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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 3, 2008 17:53:49 GMT -5
Akhom made a quick bow, acknowledging the King of Athens, before speaking in a low voice, "Greetings, I bring a proposition from the great Pharaoh, but I would prefer it if we could speak in private. Do not fear that I try to kill you, for I left my sword fixed to my horse's saddle and, as you can see, I have nowhere to hide anything." Akhom gestured at his clothing with his hands - a bare chest and feet and his only visible garment was his light, blue kilt. Akhom smiled at the King, hoping his response would be as expected. The things he wished to discuss were not appropriate for simple guards to hear, let alone anybody else who happened to be passing.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 3, 2008 19:14:36 GMT -5
Smiling he had watched his wife leave for dressing onto something else, they were to take a walk to the temples later on. However business now called for him as an Egyptian messenger wished to speak with him, curious he wondered what he wished but interested he listened." Very well, I can see you come without weapons nor wish harm. Let us speak alone, if thats what you wish."Alcander spoke out loud for him and others to hear, as the guard heard their king order they sonly leaved them in peace so matter of importance could be spoken. Even they left as ordered, he was not worried cause greater warrior then him in Athens there were not. Threw time and war he had learned tactic's in war, to handle any situation if needed as Greeks often were great in battle. Curious he watched the messenger, but turned to sit down upon his throne. There he could speak with him, as well being in a comfort chair."Now, what was it that you so much wished to speak of?"He asked, looking upon him with a serious gaze as he waited for respond.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 4, 2008 6:30:06 GMT -5
Akhom spoke, "My name is Akhom, my Pharaoh has sent me here to make a proposition. However, I will not bore you with simple talk, instead I shall get to the point. The Persian Empire until several years ago controlled our land, making our people slaves, even the rightful King, the representative of our Gods on this Earth was made to work like a slave and without your help, sending your ships up the Nile, we could not have gained our freedom. For that we thank you again and your kindness is one of the many reasons make you this offer. "Our land borders the Persians between the Meditterranean and the Gulf of Suez, off the Red Sea. You and your allies border it in countless places, and so we propose an Alliance. So that if they attack either you or us again, they will not only have the whole of Greece to fight but also the whole of Egypt, and with the war split into two fronts, they will have to split their army and that will destroy them. Persia's strength is not is the power of it's army but in it's numbers and with their army split, it will be broken and they will be annihilated."
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Post by Alcander on Jan 4, 2008 13:02:54 GMT -5
The offer Akhom offered Athens were both interesting and well needed, it was what the king and queen had just spoken off and it suited good for the situation their kingdom now was in. Serious he watched the messenger from the throne he sat upon, listening curious in what more was said. However as it was finished, he in answer spoke."A great offer my friend, how can a king of Athens refuse such a deal. I accept, but one condition. As long we stay allied against the east, I would like us to open trade between our great kingdoms. I know there are many items and animals from Egypt that we don't have, and things we have that you don't. What would your ruler say if we gave access for each others ships to trade, that way we would not only be helpful if war appeared but also would make our lands richer then ever. Rumors tells that Egypt are good at making colored glass, I myself would like some of these one day as my wife loves things that are special. Now what do you say, do you think a such trade included our alliance would work?" Alcander spoke, glad that some of distant land had come to speak with him for glory and allegiance.
If the things he added about the trade would work, then it surely would make Athens superior other tribes of Greek. The only thing he wished for was to make his people happy, safe and rich. Never again was their kingdom to fall into enemy hands, as the borders would be secured greater then before. Long had the Athenians fought against Sparta and Persia, now it was time for their kingdom to rise above nations of old.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 4, 2008 14:21:49 GMT -5
Akhom laughed, "My Pharaoh asked me to bring trade up as soon as the military matters had been dealt with, and I have nothing more to add to what you have already said. You have summed up what my Pharaoh had asked me to say in almost the exact same words. Therefore I shall accept your offer at once."
Akhom made a laughing smile as he pushed a few strands of hair from his face. The Pharaoh would be very pleased with this new Alliance.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 4, 2008 14:49:09 GMT -5
"Ha good, then we have a deal then." Alcander spoke satisfied as he watched the messenger before him, this very much made him glad cause it surely made their kingdom greater. Now not only alliance was made, but also a trade line between Athens and Egypt. A whole new line of trading were now open, soon many goods from distant land would appear on the shores of Piraeus, main harbor of their land. Gentle he now stood up, wanting something to drink as business had made him thirsty."This pleases me very much, my friend. Tell your ruler that I thank him for these deeds, and if needed we will do as agreed." He said with turned back, taking up a goblet of water as he wished to drink. When he did so, a thought came to his mind, maybe the stranger too was thirsty after the long journey he had traveled."Do you wish some."He said and offered some water, holding the goblet toward him as he had filled it for him to drink.
No poison in it there was not, cause he was a honorable man and a man of such did not kill in rudeness. After all with such great deals made it surely would not be clever to kill a man as him, hopefully good friendship could come out of this as two nations now stood close in hope for peace and glory."Well as our business now seem to be finished, I would like for me to call in my guards as also my queen probably is waiting to be let in." With that being said, he clapped his hands, so the others as his guard could enter again.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 4, 2008 16:40:08 GMT -5
Daphne hoped that Alcander and the messenger from Egypt have yet come to a solution, to a compromise or a consent, for now that she was finished dressing differently she wished to return to the Throne Hall, to her husband. She knew, probably he would still be too busy to accompany her for a walk, but still she hoped. She wished to see him so that she would get to know the plans for the rest of the day, maybe the arrival of the messanger had changed something.
So, now Daphne was about to enter the hall when a guard stopped her. "No, my Queen, I have orders to deny anyone entry to the hall before King Alcander gives different orders." he told her. Daphne sighed, and leaned against the wall on the other side, when a clapping from the inside could be heard. The guard took up eye contact with Daphne once more and gave a nod, an approval for her to enter now again.
Daphne opened the heavy doors to the throne hall and looked around curiously, scanning the room for her husband and the Egyptian messenger. Her eye fell onto the stranger, and she greeted him "Welcome, legate of Egypt. I hope your stay in Athens is comfortable so far?" She asked him, seeing that drinks have been offered.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 4, 2008 16:51:49 GMT -5
Akhom took the goblet gratefully, "Thank you." As a lady entered the room, he turned and, guessing she was the queen (as he had seen her with the King earlier) he bowed and replied, "I haven't been here long, but the time I have spent has been both comfortable and productive." As Akhom finished his drink and spoke, "I must now prepare to leave, for although your city is both beautiful and comfotable, much cooler than my home, my Pharaoh probably needs me. He has other messengers, of course, but I am, I regret to say, his favourite."
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Post by Daphne on Jan 4, 2008 17:26:30 GMT -5
"Oh, you leave already? Well, it was a pleasure to meet you for sure, even although it was not for long." Daphne answered. "But it pleases me that you two have come to an agreement then." she spoke on, looking from one to the other. She had walked to stand beside her husband now, her hands folded in front of her, and on her face a light smile at Akhom. She had no idea what the two have been talking about, but according to the relieved look on the face of her husband, it could have been nothing bad.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 4, 2008 18:49:30 GMT -5
Alcander watched gladly as the messenger took the goblet he offered, however not long after Daphne entered his halls. It was as expected cause long had she been gone, but held away cause of important matters. Seeing her again surely pleased him, cause she was most beautiful in the new cloths she had picked out. To the temples of gods they were to go, but not without finishing their business at home. As she had been gone shortly, many great deeds between Athens and Egypt were made. It was a great day for them all, and celebrating it at the temple of gods was quite fitting for them to do.
However hearing that the messenger had to leave was a pity, if he would stay longer maybe more could be figured between their nations, although he understood he probably had other business to take care of also. Slightly he nodded to his wife that came over, smiling as he saw how beautiful she looked but before the messenger was able to leave he had to ask."Well if you have to leave then we shall not stop you, but I was wondering. How many troops does Egypt really have, to help with if Persia was to attack?"Alcander asked curious, wondering if their army would be enough. With that being said he took hold of Daphne`s hand, as he was glad for her return.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 5, 2008 6:09:02 GMT -5
"Egypt has about one million men in it's army, our strength is in both numbers and in the one hundred thousands of War Elephants. Our Elephants are each ridden by two men, both armed with bows and then we have our Scythe Chariots, also driven by two men, armed with spears and bows and the Chariots have blades in the middle of their wheels that will cut anything that gets too close." Akhom said, at first he sounded very proud of his army and his country but he quickly realised this and turned his voice to a flat, bussiness-like one. "And you? How many soldiers to you have to fight? I can gain a rough idea by the population of your city, but nothing exact?"
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Post by Daphne on Jan 5, 2008 12:09:31 GMT -5
"Well, we have... roughly said 400.000 men if it comes to tough war." Daphne answered Akhom's question, and continued, supposing Egypt and Athens have come to a solution, to an alliance. "At least this is what the latest countings told. But would these numbers, even if our two countries would fight together side by side, be enough to encounter the Persians?" she asked on, although she did not wish to hold the messanger any longer than needed from his Pharao if he was needed.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 5, 2008 13:45:52 GMT -5
The numbers Egypt had impressed him, but still was unsure if they were great warriors as those of Athens. Creatures and great equipment they seemed to have, however not always good used in battles without tactics. Athenians was often known for their mind in battle, as strategy was often used by them. Sparta on the other hand were more wild and brutal then most, thought not careful in what they did. Before he himself got the chance to answer the question the messenger asked, his wife instead took the words out of his mouth. The truth she told, but still left out how good fighters they actually were. Interested he kept on listening, watching the two as they spoke, even curious he heard his wife question.
"I will tell you later my love, such talk doesn't suit in the presence of others then ourself."Alcander answered Daphne, looking around as he addressed the servants and guards as the others he mentioned."However, yes 400 000 men we have, some of our finest and greatest warriors ever seen. They will serve well, if a battle is to come upon our land."He said smiling, also proud by the army his land contained.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 5, 2008 19:26:15 GMT -5
"And if they are anywhere near as talented in combat as your guards look, that is a formidable force." Akhom said, smiling before quickly bowing again and saying, "But now I must prepare to leave. I will stay in Athens tonight, with your permission? But unfortunately I must return to Egypt as soon as is physically possible." Akhom bowed again and began his walk to the door and out of it. He followed a guard to his horse to check on it and get his things before leaving to get some rest before his long journey home.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 5, 2008 20:56:21 GMT -5
Daphne reacted directly with a nod to her husband's words, and after Akhom spoke, she replied him. "Thank you very much for the compliment. You are most welcome to stay in Athens for as long as you want, I wish you a good night then. Rest well." She told him, bowing a little to tell him fare-well as he left the room.
When he was gone, she turned to Alcander and asked "Now, have your plans changed? Are you up for a short walk, or do you have more politics work to do?" She questioned, she dearly hoped for him to having time for them walking, talking.
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