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Post by Octavia on Feb 14, 2008 19:11:56 GMT -5
A messenger from Celtiberia rode into the city of Rome, heading towards the main palace, where Lucius would be. The man was on a mission to get to him to deliver the word of help. He jumped of his horse and handed it to someone as he ran the rest of the way into the building, breathing heavily. His boat had just arrived, but he would make sure to deliver his message. He ran up the steps, and into the palace.
"Lord Lucius!" The messenger said as he entered, bowing to him. "My lady, Queen Octavia, sends word to you. Her army will need more men to push back the Carthaginians." The messenger said as he handed him a scroll. On it, it had the position of the enemy and her and Terion's positions. "She asks for you to come in behind them, where you will meet up with the rest of her army that is also coming from the sea." The messenger said as he looked at Lucius, hoping he would help.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 14, 2008 20:00:11 GMT -5
Lucius was in an important meeting as the messenger from Celtiberia arrived, he knew about the ships who lingered in the harbor of Rome. As some time ago they had come to help, but no battle was fought when peace were made. With a great force from distant land in the Roman Empire, there was no one who wished to fight them. Illyria had given up with the Italics, and therefor Rome had grown stronger then ever. The allies were allowed to stay as long they wished, but if war troubled them then of course help they would get. Over 3 million in population the Romans had grown, 2 million of them were legionnaires. As soon the emissary came to him and spoke, he curiously listened as he told the others to wait. The news he got were bad, Carthage had now pushed on against Celtibaria who needed help. With a gentle look, Lucius took the scroll that was given but and watched with interest.
"This doesn't look good, however Rome will help. How many does your queen require?"Lucius spoke, but watched the man who before him stood. Still with giving aid to lands in need, he would be careful to keep his own in security. The new alliance between lands of Italy was not safe yet, as still much trust were still to gain. Much had happened since the some wars ended, even many more was to be fought.
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Post by Octavia on Feb 14, 2008 21:42:59 GMT -5
The messenger was delighted that the Romans were going to help. "As many as you can. It is up to you, but she was thinking maybe 400,00 or 500,000 or as many as you can. She was not expecting to go against the whole army, but it seems things have changed. Our fleet is going to leave soon, will your fleet be joining us as well?" The messenger asked as he looked at Lucius. If all went to plan, his people would get their land back and then they could be united once more. But it seemed that the fight for freedom from the Carthaginians was going to be more deadlier than anyone thought.
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Post by Lucius Valerius Silvio on Feb 15, 2008 12:57:40 GMT -5
"Very well, we may send 400 000 legionaries along 400 ships together with your army from Rome. Hopefully that would be enough, and possible to kill the threat who troubles your country." Lucius answered the messenger, honoring the alliance with giving them the help they needed. He knew he could trust the Celtibarians, cause their queen seemed safe and secure in the way she acted. Her style in ruling interested him, and it would be good to help making the Carthage enemy crumble of fear.
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