Lords of the East - Council Chambers

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Three men walk into the Council chamber. At either side is a tall man in the prime of his life, with hair closely cropped and practical clothes in muted colors. Both are of obviously military bearing, although neither is wearing a sword. In between them strides a man of less than average height, struggling to keep up to the others. He is slender and slightly balding, wearing fine clothing but with unmemorable features. The three men walk up to the Roman diplomat where the balding man exchanges words with him. The diplomat starts to argue, but at a look from one of the soldiers sighs and lets himself be escorted out. The balding man then steps to the center of the Council Chamber

Greetings, I am Akakios ek Rhodos. Due to a debilitating illness, the Emperor Manuel has decided to retire for a time, leaving the empire in the hands of General Koulianos Kalananos until he recovers. We do not expect any major change in Imperial policy to occur due to this, however, some of the Emperor's papers have been lost so a private reminder of any especially important treaties the current administration might not know of would be appreciated.

With the rogue Turkish faction that occupied our lands defeated and dispersed we expect this to be an age of prosperity for the Empire and other nations, as well as one of peace.

The Empire must stress, however, that the provinces of Komnya and Amasia are staked for Imperial takeover from remnants of the Turks, and any move on them by another nation would be met with force.