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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 25, 2008 17:38:59 GMT -5
Akhom saw the Athenian King before he spoke and when he did Akhom replied, "Thank you, Lord. I come here in great haste to bring you news of war - my Pharaoh leads a great army to war against the Persians. The Persian army is of about equal strength and although the Pharaoh believes he may have a superior army, the Persians have forced a siege rather than a straight battle. This means that our army is disadvantaged and we may need some aid to achieve victory, which is why I come to you now." Akhom paused, letting his words sink in before continuing, "The Athenians and the Egyptians have had friendly relations for a long time now and recently this has been reinforced with an official Alliance. I come to ask you if you can send an army to march to the Persian capital and strengthen our Alliance by helping us take victory against the Persians." Akhom stopped, hoping for the sake of his people, the Egyptians, that the Athenian King would agree to do as the great Pharaoh wished.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 26, 2008 10:27:36 GMT -5
The news the messenger of Egypt brought was both shocking and interesting, curiously he listened but when he was finished speaking, he in return answered." A war with Persia, have your Pharaoh gone mad."Alcander laughed as he joked, he did not want to offend anyone but more to say he had."Persia have probably the largest army in the world and attacking them would be very unwise, however Athens will help. Its not every day we get the chance to bath in such a glory of blood and victory, it will be an honor to fight along your king and men. I will come at ones, along with the army of Athens as allied we are."
With that said he smiled to himself, cause never before had he imagined himself to go at war against Persia along Egypt. Although difficult the offer was to resist as all about glory it contained, the Athenians were known to be almost as Spartans even different at some points they were. If a fight would come, they would fight till death with all skills they had. Now as Alcander accepted to go at war, it would please every man in his country cause a lot they loved to fight and wished to die in a short life.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Jan 27, 2008 6:44:00 GMT -5
Akhom smiled, almost laughing with happiness. "I am very pleased to hear you accept so quickly and so enthusiastically! My Pharaoh will be overjoyed. Thank you." Akhom bowed low before speaking again, "I must return to the Pharaoh as soon as possible so I can tell him the good news."
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Post by Alcander on Jan 27, 2008 9:55:07 GMT -5
"Of course we accept, its an honor."Alcander said in return, as he believed the fight would become great. It seemed interesting as huge the army of Persia were, however the Athenians would fight with glory in their eyes. As the words of the king were spoken, he quickly turned and told them to gather the armies that was needed."Tell the 300 000 Hoplitas of Athens to gather, we are going to war!"He shouted out as the messenger of Egypt seemed to leave, a lot was to tell but great news it were.
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Post by Adrian on Jan 29, 2008 11:32:56 GMT -5
Adrian, the adviser of Athens king and queen, were hiding in the shadows as he curiously listened to what was said between Alcander and the messenger of Egypt. It sounded as they planned for war, which made him smile as it would mean no others then himself would be able to rule the land while all other royals would be gone. It gave him the chance he had waited on, as he now without the king and queen would rule Athens since both were gone. Behind a pillar he waited till they finished speaking, thought when it was done and the king seemed to leave, he went to speak with him."My lord, you leaving for war?"He asked, wondering if the news were true.
He really desired the power to rule in his stead, could power it would give him to do what he wanted. Adrian was a man with evil thoughts, as greedy had become threw years that had past. He was a proud person even he desired the impossible, it had not made him very respected but still he used what he had to gain trust from others. In secret he had tried to cause chaos for the king and queen, still none had succeeded. If they one day were to die, he would become king and ruler. The queen had already left, but Alcander were still left behind thought soon would leave for war. A hope lingered in his mind, that they both would die on their business even he was not sure.
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Post by Lysander on Jan 29, 2008 20:24:56 GMT -5
The General of Attica comes the entrance of the palace and saw a advisor and the king talking, Lysander just stand there for a while to let the king finish talk since he does not want to interrupt the King.
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Post by Alcander on Jan 31, 2008 8:29:30 GMT -5
"Yes we are, Egypt is calling for help against the Persians and it would be cowardly if we did not accept and go with them. After all it would be a fight to remember."Alcander answered the adviser who approached as the messenger of Egypt had left, with a smile he placed his hand on the shoulder of his friend, but unknown he were about the plans he kept for himself. He would leave the command to the adviser as the the king and the 300 000 Hoplitas would go to war.
Not long after the orders was called, the general of the army came at sight. Alcander turned to look at him as he saw he were strong and ready, it seemed he wished to speak and so decided to let him."Lysander, you have something to say?"He spoke out as he asked, wondering what he had on mind.
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Post by Lysander on Jan 31, 2008 22:07:25 GMT -5
Then the General bowed when the king came"My Lord are the men ready to go to war and aid are allies to victory" General replied
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Post by Alcander on Feb 1, 2008 9:52:04 GMT -5
"Good, then lets go. We have a battle to catch up."Alcander said with a smile as excited he were about what was to happen, long time had it been since he had been at war thought now he finally was to enter it again. Slightly he clapped Lysander`s shoulder in a friendly way, but turned to Adrian that stood behind, as words needed were to be spoken."Adrian, you will take over in my place as I am gone. Rule Athens well, I trust you." With that said, he turned and left with the general. War had come and it was time for the army to leave, Persia would not much longer stay in peace.
(You Lysander should now post in the thread called "An army coming ashore" You find it in the board called Battlefield, if you have problems finding it then pm me.)
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 7, 2008 20:35:29 GMT -5
Some days later....
As war were happening in the north, messengers from Rome had been sent to all other nations that stood free from Rome`s plunder and tyranny. The reason was that they did not wish any more war with other countries, as busy they were with their own. Long had Rome and Athens stayed friends and allied, but now the time had come to honor it. By ship, the messenger who just some months ago traveled from Rome reached Athens. He came with a bearing proposal, which was to be given to the King as important it were.
When the man arrived, he quickly hurried to the palace. As he reached the gate, he asked to be let in as news he had to give. He hoped the king would not decline him, as interesting the offer he came with would be to the Athenians. Hopefully it all would go well, Rome had started its war with their neighboring country, but none they wished any further. Sonly he were let in, and quickly the messenger bowed before the person who leaded Athens to greatness."I am the messenger of Rome, your friend and relative Lucius asks for you to help in the wars that is striking our land. If you accept, you will be greatly rewarded with golds and more. However he only asks for you to strike Illyria, who close to your borders stand. Would you honor the alliance with saying yes?"The messenger asked, unknown that the person he spoke to where not the king, but the kings adviser.
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Post by Adrian on Feb 7, 2008 20:53:04 GMT -5
Adrian who sat upon the throne while the king was gone to war, ruled Athens in the meanwhile. His attention for the people were different then any other man who loyal to the royals were, but still he would honor their allegiance to Rome. With an interesting look he watched the messenger enter, but when he came forth to speak he listened and answered."Rome has always been a friend to Athens, if they need help then we gladly will give it to them. I will give the orders to our men, you will not be disappointed in how much we can achieve in battle."Adrian said with a kind look, this was perfect for the plans he had made as well. Cause in secret he were gathering an army for himself, if none troops of Athens were left to defend it then more easily would it be for him.
However still there were people to protect it, Sparta who close allies to Athens were would help if needed, as well the warrior ladies from the island of Lesbos. Adrian smiled, but sonly he turned to a guard close by to give orders for the army to gather. He would send the cavalry to north were they would strike Illyria, but as well he would send the infantry on ships to block their road to Rome. For Athens it was an honor to fight in combat, as it always were their dream to die honorably.
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Post by Alcander on Mar 2, 2008 9:04:08 GMT -5
After the war with Persia was over, Alcander the king returned home as a hero. By his arrival the people cheered in joy and happiness, glad for the victory he had achieved. Now the kingdom had expanded more east, although still allied their land was with those who always had been. A great day it was for Athens, since great glory and hope now filled their heart. The Greeks had showed they were superior then any other country, able to take whatever they wanted but peace most of them wished. With the return of the Athenian king, the soldiers, nobles and servants as well the people greeted him welcome when on horse he rode into the city and up to the palace.
With a smile he waved to the people, thought knew that his wife was not home yet since in Rome she had gone. As he finally arrived the house he lived, he easily dismounted his horse and entered the room where his throne stood. Next to it where Adrian who greeted the king welcome home, after a so long time of war it was good to see a familiar face again."Thanks for the warm welcome Adrian, it is good to be home. How have things been as I`ve been gone?"He spoke and asked, walking to sit down on his throne again as he curiously watched and waited for answer.
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Post by Queen Alessia on Mar 2, 2008 22:11:04 GMT -5
Queen Alessia had traveled to Athens, in search of the King. She had recently heard about the victory over Persia and she knew that people would be celebrating. She watched Alcander as he waved at the people. He seemed like a good ruler and perhaps this alliance with Athens was a good idea after all. She followed him to the palace, keeping her eye on him. She was wearing a light purple dress with a cloak over it with the hood up, hiding her crown and her eyes. She watched him as he walked into the palace and she followed, only to be stopped by some guards. "I am from Scythia. I have a message for your king." Alessia said to the guard as he nodded and let her inside.
Alessia walked inside and she saw two men. One who was the king and the other, she did not know. She walked gracefully towards Alcander, bowing her head in respect. "Hello, Alcander, King of Athens." Alessia said as her eyes went to the king. "I have a message from Scythia, but it is a more of a private matter." Alessia said quietly, looking at Adrian for a moment before her eyes went back to Alcander. She meant no offense to Adrian, but she wanted to keep the fact that the Queen of such a large land was here and not in her country.
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Post by Alcander on Mar 3, 2008 10:40:16 GMT -5
As Alcander sat upon his throne and waited for respond from Adrian, an emissary from the crowd of nobles that stood around him stepped forth. Curiously he watched what it all were about, but listened with great interest. However the look of the person seemed different then any other, he could hear it was a woman that spoke but her face was covered by the hood she had on. Although when the words was spoken that the stranger came from Scythia with a message, he more wished to know what it was about. When she was finished speaking, he in return answered." Welcome to Athens, Scythian friend. I will send my people away if important it is."With that spoken, he quickly clapped his hands together. Telling the others to leave him and her alone, when they left the doors were closed.
"Now, tell me. What kind of message does Scythia send that have to be kept so hidden from others?"He asked, wondering what it all could be about. Although he hoped it was not a trick to assassinate him, but strong he was to protect himself. Hopefully this was only something to make the alliance better, or maybe it was about war. He did not know, thought at least the power of Athens had increased since the Persian wars, even still alive the old enemy were.
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Post by Queen Alessia on Mar 3, 2008 22:55:37 GMT -5
Alessia watched as the other people left the room, so they were alone. She stayed silent for a few moments as she listened to him. She smiled and she reached back and gently pulled her hood off, revealing the crown on her head and her face to him. "I am Alessia, Queen of Scythia. Sorry about having to hide my appearance, but it was for my own safety." Alessia said with a smile on her face as she looked up at Alcander. "I was just wanting to visit Athens. I should have sent a messenger before, but I didn't know if you would be here or not." Alessia said as she looked at him with her brown eyes. She had heard that they were in a war with Persia and since he was back and in a good mood, something good must have happened. "How did the war with Persia go?" Alessia asked.
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