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The map c.996AE (c.184BC) That light-blue blob in the "Germany" area represents the region still most affected by the ongoing Celtic wars - no clan has an upper hand at the moment. Remember: Both Gidona and Babylonia are part of the greater Cyrenian Empire.

Not all stories have a happy ending. :( :)

The years under Gid’on II, Melek Kol’malkuwim (981AE – 996AE): Gid’on II was not as willing to play the part of subject as his father had been. In fact, Gid’on notes in some of his letters to various Azarim that he resented his father for taking the kingdom back to the days of Philistia. His...

The years under Simeon (ii), Melek Kol’malkuwim (966AE – 981AE): The reign of Simeon ben Mal’ahi, a man who thought of himself as another Gid’on but was more often referred to in history as the Puppet Simeon, the Traitor Simeon, who sold the independence of Gidona for revenge and a chance to...

Many thanks. Babylonia is keeping a “You leave me alone, I’ll leave you alone” stance with Cyrenia at the moment. Babylon has more immediate problems with Medea, the Parthians, and the Bactrians – I’ll touch on that in the next segment.

Uh…well, eventually – a certain measure of independence. :) Thanks and yes, Cyrene isn’t finished with war just yet – and as they say, while the cat’s away…

The map c.966AE (214BC) Though not indicated on the map Gidona has become a vassal of Cyrenia (or at the very least subject to Cyrenian influence and control).

The years under Josef II, Melek Kol’malkuwim (958AE – 966AE): It came in the time of Mekoma Josef II the final war between Gidona and Cyrenia. Betrayal and revenge would play the harbingers to this momentous confrontation. All was peaceful in Gidona; though beloved, Avimeleh’s reign was...

I’d say Gidona is approaching an organizational level comparable to that of Rome but I wouldn’t say they are there just yet. Both politically and militarily their system is a lot simpler than Rome – not that simple is bad. They only developed the concept of a professional army (paid...

The years under Yehu (ii), Melek Kol’malkuwim (928AE – 930AE): The years under Avimeleh (ii), Melek Kol’malkuwim (930AE – 958AE): There is little to be said about the rule of Yehu (ii). He was the patron of several festivals in his first year but in 930 began what has been described as...

Many thanks. Not a very exciting entry but I thought the closer look at some the of the social aspects made up for it. Ah, the Macedonians aren't finished yet - give them an inch... I did notice at least one small oops - "...However, there are several small grains of truth and worthwhile...

Map c.928AE (250BC)

The years under Lot, Melek Kol’malkuwim (912, 918AE – 928AE): In 918AE Lot assumed the title of Melek Kol’malkuwim. There had been no word from or about Josef for nearly two years and it was presumed his great attempt at immortality had failed. Archon Kamarieris, who refused to see any...

You know, even though Josef’s situation reminded me of the crusader states I actually know very little about the specifics of the crusader period so your information helps a lot. And yes, although Josef’s army is in analogous situation to Xenophon’s March they are, as you say, a long way from...

I agree. However, having had Josef attach the Homeland, which I felt made sense, I must say that I’m not entirely sure of what to do with the wayward army now. I hadn’t thought about Xenophon’s March but the crusader states did come to mind – some of those lasted for…about a hundred years, if...

The years under Yosef, Melek Kol’malkuwim (910AE – 917AE): The war with Cyrenia had thus far been devastating for Gidona. The invasion force of 904-907 had laid waste to many a farm. The treasury had significantly been dwindled – forcing many a soldier to go unpaid. The fleet of ships that...

Yes, Cyrenia and Gidona are still at war when Dathan dies (leaving Yosef with quite a mess).

oops, wrong map. This is the labeled one.

Map c.910AE (c.267BC) Let me know if there was anything else that needed to be pointed out.

The years under Dathan, Melek Kol’malkuwim (884AE – 910AE): (Melek Kol’malkuwim: King of All Kingdoms; Mekoma: shortened version of Melek Kol’malkuwim) Dathan was the grandson to King Ami – the son of Ami’s daughter Elisheva and her husband Shelomo. Dathan was named king in the last...