Ara Pacis and My Honor- 13 BCE

The Ara Pacis, the Altar of Peace is the thanks I received from the Senate for my "peacekeeping missions". This structure eloquent sets in stone my accomplishments for the Empire; its gravel service ground to portray my service to Rome and her people. My reaction to this? Is it an honor to be given gifts by those who's own power was useless to save a nation? They could not use their wealth to save Rome, but when I step in they offer gifts! To what ends? To placate me into giving them more power? Do they truly want to honor me?

I say it is of little concern to me! My honor is Rome's; she is my life and concern. From the Victory Monument of the Alps to my Arch in the heart of Rome! My service to the empire through this stone is incarnate through immortal flesh to weather the ages and stand testament to Rome's might!

I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble!

I gave Rome a backbone of rock and earth, sowing the seeds of greatness that will lead her into a Golden Age! I will set the example through not only present self, but the figure who is remembered as the gave Rome a legacy to build upon once again.

I suppose I should thank the Senate, for using their hard earned pecunia for my honor! For it is not only mine but my people's accomplishments they celebrate. I am a tool, a scale, a weapon for the people and for Rome! The nummus the Senate sits upon like fattened hens has not been wasted; I and the glory of Rome shall live on through the Ara Pacis and other monuments!