What's going on just south of Sparta?

[Apgad]

They have never hinted at betrayal, and often stand before my cities and defend them from the now barbarous Makhedonians.

The optimist says that you're safe forever.

The pessimist says that you're due.

The realist says beef up your garrisons, just in case!

Are they your buffer state, or are you theirs?

[PershsNhpios]

They are my buffer state from the Roman expansion, and I have the greater power and influence in our agreement all the same, however I send them no gifts of money, only offers of attacking and reducing the Koinon occasionally.