Post by Alcaeus Destono on Feb 4, 2008 20:34:23 GMT -5
As war was prepared in the capital of Carthage, 100 000 ships had gathered in the harbor they owned. It was an armada ready to attack any land ordered to invade, but nothing was decided as silent they stood waiting. From every corner of their empire troops had come to gather, 370 000 infantry from Spain, 30 000 stoneslingers from the Balearic islands , 300 000 Numidian cavalry from southern Africa and 30 000 Elephants from Carthage itself. It was an army with one simple purpose, to give fear to enemies and to bring land to the Carthaginian people. Inside the palace, the king himself prepared to leave with them. As the strategy of war were planned, and the army ready. He together with them, would march for victory and glory. In his shinning silver armor he got dressed on by servants, as well he took on his white cloak as symbol it was for his land. They would fight with honor, as great the armies Carthage controlled were.
When he was finished dressed, and the army marching onto the ships. It was time for them to leave, everything was ready. Food and other supplies were picked out for long journey they had to travel, hopefully all would go well as much was to be achieved. As Alcaeus rode out on his white horse, he came on board and with a nod he ordered the bells to call. In the high towers of Carthage the sound of clinging bells could be heard, it was a sign the men leaving for war.
When he was finished dressed, and the army marching onto the ships. It was time for them to leave, everything was ready. Food and other supplies were picked out for long journey they had to travel, hopefully all would go well as much was to be achieved. As Alcaeus rode out on his white horse, he came on board and with a nod he ordered the bells to call. In the high towers of Carthage the sound of clinging bells could be heard, it was a sign the men leaving for war.
