A messenger enters the halls of the Magnaura, unrolling a parchment.

Basileos,
Noble Lords of the Empire,

Being true to his word, Methodios Tagaris wishes it to be known that he surrenders the village of Dyrrakhion to the rule of our benevolent Basileos.

He proposes to remain in the town for the once until a garrison can be provided and act as his governor for the time being.

For the greatness of our Empire,

Signed Strator Tagaris

The messenger the bows and exits.