The Royal Council

[The Celtic Viking]

Sarpedon, raising a hand, stands up and beckons to speak.

Much has happened, it would seem, since I left nigh five days ago. As one of the magistrates has informed me, I am now heir to the throne, a position I will hold with to your honour, great Basileus, father.

The first thing I will do is to recall my royal army back to my own, personal control. I do not know where my army is currently stationed - I have come straight here and haven't had time to check the reports yet - but if Timarchos wish to command it on it's way back to me, he has my permission to do so. Otherwise I expect him to appoint that task to the best able officer. Order to be executed immediately.

I will speak again once I have seen all the facts.