The Rostra Proclamation & Sovereign Register

The Trumpets Sound Victory: Alexandria Snatched from Egypt (goldplasma) by Rome (Mitch Cackers)

A piercing blow has severed Egypt (goldplasma) from its ancient home province of Alexandria, as the seasoned veterans of Rome (Mitch Cackers) established camp upon the forum. Surprised sentries were cut down at the palisades before the alarm trumpet could sound. 'The treasury will be heavy this winter,' predicted a tax farmer, rubbing his hands. The vestals of Rome kept the sacred fire bright through the night, and the magistrates declared a day of rest.

A Day for the Triumphal Arches: Persia (MapMaker) Reclaims Contested Walls of Miletus

The revolving gate of Miletus turns yet again: Persia (MapMaker) has driven Greece (Spacewielder) from the stronghold, notching 2 changes of banner. Exhausted burghers swept sling-stones from the temple steps and prepared for a new garrison. The assault was launched from Cilician Strait, where baggage trains had been gathering all spring. Barbarian chieftains beyond the frontier were seen counting their spears and watching the roads. Whether the subjugated citizens will greet their conquerors with garlands or poisoned wine remains to be seen.

Defensive Perimeter Shattered: Rome (Mitch Cackers) Drives Egypt (goldplasma) from Libyan Sea

Unable to withstand the hail of javelins and arrows, the warriors of Egypt (goldplasma) were driven from Libyan Sea before the enveloping lines of Rome (Mitch Cackers). The withdrawal was carried out with severe losses to cohesion. Heralds arriving before the senate announce that the field belongs entirely to the pursuers. It is generally agreed that the only undeniable victors of the campaign are the vultures wheeling above the battlefield.

Ramparts Abandoned: Persia (MapMaker) Ejected from Isauria by Greece (Spacewielder)

Legions of Greece (Spacewielder) pressed their advantage in Isauria, forcing the defenders of Persia (MapMaker) from their palisades after hours of bitter hand-to-hand combat. Outflanked on both wings, the surviving units had no choice but to break formation. 'The sacred chickens fed greedily before battle; the triumph of Greece was ordained by the gods,' noted a temple augur. The treasurers of Persia began burying their silver in cellars, trusting nobody with the keys.

Fierce Sally: Egypt (goldplasma) Forces Rome (Mitch Cackers) Out of Libyan Sea

The defensive line held by Rome (Mitch Cackers) in Libyan Sea crumbled under a sustained bombardment of javelins and heavy stones hurled by Egypt (goldplasma). Abandoning their baggage in the camp trenches, the defenders beat a disorganized retreat. Smoke from the campfires at Egyptian Sea had been noticed, though few understood its meaning. Survivors limped away toward Alexandria, carrying their wounded on shields. Stone carvers in the capital are already growing weary of chiseling new names upon conquered boundary stones. In the senate of Rome, bitter accusations were hurled at the generals as the grim news spread.

The Gates Open: Carthage (Jaxson301) Incorporates Neutral Leptis

Columns of Carthage (Jaxson301) marched into Leptis at dawn, meeting elders at the frontier with olive branches rather than spears. The municipal council quickly ratified the new order, swearing fealty before the altar of the forum. In the public squares of Carthage, captured spoils were displayed before throngs of ecstatic citizens. 'Such a day is worth a hundred speeches in the senate,' declared a retired consul.

An Inherited Hatred: Carthage (Jaxson301) and Egypt (goldplasma) Lock Shields Once More

Bronze shields and broken spears litter the boundary passes where Carthage (Jaxson301) and Egypt (goldplasma) renew their irreconcilable quarrel each campaigning season. That makes 3 years of fighting between them. In foreign ports, merchants and grain dealers adjusted prices with dispassionate speed upon hearing the news. Wise men agree that the matter will be settled by the next war, as the last one was.

Pacts of Brotherhood: Greece (Spacewielder) and Rome (Mitch Cackers) in Accord

Wax tablets carried by the imperial post confirm that seamless cooperation between Greece (Spacewielder) and Rome (Mitch Cackers) was demonstrated through 1 joint maneuver on land and sea. Observers note that such fraternal solidarity poses a formidable obstacle to rival ambitions. 'Armies march, but the olive harvest comes round regardless,' said an old farmer, not looking up from his pruning. Philosophers in the agora note that glory is eternal, but replacing lost baggage mules and broken oars proves ruinously expensive.

Carthage (Jaxson301) reports abundant harvests and rising revenues, securing 1 additional stronghold to reach 7. Fortunes wane for Egypt (goldplasma), whose realm shrinks by 1 city, leaving them at 4. The census of Greece (Spacewielder) shortens (-1), leaving 6 towns on the rolls. Silver arrives from the new holdings of Persia (MapMaker): 1 more centre in the books, 9 centres altogether. A bountiful season for Rome (Mitch Cackers), which expands its territorial domain to 8 strongholds (+1).

Fishwives claim that the daughter of a general of Persia was seen weeping at the temple of Greece, and no one will say why.

Clear skies and fair breezes bless the sea-lanes, enabling swift passage for grain transports across the Mediterranean.

FRESH FIGS and dried dates from the Syrian caravan. On sale at the south market stall until they are gone.