The Getai, a struggle for unity and freedom.

[Aenos]

Chapter 2:
There he lay, wrapped in a long, brownish cloak. Zalmodegikos per Buridava, the warrior king, had died at the respectable age of 64. A lot had changed since he had assumed command of the Getic kingdom. Greatly expanding during the last decennia, the conquest of Naissos, the sack of the once-Greek colony of Kallatis. A grim smile came to Dizo’s face, much had changed indeed. Why the grey old king had chosen the Kobostok general, Oroles, as his heir still remained a mystery to him. Most people had thought Dizo would be the next king. He was an experienced and wise governor, he had constructed the rich mines in Naissos, and though he might’ve been a little lacking of skill in warfare his victory over king Diales had shown he was a capable tactician, enhancing the confidence of his forces in him. ‘Why Oroles?’ The thought kept going through his head, had he somehow displeased Zalmodegikos? But even still, choosing a northerner, a Kostobok, over one of the Ordes..

Oroles stood slightly bowed over the old king’s lifeless body, paying his respects to Zalmodegikos. As he rose he saw the eyes of the chieftains had turned to him, silent, waiting for the future king to speak. ‘Here lies a great man, a worthy king. He has lead our tribes to glory and triumph! Under his wise rule the door to the world has opened for us. No longer are we just one of the many tribes who live in these lands, faint traces of blood still connecting us, but divided, warring between each other. Now we are a true kingdom, one that has been seen even by the overly-proud Greeks. We shall remember this great king and take heart from his memory.’, Oroles said to the silent chieftains. Moments passed silently as they mourned the loss of their king until one of listeners spoke: ‘And may Oroles per Drobeta continue his reign in glory!’ A cheer rose from the mouths of all but one of the chieftains, all but Dizo.

The Getai kingdom at the end of Zalmodegikos’ reign.

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Yes I know, it's only a small update sadly. Not to much happened (yet) in my campaign and I didn't have too much time either, sorry.

About why I chose Oroles, who was quite a loser in comparison to Dizo, well, it was actually a mistake.. I forgot to put Dizo as the heir.. But may lead to an interesting situation in the future.

[Quirinus Kuhlmann]

Very nice work Aenos. This Dizo was kind of an evil one from the start, killing all this poor people in Naissos without mercy. Now, as he has not become king, he could probably get even more evil. I'm looking foreward to the next update.

[Aenos]

The next update is planned and I might be able to pull it off today, otherwise probably tomorrow. However, Dizo died.. Alongside with my major army just before a war broke out.. Well, you'll read it when the next update arrives.

Oh, and thank you. Must say, your AAR is one of my favourites (as is it of most people here I think).

[Aenos]

*sighs* As always, as soon as you think you have some time the teachers find a way to fill it up with work again.. I won't be able to write on with the update, however, I have to write something for Dutch class and am doing it from the perspective of Dizo's son. It's about Dizo's live and, though I will have to translate it, fills 'the gap' between what's currently happening in my campaign and what happened a few years ago. Will translate and post it when I'm done writing it.