The Magnaura

[KnightnDay]

Ammonathas considers what he has heard and rises to speak. His thoughts of his brother, now reported ill at sea, weigh upon him

Fellow Senators,

I had hoped that the Venetian campaign would receive the utmost attention of the empire. My own brother has been struck ill while answering the call against our dangerous foe in Latium. Yet this latest turn of events is too dangerous to ignore, despite the fact no evidence of murder has yet come forth. Regardless of the veracity to this story of murder, there is no doubt as to the strength of the army in which Senator Erotikos travels, and the potential danger to our position should this information be true.

In light of this, I fully endorse the proposal of Senator Vartholomaios that the garrison at Tortosa be strengthened, and that he and the Order be charged with demanding Senator Erotikos surrender himself for judgement of the Magnaura. Any failure to do so, including any action taken against our settlements or soldiers will immediately result in a charge of high treason against himself and those who carry his banner.

Finally, I call upon the Magnaura to urge the Basileus to immediately move his forces to this area. The Venetians can wait; action against rebellion or treasonous activity must not.

I thank my fellow senators for their attention.