RR's Report

The Peloponnesian War, part 2

Taras, Greece, 474BC

Yuck. After spending 10 years here, I wish I'd sent my apprentice here instead of insisting that I cover this story myself. As soon as I arrived, I checked my sources in Sardis and Delos, and was dismayed to see that, despite our sacrifices made in bringing them under our control, they were once again opposing us. Excuse me if I make this report brief so I can get out of this horrid place.

I saw fleece and wine being sold, and my Trade Ministry sources tell me we provited military aid to others, as well as supplying money and wine on demand. Poor Hercules failed to help Corinth take Athens, and soon after, a tidal wave swamped the 2 central islands, killing the 100 or so sheep who were on there.

On his return from grabbing the mares, Hercules reported that he'd found tihe city of Odessos. We promptly attacked w/ Herc, 1 horeseman company (the weapons were gifted from Sparta) and aid from Sparta itself, and lost. Odessos attacked, but we were able to bribe their troops to stay away. 2 attacks later, we were finally able to reduce the citizens of Odessos to eternal helotry.

Finally. End of report. Time to go home (long overdue, if you ask me).

Sparta5, Greece, 471BC

Once again, the power of Spartan arms has proved too much for Greece, with Delos, Athens, Marathon and Eretria falling to us in quick succession. Only sending our military to aid Taras, who were being attacked by Acusilaus of Amphipolis, slowed our conquest of Greece. As soon as we could, we sent our troops against Amphipolis (aided by Taras, of course). Let this be a warning to any insolent barbarians who seek to take us on in the future!