As Solomon enters the Magnaura it is immediatly clear that he is very ill. His once muscled frame is now frail and sinewy. His brown eyes, once mischievious and filled with life are now sunken glazed. When he opens his mouth to drink he reveals a mouth almost completely absent of teeth and gums which are tender and bleeding.

First may I say I whole heartedly support Makedonios' candidacy. He's a good man and a great leader.

Now I have a question of policy. Is it our desire to completely eradicate the Seljuks and Fatamids or are we willing to negotiate a ceasefire with them?