The Royal Council

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 12-22-2008, 21:21

After being away from the Council room for a little while Antiochos comes back. Seeing a new man sitting in the Council he shakes his head and says quietly to one of his bodyguards..

When I created this Council I thought that it would be the 'Council of Strategoi' but at the moment it looks like a 'Council of Representatives of Strategoi'!

Taking his seat he looks around again...

You, scribe of Phormion, please send a message to your master that perhaps he could go to Persepolis. I have some units there and they can be used against rebels and brigands in East. I really would like to know your masters answer and perhaps he can join us in this Council in person as well.

Turning towards the same bodyguard again he whispers..

I managed to get from Ioudaia to here and then back again several times but many of the young ones here are too weak and 'busy' to do the same! Oh, youths in these days are not what they were when I was young!

**YouHaveRecieved** · 12-22-2008, 21:43

Another stranger enters the Royal Council and bows to the Basileus. He is finely dressed in extravegent cloth. He's cheeks are red indicating he has been somewhere warm for the past couple of hours whilst he carefully balances his legs.

Basileus, I have rode here from my camp outside Edessa travelling only with my clerk, who told me some fantastc news. According to him I am being offered troops from no one else, but yourself.

Phormion said this statement in sceptical excitement, he's young mouth ripping into a big smile.

If this is true I would head straight to Persepolis after winter has ended and be sure I will make regular trips to this Council as my post wouldn't be so far, or remote as Edessa. Once again I thank you.

Phormion sits down next to a few other Strategos unable to speak and out of breath.

**Roka** · 12-22-2008, 22:34

Nikanor Kybiosaktes takes the floor

"As the newly appointed commander of the 1st Parthian Army, I would like to extend an offer to any strategos looking to prove themself in battle, or even just anyone who would like to feel the rush of battle, any such man will aways be welcome in the 1st Parthian..."

After bowing to the Basileus he retakes his seat

**SwissBarbar** · 12-23-2008, 11:47

Galaktión rises and adresses the basileus!

Mylord, my master would like to be more often in the council, but our empire is huge and several wars are upon us. I hope you tolerate that most of our dear Strategoi often cannot be here.

He turns to Nikanor Kybiosaktes

Dear Nikanor, I don't know if I already did, but if not, please accept my congratulations. I wish you the very best for your task. I'm sure our enemies will soon know your Name and tremble when it's articulated.

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 12-24-2008, 11:29

I'm happy to announce that Panaitolos Ankyrikos have been promoted to the rank of Strategos Epilektos.

One of Antiochos' servants whispers something and Antiochos' turns to the Council again..

Right.. The current status with the Satraps Aids is confusing. So I ask that who ever is a Satraps Aid would announce it in here or in Agoraa and that their Satrap confirms it.

**navarro951** · 12-24-2008, 11:33

A message from General Ankyrikos...

"Good Men of the Arche, and Lord Basileus, it is with great honor and gratitude that I accept this promotion. And with it I will bring only more good fortune to the Arche. Also, I wish to ask what the Basileus has in store next for the 1st Lydian."

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 12-24-2008, 11:44

Panaitolos Ankyrikos and the 1st Lydian Army need to stay Nikaia because it seems that Epeiros wants that town and province back. Sarpedon with his Army will take Byzantium. If for some reason he should fail then we need 1st Lydian to protect our holdings in Mikra Asia.