The Golden Age of Antoninus

Marcus aurelius and lucius verus were given the largest ascension donative in history, equivalent to nearly three years pay for the soldiers. The two new emperors lacking any experience or report with the legions was perhaps prudent to overwhelm any doubts that might creep into their heads down the road with an enormous chunk of cash up front. All in all, the new emperor's first day and power went swimmingly and closed without any major disasters or crises erupting. And at least for that one day, it seemed like their joint reign might turn out to be a pleasant continuation of antoninus. But unfortunately, unbeknown to them, the golden age of anton