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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 7, 2008 21:18:14 GMT -5
Lucius smiled as she liked the idea he gave, it truly were brilliant but still there were risks about the enemy being smarter. The soldier he spoke with, sonly left to give the orders as his focus still stayed on her. When she looked into his eyes with curiosity when she finish spoke, he returned it by watching her kindly and with speaking in answer."The army who my spies told about, were an army of 100 000 ships but not carrying more then probably 200 000 troops. However still I fear Carthage holds more back to their own, then they are willing to send. If we shall succeed, we have to be careful and smarter. I just gave orders now to take care of the Illyrians homeland, sending a legion of 50 000 romans will probably make them turn home as well aid might come to us from Athens."
Hopefully what Lucius planned would work, he did not want to risk any more losses in his army as important it were if any more were to invade. Soon as the southern borders were taken, along the Illyrian country, then nothing would be able to stop Romes growing power. In thanks the Celtibarians who Octavia controlled would be given riches beyond her dreams, cause kind they were to those who helped. Still as they spoke of war, he tried to be gentle and careful in his way of speaking. Offending a queen like her could change it all, however the connection they seemed to get by discussing lands and war made them closer as friends and allies.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 7, 2008 22:52:09 GMT -5
"100,000's ships? That will be a lot to burn, but it may be done." Octavia said as she listened to the rest of what he had to say. "Perhaps they have held back some of their troops, but after our glorious victory, the king will know not to challenge us again." Octavia said, a smile on her face. She was confident that both of their forces combined and their plans would work. She hoped that the enemy was not as smart as them, but judging from what she heard of the Carthaginians, they were not very smart.
"And what of my Celtic brethren in the north?" Octavia asked, her eyes going to his. She was going to at least try and stop the conflict between the two sides, since she didn't want to choose. She was worried, since she knew that already armies were forming to go to the Alps, and she was sure Lucius knew as well. She wanted the Celtic people to stay out of the fighting in the south, but she knew that they wouldn't be able to for long.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 8, 2008 15:21:58 GMT -5
Lucius listened but nodded to what she said, when she asked about what to do with those from north he simply answered."I do not care much about those in north at the moment, thought if they were to attack we would of course need a backup plan. However greater in numbers they are and if they attacked, it would be a great threat to Rome but possible your country also. Although the counts of troops are not always everything when it comes to a battle, but also how you use the army. I suggest we should be on guard just in case, or do you have any other suggestions that might help?" He spoke and asked, wondering what she had in mind.
It worried him that if the northern tribes were to attack under the wars in south, it would ruin the civilizations that traditions were built upon. Never would he let Rome fall into enemy hands, even he were just a proconsul and a general, he still had great power of his people. The gods he and Rome so much served, predicted that one day a kingdom would raise and rule the world. Thought it could be any land, not just Rome but also another country who would match the strength greater then others.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 8, 2008 20:24:35 GMT -5
Octavia listened to him, her guards eyes going to her for a moment. "Lucius, there is something you must know. If you or Rome do invade my brethern's land, I will have to stand by our people." Octavia said, her eyes going to his. She meant no disrespect, but she wanted him to know. No alliance could stop her from helping her brethern. They had all taken oaths, and she was not going to break them.
"I hope you are not upset, but we all must defend something that is precious in our lives. My brothers are that precious thing in my life." Octavia said as her guards looked at Lucius, seeing how he would react. She didn't want this to sound bad or anything, but she wanted him to know that if he did step foot into Northern lands, then they would have to rethink their alliance. "I want you to promise you will not step foot in Celtic land, let them come here if they are going to attack, but don't set foot in their land." Octavia said, her eyes going to his. She didn't want their alliance to go bad, in fact she wanted it strong, but this was something she had to get off her chest.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 8, 2008 22:20:12 GMT -5
As Lucius listened to what she answered, he got a bit shocked that she would not help Rome if they attacked north. However going against the Celts were not included their plans, they new how many they were and time was not right for them to attack. Many wars were happening in the south, those had to be handled if the empire of Rome should get rich in power. Even she said she would stay trustful to the brethren she was in, it did not matter much for him. The only worries he had, were if the Celts decided to invade Roman land. Silent he got shortly after the words she spoke, but not unexpected was it that she would help her brother of secret oath. With an unpleased smile he turned to look in another direction, thought sonly he looked back at her and answered."As I told, Rome has no intentions of going north. And I understand if you have to help your Celtic friends against any who does invade, but what would you do if Celts came to my land? Would you simply join them and destroy everything we have tried to build, or would you stay natural doing nothing. I can not promise anything if Rome would like to expand north one day, cause thats not my decision, but the senate."Lucius answered with a serious tone in his voice, he did not want their alliance to break cause greatly he needed their help. Although it made him worried if she one day would join the enemy, he hoped that day never would happen as great he respect her.
"Still, as our alliance is held, trade and help will be shared between our lands. If you now are to attack Carthage at your own territory, then we soon will fight them together when my army is ready for invasion. Thought I have to secure the Roman Empire, if your tribes of Celts are heading toward Rome. A plan have to be made, although I wont enter any Celtic land without permission."Lucius continued, wondering what she thought about everything he had spoken. Curiously he watched her, cause unknown he were to what she believed.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 10, 2008 19:18:33 GMT -5
Octavia listened to what he said as she looked at her guards for a moment. She didn't know how to answer that. "I would do what I see is best at the time." Octavia said, her eyes going back to his. She didn't want Lucius to be upset with her answer, but she couldn't think of any better one at the moment. She leaned back in the chair as she looked forward for a few moments. She knew that eventually, Rome would possibly move into Celtic territory or her own tribesman would attack.
Octavia listened again as he spoke to her. "It is good to hear that you won't enter our territory without permission, but what are the chances of the senate deciding to?" Octavia asked as she turned her head to look at him. She wanted to know if the senate had any idea at all to invade her bretheren's lands. She knew that she would have to defend her people if it did come to that, but still, she hoped that war would not come.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 11, 2008 16:31:37 GMT -5
Lucius who curious watched the woman he got to know, was slightly disturbed when she spoke that her land would do what was best in moment of need. However he hoped the alliance they now had agreed would hold, he at least had none intentions in invading her or any of the other Celtic lands as long he lived. Thought when she spoke finish, he with a kind look returned and answered."I would not worry much about the senate anymore, more things is on the move then you may see. Although I can promise you, Rome wont attack your land or any other Celtic land to the north. The people who in my country live are tired of war, we wish an end to it even we for a long time has wished to be a grow greater."He spoke, trying to insure her that nothing were going to happen.
If they would stand united in the time to come, it would give them both great advantages for the countries they owned. With good trade between them by ships who traveled at sea and help when needed, nothing would be able to stop them. The Carthage who in great force seemed to push against both of their lands was soon to be stopped, as greatly they would be outnumbered. With interest Lucius watched Octavia, even a bit disappointed he were about her standing together along the rest of the Celts more then Rome. He only hoped that they would never need to fight each other, as that could cause trouble to them all.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 11, 2008 20:35:20 GMT -5
Octavia watched him as he spoke to her. "That is good to hear. Hopefully my people will not attack your land." Octavia said as she looked around for a few moments. She really did hope that the other Celtic countries would not attack, but she couldn't be sure. She knew that they already had an army gathering to attack Rome, or at least stay in the Alps, but she didn't know anything beyond that.
Octavia glanced at her guards for a few moments before she looked at him before her eyes went back to Lucius. One of her other guards entered the room and walked up to Octavia, whispering something in their own language in her ear. The guard bowed and left as Octavia looked at Lucius. "It would seem that my duty calls. I would like to stay, but my place is with my people." Octavia said as she stood up, her eyes going to Lucius. She hoped he didn't mind her leaving, but she had to go back to her people.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 12, 2008 19:45:32 GMT -5
Lucius nodded in respond to the words Octavia spoke, but when she alone spoke with her guard it seemed something bad was to happen. He was right, soon after she mentioned she had to leave. Something he believed was a pity, thought hoped they would meet again later sometime. As she stood up, so did he."You leaving already, well if so then I hope we soon will speak again and may the gods be with you. May I ask, is there something wrong as you have to leave so soon?"He spoke and asked curiously, wondering what was the reason to this sudden decision. Lucius hoped that he had not bored her with his talk, even important it was for them both and their countries.
Gentle he looked at her, when he took her hands in his. He wished her a good journey home, hopefully she would return safe and in good health. She was a close friend to him now, even a small conversation they had shared. Outside the cheering of victory still could be heard in the streets of Rome, a great victory they had won and more was to come. Before she left he spoke."If you ever feel lonely again or need help, then I am and Rome always is here if you need us. Its sad to see such a beautiful woman like you go away, but I hope some day we meet again."With that said he smiled, wondering what she thought after the words he spoke.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 12, 2008 22:44:37 GMT -5
Octavia looked at Lucius as he spoke to her. Her eyes went to both of her guards for a few moments, as though they were having a silent argument of whether she should say or not. Finally, Octavia turned her head back to Lucius. "It would seem that there is a spy amongst my guards, one who is easily tempted with money, even if it means betraying his own country." Octavia said as she looked back at her guards. "And it would seem that one of my warlords is getting out of hand, which I will have to go settle." Octavia said, her eyes going back to Lucius.
Octavia smiled as he took her hands in his. "Don't worry, I will be fine. If I were you, I would watch yourself. Power corrupts even the most humble of leaders. Don't become corrupt and tempted by power, for it is an evil path. We will meet again, someday. Hopefully that won't be the day that our alliance will end, which I hope will never come." Octavia said with a bow of her head as she was escorted by her guards out of the building and back into the streets, where her guards surrounded her, protecting her.
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