The Royal Council

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 06-27-2011, 22:51

This reminds me.. where is Kydrogenes Epiphanes? Last time I heard of him he was on his way to Hierosolyma. As far as I know he never reached his destination. Did he crossed the border and entered Sinai?

**johnhughthom** · 06-28-2011, 03:50

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

**LeoCordis** · 06-28-2011, 14:29

A messenger arrives in the Council chambers

I am an envoy representing the Kleronomos Basileios and speak for him.

He would like to enquire if his father wishes to assault Antiocheia and if so which direction his Royal Army would take afterwards. He suggests turning East and striking blows into the heartland of the Seleukids.

This would free up a way for the Heir's Royal Army to reclaim the treacherous Side and carry on through Anatolia, capturing the rich cities that lie there.

**Myth** · 06-28-2011, 17:58

I advise care when delving in the lands past Babylon. The Seleukids hold vast areas spreading far to the East, and we must not overextend ourselves.

**Folgore** · 06-30-2011, 08:58

A weary, ragged-looking messenger storms into the council chambers. Covered with sand, dust and sweat, he looks as though he has been traveling for days without rest. As he takes a short moment to catch his breath, the looks on the faces of the council members turn from bewilderment into annoyance, but before anyone can comment on the messenger's lack of etiquette, he brings out his papyrus scroll and proclaims:

"My lords, a message from my master, Timon Arrhidaeos."

While unrolling the scroll he wipes the sweat from his forehead and begins to read:

"Honourable members of the council and representatives, a terrible disaster is upon us! Rebellious armies are mustering in Heptanomis! Not a year has past since our crown prince has taken his army to Anatolia and already these revolting peasants are revolting. These thiefs, brigands, rebels and traitors are terrorising the very heart of our empire, robbing innocent traders, raiding estates and plundering our communities. What's worse is that our cities along the Nile have been left completely defenseless! We must act to stop these criminals immediately, either by raising a new army or by recalling the crown prince."

A jar of cool water is passed to the exhausted messenger. He takes a large gulp and continues:

"Additionally, a number of Jews have taken up arms against us in the state of Ioudaia. They pose no real threat to our security in the region, but trade proceeds are down by 50%! As I am currently residing in Hierosolyma, I will make it my task to hunt down each and every rebel in this state. Unless, of course, his majesty, whose army is camped in nearby Syria, wishes to intervene instead. If not, then I will raise an army with my own private funds to deal with the rebels. I ask only that I be allowed to make use of the division of pantodapoi currently stationed in Hierosolyma to complement my own forces. I await your reply."

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 06-30-2011, 23:49

Philippos nods..

I am certain that my master agrees with Timon Arrhidaeos. Zoarchos Helios' estate is one of those that the rebels could attack. Meleagros Ptolemaios and Satyrion Mimyraios also have estates close to the rebel army. Must say that their leader have picked an interesting name - Aigyptios! He mocks our Basileus with that name!

**johnhughthom** · 07-01-2011, 07:54

Another messenger arrives at court.

"My Lords, Leontiskos Thraikikos sends word that another band of cut throats had emerged near Paratoinon. It was but a small, ill equipped bunch of miscreants, but Leontiskos felt it would be folly to march east with another enemy at his back. The 1st Syrian was not used, his private forces defeated them, and are now at Paratoinon waiting for my Lordship to catch up and move on toward this ironically named foe. The delay will only cost us one season."