The Royal Council

[The Celtic Viking]

Gentlemen! There's no reason to be fighting over this! Mysiakes broke the constitution, yes, but my father has, in his great benevolence, decided to pardon Mysiakes of his offences. Perhaps he should extend that benevolence to the clerc as well, but like it or not, he has the right to punish him as he sees fit. The only thing you can do about this would be to propose an Edict forbidding us from doing this next time we formally gather to make Edicts, but that would only work from then on.

For now, however, there is no reason to take this any further. Lets just forgive and forget, alright?

Sarpedon sits down, shaking lightly with his head.

[kingsnake]

Basileus, I don't need such a big army to conquer Tarsos. I would not mind if you dispatch 2 phalanxes and 1 slinger unit to help reinforce the city of Damaskos until I return back to Syria.

Also, the Lydian army is already big enough to move against the other greek city, no need to be waiting.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

After consulting with some of his scribes Antiochos speaks..

Mysiakes..next time ask before you do something like that. I was not aware of those brigands and I most likely would've gave you permission to take those units. I had a plan to send those phalangitai and slinger units to Ekbatana to my sons Royal Army. As you may understand I couldn't do that.
But since you had good intentions I will let it be. Next time however there will be punishment.

Arethousas Syriakes, Regular Armies must be in their minimum required strength. This is bureaucracy I know, but these things must be followed. We can not leave half the army to one place and the other half to another. This will make those armies easily destroyable. Cities and their garrisons must take care of themselves at the moment. I try to recruit a unit in Damaskos if possible but if not then I hope those Strategoi enjoying good life in Antiocheia will go and help Damaskos.

Also, since I'm an old man already I plan to stay to Seleukeia. This means that I will send my Royal Army to Syria and I need a Strategos to lead it. So, is there any volunteers?

Antiochos smiles..

Just remembered this.. Any Strategos can join the Regular Army IF the comanding officer, Strategos of Regular Army, allows it. This way those who wanted the fight will get one. They can't lead an army but they do can get to battle!

[Rodrico Stak]

Attalos Peragmou Mysiakes smiles.

I would be more than happy to volunteer for your consideration, sir. I was just on my way east, as it happens, and I am to the east of Ipsos so it will be not too much longer for me to get to Syria.

[Celtic_Punk]

Cunobelinus shoots up upon hearing the King's request My liege I would be extremely grateful and honoured for the chance to lead such an army in your stead. I make up for lack of years in determination and will. It would not take me long to get to Syria from my home in Ipsos, and I already have some experience in battle from before my employment in the Arche. Thankyou.

[Incitatus]

Alexandros rises immediately

Basileus, and dear uncle, it would be a privilege to lead your Royal army. I am currently well positioned in Damaskos, having forsaken the pleasures and luxuries of Antiocheia in order to better defend the Arche. I believe that with the Royal army under my command I could make a great deal of progress in removing the unwashed Ptolemaioi hoards from lands that should be ours. I would be honored if you would consider me for the command.

Alexandros makes a deep bow and returns to his seat

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Antiochos smiles when seeing three men wanting to lead his Royal Army...

It would take nearly a year before my Army reaches Antiocheia and Syria. I would also mention this.. If whoever controls my Royal Army and face a defeat by his own negligence then that man can forget of leading another army for sometime!

Since Attalos Mysiakes was the first one to offer his services then I make him the Commander of Royal Army. You should get to Syria as soon as possible. I will station my Army near Antiocheia just so you would know where to look for it.

Other Strategoi shouldn't feel themselves left out because they can't lead an Army yet. I have said it before. Our current financial situation just can not allow more Armies at the moment.