The Comnenian Restoration: A Byzantium AAR

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1108

The Empire is now the most advanced faction, perhaps because of this, relations with Egypt fall to very poor.

John lands east of Trebizond and builds another watchtower, he is starting to become sick of them.

Alexius continues to pursue Doge Domenico, he appears to be heading to Durazzo.


1110

Domenico turns north to face Alexius, but does not attack. The Basileus decides to take matters into his own hands.

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The two armies deploy on opposite sides of a hill.

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Perhaps intimidated by the presence of Horse Archers on his right flank, the Doge abandons the high ground. Alexius, after offering up a quick prayer of grattitude, is quite happy to take this gift.

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Perhaps realizing his error, Domenico sends his archers forward. This only compunds his mistake because many of them are trampled by the Imperial Bodyguard.

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The Doge and his Slav mercenaries rush in to save the archers, but are met by the Imperial line. The Slavs, arrow bit and reluctant to fight up hill, quickly break and the Venetian leader is left with only his retainers.

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The Basileus himself slays the man arrogant enough to believe he could take on the Roman Empire. The cavalry quickly takes many prisoners. A ransom offer is refused, and the few survivors rout.

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Alexius, joined by much of the Durazzo garrison, advances toward Ragusa.

John, envious of his father's victory, continues construction of a chain of watchtowers in the mountains of northern Anatolia.

Four merchants leave Constantinople by ship to take advantage of trade resources available in Caffa and points north.