Rise of Commodus
In 172, Lucilla and Quintianus accompanied Marcus Aurelius to Vienna in support of the Danube military campaign. They were with him until March 17, 180, when her father died and Commodus became the new emperor. The change in Emperors meant any hope of Lucilla again becoming Empress was lost while her brother reigned, and she and Quintianus returned to Rome.
Lucilla was not happy living the quiet life of a private citizen in Rome, and hated her sister-in-law Bruttia Crispina. Over time, Lucilla became very concerned with her brother Commodus' unstable behaviour and its resulting effect on the stability of the empire.
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