The Royal Council

[Celtic_Punk]

Euripedes stands up and looks at Cadeyrn
"Good fellow, you must get out of those clothes and armour at once! get yourself cleaned up, and relax. You've come from the gravest of places and deserve a bath.His eyes squint and mumbles 'Zeus knows he needs one' I welcome you to the council chambers!

Also on a more serious matter... What are the scout reports on the army of Pontus? It would be prudent for the Royal Army of the Chancellor to begin finding reinforcement to repair its numbers, as well as training to face a new enemy... Has any man here knowledege of the Pontic tacts and strategies? We must prepare for war. And make a quick decisive blow. Lest they grow to become a greater threat, and make alliance with the Aigyptians. Our Claws bear South. Our Vulnerable neck is to our North. The ports on the Northern coasts owned by the Pontic kingdom will add delicious tariffs to our coffers. We buy our time for now... But it should not be wasted... We plan, and prepare. If we intend to crush Pontus with a quick blow, we should send scouts and map the area. See what kind of forces we are dealing with, how big, and how many armies. One or two field engagements would be satisfactory, and could be enough to cripple their military for at least a decade. leaving us to focus on other tasks. Any ideas on this fellowmen?" The old man looks around the room, meeting eyes with a few "Cadeyrn what about you? you've probably seen more battle than any man here. What is your position on this matter?"