Alda: L'Esclave Bretonne

In the wake of a brutal Breton defeat, the teenage Alda is seized from the battlefield and paraded through Rome as a living trophy of triumph. Bound to the household of the proud patrician Marcus Lélius, she becomes the personal slave of his capricious daughter Lélia, whose cruelty mirrors the city's revelry over conquered peoples. Raised among druidic rites and steeped in a stark, reverent worldview, Alda clings to the memory of her homeland, confronting the alien customs and harsh discipline that surround her.

In the cramped slave quarters, a compassionate Jewish convert named Susanne extends a rare kindness to Alda, recognizing the young Breton's striking blue eyes and foreign garments. Her quiet empathy hints at a fragile alliance that may help Alda navigate Lélia's harsh rule and the relentless Roman oppression, setting the stage for a subtle, growing resistance.