The Royal Council

**Folgore** · 06-20-2011, 00:09

Ah, so Zoarchos would have us ride out against an army that outnumbers us 5 to 1 in the face of certain defeat, while an army assembled specifically for dealing with the Kyrenaioi is already on its way here..? A fine chance for glory indeed! I'm sure the other generals will be very eager to embark upon this great undertaking. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm going to have to pass on this one as... uhm... my horse is sick. And I'm having my armour waxed... So yeah... Next time, eh?

**Folgore** · 06-20-2011, 16:52

Additionally, honourable members of the council, I wish to praise our great king for his efforts to liberate the city of Damaskos. For his efforts are noble indeed! Our spy, Ploutos Salaminios, has shown that upper Syria has been a hive of military activity for the past half year. And, a city so close to the Seleucid western capital of Antiocheia will surely be defended with great tenacity. I have no doubt, that the battle for Damaskos, which is surely soon to come, will be a great demonstration of our king's abilities as a leader.

**Myth** · 06-20-2011, 18:37

It will be a test, if nothing else. A hard battle, but with much promise if won. I do have my doubts as to the costs involved in such an assault, while some towns up North and East are scarcely defended.

**The Celtic Viking** · 06-20-2011, 19:22

"Thank you Timon. On that note, I would ask if the Chancellor could order Ploutos Salaminios back west again, so that I may know if there is a Seleukid relief army coming."

Philadelphos turns to Alexandros.

"It's true that they have lightly defended regions further north, but if I went after them I'd leave our eastern border completely undefended. The Seleukids in Damaskos could swarm in and go on a rampage unchecked by anyone. This would be a disaster, and I simply won't allow it. Either through starvation or direct assault, the Seleukid threat from Damaskos must be dealt with first."

**Myth** · 06-20-2011, 20:43

Starvation might be better, if they foolishly sally you could crush them. Hopefully no army of worth is nearby to relieve them. Though If a small force was to attempt to intervene and make the garrison sally, you could be offered the city on a platter. I wish you luck Basileos, and may Nike and Athena grant you swift and decisive victory!