The Royal Council

[Chaotix]

Hail, Basileus! I have just returned from Side, which I captured from the Ptolemies and occupied with our own forces. The citizens are not happy, however, and we can only tax them lightly lest they rebel. If Your Excellency wishes it, I will return there to keep the peace. If I may suggest it, roads from Side to Ipsos would make travel in the region much faster.

In addition, the First Lydian Army has taken light casualties (see the battle thread for full details), and I would humbly relinquish it unto Your Highness' control for it to be retrained, if necessary. Then, if Your Sagacity would again deem me worthy, I would lead it to battle against whomever Your Wisdom decides on. I myself would humbly suggest that the city of Halikarnassos is a fine target.

Thank you for listening to my words, mighty Basileus.

And to the noble Panaitolos Ankyrikos:

I apologize for not being here to answer the question you posed, but I was busy with the siege, and alas, I had no servant ready to receive or send messages. (OOC: I haven't checked this thread in a while, sorry). I would be most honored if you accompanied myself and the First Lydian Army. Right now, I believe it is going to be retrained, although that is the Basileus' decision.