Strong rule: style --- Gladiator epic style ---. A dramatic shot of Marcus the legionary falling backward into the mud of a Roman alleyway. He is holding his heavy shield over his face to block the blinding light. His face is contorted in a scream of pure terror. The background shows the rough stone walls of a narrow street. The lighting is dominated by the artificial white glare of the phone contrasting with the warm ambient sunlight.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- Marcus: A towering, seven-foot-tall Roman legionary with a rugged, scarred face and a thick dark beard. He wears detailed, weathered lorica segmentata armor and a helmet with a crimson crest. His expression is one of pure, wide-eyed primal terror. He carries a heavy rectangular scutum shield and a gladius. The background is a dusty Roman street with stone buildings. The lighting is harsh and directional, emphasizing the sweat on his brow and the dents in his ancient bronze equipment.
