RR's Report

Athens Through the Ages, part 3

Athens7, Greece, 769BC

The rumours alluded to in the report I filed 2 years back proved, alas, to be true. The excessive pride of Sparta turned them against the benevolence of Athens, and led them to oppose us in arms. However, their words proved to be more vicious than their armies, since Sparta and Corinth both fell to us within a year of hostilities having broken out. This persuaded Eretria to remain under our tutelage, and not to join the forces of Sparta and Corinth. A Council of the city's elders also decided to take control of Olympia by force of arms as well, in order to safeguard the city's supply of olive oil.

To give thanks for these military triumphs, Mayor Rodentos decreed the construction of Apollo's Sanctuary, saying that "it would only be right to give thanks to the gods who have helped us in our constant struggles.". After his Sanctuary was ready, Apollo returned this faith by killing the dragon set upon the city by Ares, in revenge for Sparta's defeat.

Athens8, Greece, 762BC

All of the Hellenic world is now either under the protection of, or allied to, glorious Athens! In the past 7 years, We have conquered Elis, Taras, Themiscyra (in retaliation for a vicious and unprovoked attack) and Mount Pelion. A rebellion at Olympia was also crushed by force of our arms.

Hostile gods have been troubling the city as well; thankfully, Apollo has been able to kill all the monsters they sent to terrorise us. Only Ares's Sparti caused any real damage, destroying the palace (the Council had luckily snuck out of a back entrance) before they were driven away by the gods.

To complete the city's glory, Mayor Rodentos has had a sanctuary to Athena constructed. It now towers over the city, emphasising our impregnable and glorious position within the Greek world!