A sustained martial surge has enlarged the borders of Carthage (Эльф ушастый) by 3 cities this campaign season. Granaries in the newly won territories were secured intact to feed the wintering garrisons. 'The surgeons say it was a clean victory, with few wounds to sew,' reported a physician attending the wounded. Citizens across Carthage thronged the sacred way, singing hymns of triumph to the gods of war.
An unbroken succession of triumphs has delivered 3 strongholds into the hands of Egypt (ПРОТИВНИК СОСАТБ). Crowds thronged the colonnades to hear heralds proclaim the widening borders of the realm. Sacrificial bulls were led garlanded through the streets of Egypt, and the smoke of thanksgiving rose from every altar. 'In my grandfather's day the border ran elsewhere, and in my grandson's it will run elsewhere again,' reflected a surveyor.
Fortune has favored the arms of Greece (karashc) beyond all expectation, resulting in the acquisition of 3 provinces in a single sweep. Triumphal arches have been decreed to honor the legates who directed the marches. Wine merchants of Greece rolled their finest casks into the squares and gave them away to all comers. Sculptors of the forum are said to be carving all new statues with detachable heads, to save time later.
By pressing forward on every front with unyielding vigor, Rome (MonsterSerg) has increased its holdings by 3 strongholds. Neighboring monarchs watch with mounting anxiety as the balance of power shifts decidedly in one direction. Neutral envoys watched the tidings with guarded expressions, dispatching swift messengers to their respective masters. Wise men agree that the matter will be settled by the next war, as the last one was.
A major expansion of military power has been unveiled by Egypt (ПРОТИВНИК СОСАТБ), bringing 3 fresh units into the line of battle. The impressive muster has bolstered public confidence while giving pause to neighboring rulers. The sculptors of Egypt were commissioned that very evening to carve a triumphal arch. Philosophers in the agora note that glory is eternal, but replacing lost baggage mules and broken oars proves ruinously expensive.
Slaves bearing letters between the great houses whisper that banners were consecrated upon temple altars as Greece (karashc) mobilized 3 new cohorts for the coming campaigns. The sound of marching iron-shod sandals resounds through the paved avenues from sunrise to dusk. Festive bonfires illuminated the acropolis of Greece late into the night as heralds proclaimed the triumph. Whether the subjugated citizens will greet their conquerors with garlands or poisoned wine remains to be seen.
A bountiful season for Carthage (Эльф ушастый), which expands its territorial domain to 6 strongholds (+3). Egypt (ПРОТИВНИК СОСАТБ) reports abundant harvests and rising revenues, securing 3 additional strongholds to reach 6. Silver arrives from the new holdings of Greece (karashc): 3 more centres in the books, 6 centres altogether. Tax rolls of Rome (MonsterSerg) lengthen by 3 towns, bringing the total to 6 holdings.
A traveling sophist claims that maps seen in the camp of Rome show the tributary lands of Carthage already marked for partition. Temple acolytes report that augurs from Greece and Egypt were seen holding secret nocturnal consultations upon the sacred hill.
Swarms of locusts darkened the sky over the southern farms; garrison commanders set their men to beating pots and pans.
LOST: One stubborn baggage mule answering to 'Tiberius.' Last seen ambling south toward the Appian Way. Fair reward of two silver drachmas.
| Power | Centres | ± |
|---|---|---|
| Rome (MonsterSerg) | 6 | +3 |
| Greece (karashc) | 6 | +3 |
| Egypt (ПРОТИВНИК СОСАТБ) | 6 | +3 |
| Carthage (Эльф ушастый) | 6 | +3 |
| Persia (unagimaki) | 3 | 0 |