The Agora

[everyone]

"I would like to buy that man, perhaps he might teach me a thing or two on the art of commanding horsemen"
Hermokrates said as he stepped forward to look for the man who made the offer

(ooc: transferring the horse master should be rather simple because I'm in Basileus Sarpedon's RA)

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Well, that "horse master" is bought and sold then. Oh, and I got richer again.

(OOC: TCV can just move that ancillary from Sarpedon to Hermokrates when he takes the save)

[The Celtic Viking]

Sarpedon walks up to the slave trader.

"Is that the guy?" he asks one of his bodyguards.
"Yes, my lord."
"Good." He turns to the slave trader. "During my travel from Byzantion I picked up this... this fool of a prophet. At first I thought he might be valuable to keep around, but the man is nuts. He wouldn't know his own name if you asked him! He'd be much more useful as a slave anyway, and I expect you'd pay a fair price for him. While he's not right in the head, as should be obvious just by the look of him now - he used to be much more presentable when I picked him up, you know - but he is still strong and can do good work in mines or other physical labours. If you cut out his tongue he'd make an excellent carrier."

(OOC: I'm, of course, talking about the wilderness prophet, that gives -1 unrest IIRC.)

[Ibn-Khaldun]

The man looks the 'prophet' and says...

A slave trader is coming soon and is happy to give this 'prophet' another job. Probably the one you, Basileus, suggested. Oh and that tongue part..

Man waved to one of his guards who smiled and took his knife...

... this will be done right now. Looks like he already want to tell us our future!

Man laughed..

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kleonemos Syriakos walks through almost empty streets of Seleukeia, after his first short visit to his brothers Council, he ends up in the Agora. Noticing a small tavern like establishment near by, he goes there and orders himself a bottle of wine. Servant looks at Kleonemos for a second, then smiles and gives him that bottle. Kleonemos takes a seat and starts enjoying his drink.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

A messenger walks to the center of the agora, a flag bearer behind him flying the flag of the newly formed kingdom of the crescent. He speaks up " I come with a formal message from Patrokles."

I, Patrokles, Co-regent of The kingdom of the crescent, send my regards first and foremost to the men of my lands neighbors. I would especially like to congratulate the Satrap Nikarchos Asterias Syriakes, for repulsing The Epirus. I am glad they were stopped, though many may not think so. I send my formal regards to him on his victory, and also Wish him luck on any further endeavors he may plan. And I wish to restate my kingdoms offer, any men who wish for their own kingdom can count on our assistance, in both troops and money. But on to other matters, I wish to state that The kingdom of the crescent is always wiling for a peace treaty, and if at any time Sarpedon, or anyone else with the authority wishes for peace they need but ask. I would also ask for my brothers return, along with any other delegates captured for assisting us, At this wars start we let any men still loyal to the Arche out of our border, no questions asked. we ask for the same now.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

Another messenger runs up, whispering in the firsts ears
It would appear that Antioch has fallen to Patrokles, and he is once again extending the possibility of negotiations to Sarpedon. however the stakes are a bit higher, if Sarpedon does not open negotiations with Patrokles. then he will tear down all official buildings in the city, along with anything else of value, he will not harm the citizens. but I would not try my master in this. he asks that Sarpedon discuss terms either out in the open of the agora or in private, Sarpedons choice.