First, many MANY thanks to Decius who really pitched in greatly in clue writing (and even location url set up) at the last minute on Sunday. Brilliant work! He created 11 of these clues I think. One of them was the John of Patmos one, which I myself never found the answer to in Google and am not sure what he was referring to there. Leela and a few others guessed it correctly regardless, so it must have been some way! Calpurnia says she's not too sure that he ever *did* actually live there and that one might be argued. I think we should ask Decius to explain that one if he has the time. Also, obviously Senex wrote his own challenge and offered it to me without hesitation again at a moments notice. Thank you for a great challenge Senex! Thanks to everyone who helped hide clues (Maria - multiple clue hiding, Sankira -Hannibal's homesite and Aria in Firenze ;o) you made this event possible!

Listed here are all the clues along with their correct locations/answers.

1]"Ancient scholars once believed the key to all knowledge was hidden in an Egyptian temple of Isis. This key, rumoured to be a golden Ankh, was hidden from Roman hands by Cleopatra at [____], where Julius Caesar went to after the battle of Pharsalus. This key is only available to those who can reason their way through a maze located on this island, and your next clue also awaits. "

2]"Many will point out that Rome borrowed everything from the Greeks *looks pointedly at Kallistos* and in many ways that is indeed the case. But Rome learned the how to be it's own civilization from the influence of another, a bit closer to home. In [____] this ancient extinct civilization is admired and discussed."

3]"Where else but this hill used in the days of the Republic for burials would we find Nero's Golden House?"

4]"In the [_____], the open stomping ground of many of Rome's longest standing arguments, you'll find many strange and wondrous things. Holi men, women named after Indian women's garments, a few Pets and alot of sarcasm. About the only thing you'll not find in this public meeting place is a crucifix. Unless it's intended as a joke (or a way to irritate some stranded Catholic tourist)."

5]"It's the Apocalypse! Or is it? If you go to this region you might find John of Patmos, and you could ask him."

6]"Prior to the rise of the Principate, the Romans governed themselves by what they called the 'public thing' of the Romans. Find this Public Thing."

7]"Alarmed that Rome herself was about to be attacked, the Plebian Tribune Flaminius marched his army south to her defense. His opponent decided to attack before Roman reinforcements could join Flaminius's army. Due to a successful deception, the Romans were lured to the shores of Lake Trasimene where their enemy was hiding and suffered a crushing defeat. What famous general masterminded this battle? "

8]"This city was home to some of the Roman Republic's worst enemies (or at least their cousins); ironically, it would also later produce one of the Roman Empire's better Emperors..."

9]"The Mediterranean saw many golden eras in art, not just during the Roman empire. At [____], a later and important era of arts in Italy is discussed and revered!"

10]"Who the actual living man behind the legend of [____] was is debated by many. A monk who carried on a secret tryst, a man who became an early Christain martyr for love, or just a benefactor to Hallmark Greeting Cards[tm], we may never know for sure. Find his domus and discover which legend he thinks he is, or just pick up another clue. "

11]"Have you heard of {_____], the creator of the Senile Games (Ludi Seniles)? Go and pay a visit to his tablinum where you will find a challenge of {______}'s own invention. Solve it and send your results to this email: laurels.curius@gmail.com. When your correct results are received, your next location will be sent in reply."

His Challenge answer; Answer

12]Location: Roman Mesopotamia [given to you in email if challenge answer was correct]

13]"On the MMDCCLVII anniversary of Rome, a great celebration was held. Where was it?"

14]"It is often the winter of discontent on this island, made glorious summer by the sun of this city."

15]"Prior to his instigating the Gallic Wars, Julius Caesar was the preconsular governer of two lands located in the Roman World's neighbhorhoods. In one of these locations you will find your next clue."

16]"Oh no! That jerk over there accused you of conclavium contra bonos mores! Um, what is that? You best find an Advocatus to help!"

17]"Duplicating to cover areas of similar conquest or governing is a common occurance in AncientWorlds. Take a Roman location, subtract an E and an A and you'll find your way to [_____]"

18]"At [____], the end of the Empire is played out and two women hold as consul. Find where their elections are held."

19]If you need to consult this city's library after dark, perhaps you can read by the light of the Pharos. Just make sure you know which district to find the library in!"

within Brucheum.."And so this Trivia Hunt ends, and soon a new year will begin. Cycle of life and blah blah blah. You get the point! I hope you had a great time, whether you won the patronage, sesterci or a swift kick in the arse. We wish you a happy Saturnalia and hope you join us for the closing ceremony where we will announce the winners and have a great time getting e-drunk on Heraklia's vino stash!"