Mark Antony in the baths. To enter the baths it is necessary to have soap and strigile. You can obtain these requisites from Locusta at the herbalists or by helping the maid in the kitchen prepare her seating plan.

To assist with the seating plan proceed as follows:

Do not give places to Mark Antony, Cicero and Brutus. Then you must place Clodia and Octavian in the best places: Clodia is in the third place of L’Imus Lectus [at far end] and Octavian is near to her in the first place of Medius Lectus [to the left]. You can place the other guests as you wish.

When you give the servant the list she will give you the bath requisites.

When you show these to the doorman he will allow you to enter. You must then be cordial to Mark Antony and serve him pure wine. Asleep he presents a comical spectacle.

When you have all this information [ it does not all appear in the notes, that’s normal] 

you can go to the beach at Gaete where you will witness the execution of Cicero. You will then arrive at Act 3.

To complete Act 3 you need to be able to answer 10 questions at the end of the Act.

The information you need is as follows:

Brutus is Caesar’s son 

Information given by Clodia and Servilia when they take a bath in the house of Clodia [if Amelia lets you watch!], Spurinna in the Temple of Venus Genetrix if one possesses Ulysses powder a potion to summon the dead given by Locusta at the herbalist, [ you were able to have this in Act 2 with Calpurnia at the Regia, Artemidorus of Cnidos in the Thermopolium, Servila in the Gardens of Caesar]

Scribonius is in the pay of Mark Antony 

Information given by Pamphylia in the Thermopolium

The second Will of Caesar is hidden by the high priestess. 

Information given by Octavian at the Regia or by the high priestess in the Temple of Vesta. Aurelia is the only one able to look for the will in the Temple of Vesta. Information given by the high priestess in the Temple of Vesta [ you have been able to obtain it from Pamphylia in the Gardens of Caesar in Act 2]

Mark Antony ordered the murder of Cicero. 

Information given by Mark Antony at the Thermopolium or by Spurinna at the Temple of Venus Genetrix. The seal on the orders to Scribonius appears to be that of Mark Antony, information given by Locusta at the herbalist or by the Goldsmith or by Amelia at the house of Clodia if one has shown her the orders to Scribonius.

You must obtain Mark Antony’s ring. 

To obtain this you must meet Mark Antony at the Thermopolium whilst he is drinking and put a sleeping powder in his drink. To have access to this dialogue with Mark Antony it is necessary to know that the seal on the mission orders appears to be that of Mark Antony and have spoken with Pamphylia in the Thermopolium who will give you a sleeping powder.

You must obtain the orders to release Aurelia

  given by Octavian in the Regia if one has shown him Mark Antony’s ring. You must find Caesar’s will: to do this we must secure the release of Aurelia given by Octavian: Octavian will give us the release orders if one shows him Mark Antony’s ring. One must then go to the prison and show the release orders to Herennius, you then have the filmed sequence of Hercules saving Aurelia.. In the Temple of Vesta you must do something with a lever found behind a stone at the bottomof the wall to the left of the stairs[ as you’re looking at them] Then re-enter the Temple to take the will hidden in the internal wall.

You must find the tablet of Capys. 

To do this you need Caesar’s will, go to the Gardens of Caesar and use Brutus’s dagger on the stag of the statue, this opens a drawer containing Caesar’s treasure, you must then show Caesar’s will to the goddess Diana, a trapdoor opens and one is able to take the tablet.

You then leave Act 3 and must go to the Rostra to answer the questions of the citizens of Rome with the help of the information you have collected in your notebook. The amount of information in your notebook will vary, below each question is a selection of answers that may be in your notebook.

The questions put by the public;

1/ Who is the father of Brutus?

"Kai su teknon" in Greek means "you too little one"

Caesar asked Mark Antony to spare "his son Brutus" at the Battle of Pharsalus.

Servilia was given a pearl worth 6m. sesterces by Caesar.

Servilia was Caesar’s mistress for many years.

Servilia kept from Brutus the identity of his father

Brutus is trying to find out who his father is.

Brutus had written to Cicero " I will kill my own father if he has supported the tyranny".

Caesar’s first will was in favour of Brutus.

Cleopatra was Mark Antony’s and Caesar’s lover at the same time

On Caesar’s pectoral is written "Cleopatra, Caesario, Mark Antony

Calpurnia believes Caesario to be the son of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.

Fulvia does not believe that Caesario is the son of Caesar.

Cleopatra is not sure whether Caesar is Caesario’s true father

In Caesar’s second will Octavian was the main heir.

Octavian sacrificed Cicero

Octavian believes that Caesar’s second will is in his favour.

Caesar had secretly adopted Octavian.

Octavian is Caesar’s great nephew.

Octavian distrusted Mark Antony.

Octavian was searching for the tab;et of Capys.

Cicero wrote to Trebonius.

Trebonius told Cicero about the conspiracy

Mark Antony had kept from Caesar knowledge of the plot against him.

At Narbonne Trebonius warned Mark Antony of the plot against Caesar.

Cleopatra abandoned Dolabella on the orders of Mark Antony.

Mark Antony gave theorder to Dolabella to kill Trebonius.

Mark Antony hoped to be in Caesar’s second will.

Mark Antony declared himself to be the executor of Caesar’s will.

Mark Antony suspects Octavian of featuring in the second will.

Caesar hid the tabley of Capys.

The tablet of Capys predicts the arrival of Caesar’s heir.

The tablet of Capys predicts the ides of March and the civil war.

Octavian thinks that the tablet of Capys predicts the future of Rome.

Octavian was looking for the tablet of Capys.

Scribonius wrote the threatening letter to Locusta.

The threatening letter addressed to Locusta forced her to swap the love potion for poison.

The orders for Scribonius to kill Titinius were stamped with a seal.

Locusta replaced the love potion with poison.

Arsinoe picked up the phial from the herbalist.

Arsinoe knew Scribonius.

Arsinoe was Scribonius’s mistress. 

The seal on the orders given to Scribonius belong to Mark Antony.

Mark Antony put his seal to a document he gave to Scribonius.

Cicero warned Titinius that he would be in danger if he kept his letters.

Cicero affirmed that Mark Antony had ordered the murder of Titinius.

Cicero affirmed that the murders of Titinius and Trebonius were linked.

Scribonius was in the pay of Mark Antony.

Scribonius was not working on his own behalf.

Scribonius intercepted the correspondence between Titinius and Cicero.

Cicero knew about the meeting in Narbonne

Mark Antony had ordered Cicero’s murder.

Mark Antony asked Octavian for Cicero’s head.

Cicero wrote the Philippics against Mark Antony.

Herennius is in the pay of Mark Antony.

Mark Antony rejoiced over Cicero’s murder.

Cicero had affirmed that the murders of Titinius and Trebonius were linked.

Aurelia is the only person who can obtain the will from the temple of Vesta.

Caesar’s second will was hidden under the altar of Vesta.

Aurelia is a former vestal.

Only the vestals knew where the will was hidden.

Thanks  to Peter for the walkthrough

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