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False Prophecy
- The governor of Cappadocia, Marcus Sedateius Severianus, consulted a mystic named Alexander about the war with Parthia.
- Alexander's prophecy of an easy victory proved false, leading to Severianus's defeat and suicide.
Initial Roman Defeats
- The Parthians seemed poised for significant gains after early Roman defeats.
- Doubts arose about the civilian emperors' and the army's ability to handle the crisis.
Lucius's Eastern Jaunt
- Marcus Aurelius sent his co-emperor Lucius Verus to the East to manage the Parthian War.
- Lucius, however, treated the mission as an extended holiday, indulging in leisurely pursuits.