The Magnaura

[Kagemusha]

Ioannis whispers something to his servants ear and the servant discreetly walks to young Tarasios Sarantinos and points him towards the Komnendoukai seats, away from the red faced Monomachos.

[Askthepizzaguy]

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I've already stated that if you wish to know my allegiances, private message me and we will discuss it. I'm not responding to it because it's not the topic.

Case closed.

It is necessary because, with one exception, Durazzo is the only nearby province which can be taken by a Senator without the prior approval of the Basileus. Every other province has walls of some kind, which means that infantry will be required to reduce them. Infantry have to be supplied by the Baslieus, thus the Basileus will control who obtains these provinces. The only exception to this is the Caesar, who controls his own Royal Army. However, as he is a loyal son of the Basileus, I suspect his is more than willing to abide by his father's wishes.

The legislation is necessary specifically because it prevents people like you from denying the Basileus the right to choose which Senators or Houses, if any, gain control over the various nearby provinces.

At long last, my question is finally answered.

Now I must ask, why does it bother you so much that your fellow Senator and loyal servant of the Emperor has claimed a province and intends to take it? You speak as if I were the enemy.

If the Emperor would stand before us and explain that he doesn't want me to have Durazzo, then that will end this debate because I serve him, not you.

And I've highlighted the most telling point. The wording after that should be replaced with "from claiming provinces rightfully because my house is engaging in petty rivalry". How precisely could I deny the Basileos ANYTHING?

If I opposed the Emperor he could have me dragged into the center of town and had my throat cut for treason. Your argument that I am somehow tying the hands of our Basileus is absurd. I am now beginning to question the ingenuous nature of what you're trying to say. It makes absolutely no sense.